Thanks Private Ryan...

What I am saying is that if you leave the older autos stock they will last..

As I said earlier the newer 6spd autos will last with the additional hp of say 150hp. The old one like you have and older will not..

So the newer trans are stronger... That is when they got better as per the question of the original poster.. I did not see him ask anyone how to maintain one...

As far as pre 2000.. I like the 47rh better than the re...