Some will take offense but hopefully appreciate my .02 cents.
I know for a fact, the people do know the difference between a manual and an automatic.
In staging lanes see v-gate and look twice.
on track complete different attitude of car motion.
There is know way a 2 speed slush box is representitive of a nostalgic pro stocker.
A lenco is even pushing the limit but is more acceptable than a converter.
Dont insult the people that lived and achieved all they did with a compromise because of convenience.
To earn respect of them, keep it correct in spite of difficulties, just as it was done back then.
Sure there are costs, what doesnt.
What is factual?