Well on the trans. thing. IMO the modern problem is TOO much traction. The street "cheater" slicks we drive TO the track are better than DRAG ONLY tires back in the day. Somethings gotta give

As far as good feedback: I too have felt like its hard to get help on SOME subjects.
NEVER ask about a 6bbl,NEVER ask about a camshaft etc.
I have found P.M. some of the guys who run stuff you want to gather opnions from and you will get better service.
Way too many experts who have clean fingernails IMO.