Not at all Dennis, my 2nd one was 289 narrow hip Mk.2, with a C-4 Auto. I enjoyed the rear pipes just as much, as side pipes
Leaving a car show, with just the right amount of throttle, first to second it would give the rear tires a nice little chirp, as if to say, I may be a small block with an auto, but I'm still a Cobra
Cheers Tom.