[olddog]

A friend just bought a 2001 ZO6 Vette. It has the 6 speed manual tranny and 385 hp small block (at least that is what he told me). He took me a ride and stepped into it pretty hard, when he missed 3rd gear. He said he was having a hell of a time getting used to that extra slot for 5th/6th in the shifter, when shifting fast. When going for 3rd gear he hit half way between 3rd and 5th.

I had a 1980 dodge challenger with a 5 speed, and don't recall any problems myself. However with a 4 popper I didn't consider it a performance car, and I didn't drive it hard.

Anyone have issues with 5 & 6 speed trannys?

I kind of like the over drive idea, but not at the expense of shifting problem.