It really does help, thats why I posted it. The last three times I havnt run less then a 13.0 and that was when I did the 7k launch and couldnt get into 2nd or 4th gear. Every run since I started shifting this way has been in the 12's. I have not noticed any bad effects to the tranny yet but I'm sure its not great for it. I've dropped the tranny before and will do it again if I need to, its not that hard and I can probably get better syncros when and if I need to. Seriously try it, youll be in the 12's for sure. Later, John