yeah the t5's can last. I broke mine running et streets when the car was only making mid 400's. If I were to redo, I would go with a gforce t5. Much lighter and the gear ratios were much more appropriate for the motor I was running. But the viper spec is ohh soo smooth and I don't run a aftermarket shifter. So I did it backassward and designed the motor around the tranny. Lol