[Sean Marconette]

Phil,
I just spoke to Bob Blackwell our D5 tech director, and you will need to submit this for a rule change. Bob did not have to think very long before he answered, so it is a no. It's not a big deal to get the ball rolling to at least get this reviewed. I pointed out the clarification on the auto trans so that is your ringer. Why can an auto car that came with a 2 speed run a 3 speed, but a stick car that came with a 3 speed not be able to use a readily available 4 speed? The sooner you get something submitted the better off you will be.

The first G-Force I bought was from Jim Voth, it was a 5 speed as I am allowed to run one, but Jim could not, so he had removed the gear for 5th to be legal. It was another neutral, I do not remember if he did anything with the shifter as that was not part of the purchase. So you will be stuck with something like that, but worse and some not very ideal gear ratio combinations with a 3 speed.

I hope I did not muddy the water for you.

Sean