Having wheeled with t18 & np435, I agree with boat rowing. Slamming between reverse and 1st can be cumbersome.
Having shorter throw and OD would be ideal, nv4500, zf 5 etc
sort of off topic
what makes the ls platform able to make so much more usable hp per cubic inch? heads and chamber design?
the variable cams on the coyote fords enable them to make awesome low end and top end, but at the cost of being complicated, expensive etc,
does the ls use a simple roller...
i run them at random throughout the life of a vehicle, maybe 2-3 tests, just to see how things are wearing, if antifreeze or excessive metals, fuel etc are present etc. never had an issue. No need for more than that in my opinion