I have a 230, original fluid drive tranny and a 3.27 rear. I am considering going T5 in the future. Not for the lower first or higher 5th but for the variety in between. My low and high are fine. I just feel I could use another between 2nd and 3rd at times. A four speed would be great I think. Having said that, I too am fond of the column shift and that has kept me from making the swap. A friend put a 318 and auto in his 50 Plymouth last winter. When I asked how he likes it now he replied." I love the 318 but I really miss the old car feel of the column mount three speed." The floor shifted 5 speed may give more of that original feeling than the auto though. Like Don said, only you can know what you want.