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With a manual you get a granny gear and better control on steep downhills using engine compression. You also get immediate throttle response (direct drive versus torque converter) and simple maintenance.
With an auto, you don't need to clutch in the middle of steep climbs, but you can't control your descent as well without brakes. (Not a big deal to some people.)
Autos take more effort to install (oil cooler, shifter, longer speedo cable, very short rear driveline, possible front driveline clearance issues), they cost more to buy and to rebuild (unless you do it yourself but how many people rebuild auto trannys at home?), and they are less dependable (IMHO).
Hey Niner, could you please elaborate on your heat problems, I was going to put a TH400 in mine.