what're we talking about? 700 hp/tq? no worries with a t-5. why a stick with so much power? IMO, you'd be better off with an auto. in any race between two comparably equipped cars but one has a manual and the other has an auto, my money would be on the auto. much more consistent ETs with an auto, as well.
unless you want to step up to
this or
this. then you're playing with the big boys.