Had the original trans in mine with the addition of a trans cooler.
Drove it like hell everyday.....manually shifted when racing.
Had 140k when I sold it with NO problems.
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ