As hard as the bang shift is, it's hard to believe that it can't damage the tranny. When I got my chip, it helped out a lot. Also a lotta people have had good result by replacing the TSS with the newest one. Though others have had problems with it.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15