passion performance 5 speed

IMO, this is a good deal. Here's a comparison to give you an idea...

Brewer's 18 spline rebuilt trans is $1,995.00; Shifter and linkage (no shifter handle) $449.95; total: $2444.95

Passon 5-speed with shifter and linkage (accepts your current shifter handle) $4295.00

Price difference is $1850.05

If you take into consideration that now you won't need to maintain and swap between two sets of gears for your 8 3/4, that difference in price is even less. It's $500-$750 for additional gear set (if your lucky) plus you can sell you current 4-speed ($250 - $1000, depending on condition). Now the cost of the additional gear and a "new" trans is only ~$100 to $1100!

And the best part...AMERICAN MADE BABY!