Amen to that. My 5.7 build has given me a whole new set of issues to deal with the past few weeks, but when it is running right it always puts a smile on my face to drive. The low end rear will make that first gear more similar to a setup like mine, though the rpm drop will still be a little steep. You just need a wider powerband so it doesn't matter :P.
Humorously enough my 833 shifted flawlessly at the track last weekend and in general has just felt real smooth lately. It's almost as if it knows I'm thinking about replacing it and is trying to make its final plea...