which is better and why forward or reverse pattern mvb

crash520 said

Ok, all you trans guru's apart from the obvious difference between a forward and reverse pat manual valve body, what’s the difference, I thought I read somewhere that the reverse pattern was better due to pressures or something, is there a significant difference? why do people use the reverse pattern mostly?

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For drag racing, manual shift gives you more control over shift points; reverse pattern has you pulling the shifter away from neutral as you shift which is a safety feature. Manual shift removes the kickdown lever so that pressure in the valve body is constant. I don't see where anyone would want this if the car is driven on the street.