if u offroad an auto is the way to go it helps alot on steep angels true not the most durable setup but the easiest to wheel.
any to question need more info
year of ur vehicle
year of donor
16 or 8 valvue
if u go from auto to standard u will have to change ur ring and pinion also, to get ur power back. most auto have 4:?? something most stanerds have 5:12 r&p's.