Sure you can! Just like stickers add 3-4hp each.
i disagree with the computer shifting better than me
Ok so i don't mean race wise, but ya know...
When going up hill in my 2g sometimes it would lag in 3rd... so i'd drop down into 2nd untill i got to a decent speed, then shift back into drive...
My 2nd gear was my best friend... Now when i had it matted on the interstate straight line it flat out MOVED in 2nd (went up to 80's before reaching 3rd). But i'd still drop it into 2nd while racing and shift into drive when it felt/sounded/and read right...
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