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The reasons I suggested the 3 speed trans are they are cheap, they are O.E.M. and thus every little thing for a direct bolt-in is available, and last but not least the I6 has a very, very broad and flat torque curve and thus 3 speeds should be more than adequate- unless you tow, or have mountains to traverse. Combine the top gear of the 3-sp with a very tall rear axle ratio and there's your O.D.. A 4 speed would probably be nicer if you do have the varying loads and grades. If my experience with my 5-speed is any indication, you will end up skip-shifting all the time anyway (1-3-5 or 1-2-4-5 or some such). I believe I would get just as much utility out of my car if it had a 3 or 4 speed m/t in it. A 5-speed could be nice too I suppose but I wouldn't spend a premium for acquistion and install on it for this application.
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