[73duster]

I have an L99 bone stock camaro. I'm going to do a full exhaust upgrade, including long tubes, high flow cats and JBA cat back. I also want a mild cam, thinking of going with the MAST stage 1 cam. Also getting a CAI. Now, my question is, which should i go with?
A Torque converter? or a Gear change?
I'm leaning towards a converter because it would be cheaper and less risky than having gears installed. From what i understand, both provide more or less the same function. Am i mistaken? Is there something i'm overlooking? I really think the car is lacking in bottom end torque in my opinion. These cars are rediculously heavy, and i'm more concerned with neck snapping acceleration than top end speed. I'd like to have both, but i know there will be a loss somewhere. If there is no huge difference, then obviously i will go with the cheaper option of converter. Any help appreciated. Thanks.