These tiny ass motors of ours really need autos when you put the snails on. I have seen more 6 speed turbo cars (mostly singles though) get their asses walked by screw blower cars on the street. I guess if you brake boost it probably helps, but most seem to not know how to do that.
Now, put an auto in the car, and I would love to have some 61s! Auto+turbo=match made in heaven.