Gotta like the gearing in that manual tranny, too. Even with the 3.31 gears, it should row pretty well. 1.00 5th gear will mean people will have to get used to dynoing in something other than 4th gear.
With a set of 3.73's in it and some sticky tires, the car should come out of the hole strong.
3,875lb curb weight with the manual? Ouch. That's almost what my GT500 weighs.