hmmm advantages. huh?
all i can say is that my truck kicks ass with it off. never drops below 3500 when normal drivin, and soesnt fall much at WOT. also you dont get that hesitation after shifts.

I wouldnt take it completely out unless you have installed a transgo shift kit and some servos. if you have done all that then let her rip. the trans go fixes a couple of issues that gm did not pay attention to.