I'm new, gonna start learning how to tune. trying to do it right.

gonna be starting a project.
LFX engine package in to a 99 miata
V8roadsters LFX kit bolt in.

Just sorting out whether or not i want a automatic or manual.
gonna be tuning it so it doesn't kill me and is extra drivable. (dumb the HP down somehow and make the automatic shift when i want it to regardless of MPH via tap shift assembly on steering column)

looking to tune in the automatic to be as manual as it can be OR the ol' manual trans option with massaged engine ( different HP levels per MPH if possible)

Def technical programming but it looks like the hp tuner can do it i think. BUT thats what I'm here for. learn from the beginning. decide auto or manual then figure out how to tune.