5 speed Questions

[Conn SVX]

I guess this is for owners or people with knowledge of the 5 speed conversion.
1) When the SVX is converted to a 5 speed does the AWD work as well as when it was an automatic. I know my 91 5 speed Turbo Sport Touring Sedan had a different set up than the auto. Use of a thing called a Viscose Coupler ( ?SP)
2) When it is converted does the Cruise still work ? Or do we loose it?