Planning a big block 493 - 513 440-based pump gas stroker build for an A body street/strip car. Got a couple of 8" converters that I already own and am contemplating trying out. Wondering if these might be 'too much converter' for the application - how to tell? It would need to live on the street, and am planning on running an aux trans cooler for sure. Also hoping to run a small rear gear like a 3.55 with a 325 15 50 tire, not sure if this combo will work well.
Also, any harm in running a shift kit, stock valve body and kick down linkage with an 8" converter, as opposed to a full manual valve body like a Cheetah? Since will see more street duty than track a reverse pattern manual valve body on the street may be a bit much to live with on the street...