I know, my transmission guy "Top Boy" has those 904's humming behind some really good street small blocks in our clubhouse. I never thought they could survive, but he knows them inside out and with a lot of stock parts that he combines to make for a good piece. To bad a 04 won't snout up to a big block that easy.
Rick over at A&A said to stay away from aluminum drums for a street/strip car. not worth the band adjustments and wear. I also stood away from that lightweight titanium flexplate.
What's up with some Titanium or T-aluminum convertor development? Might work if someones got the time and skills.LOL.
Mine being a drag car has lots of aluminum goodies. Though not installed now it even had and aluminum rear annulis (outer planetary) and only 2 pin planets. Even now the 3 pins survive. My trans is 14lbs lighter with a stock 65 case. Doug