Manual Valve Bodies.. Please teach me.. So confused...
reverse patterns are better in design and shifting, but you need to also upgrade other areas. They generally apply the bands, clutches etc with better timing etc. You can get a decent normal pattern too for the street, but they are a little funky in the timing of the pressures.
Such as a billet low reverse piston kit, maybe a 4.2 intermediate lever, and better cooling fluid capacity increase etc. Also a good bolt in sprag is a good idea too, hate to see you blow up the 727 and cut a leg off. Seen it happen on a burnout that got out of hand. A blanket is a good idea too.
Is your tranny pretty new as far as the rest of the insides go?