One wire lock-up, 4 spd automatic w overdrive into A-body.

I never extrapolated the cost separately. I did all the fabrication, so it was just the time I spent there. I would guess the cost of the trans wouldn't be that much more than a professionally built 727 with a quality torque converter. I have no idea how much that is these days, but a quick look on John Copes site puts it just over $2k for a transmission and converter.

Add $1100 to that for the cost of the overdrive transmission and lock-up converter I used. It's kind of comparing apples to oranges though, as I have a 750 hp rated transmission with a .67 overdrive and a 3000 rpm stall converter with a 3 carbon-fiber-disc, lock-up converter. There's really no comparison. The lock-up converter uses one wire to activate and will only engage in 4th gear. It's just like having a 5 speed automatic. It's priceless with 3.91 gears.

I would have to rate this as one of the best upgrades I ever did to my car, even better than fuel injection. It was worth every minute of time and every penny I spent to get it done.