why a custom built converter isn't for everyone....

Kevin, the converter you have will be fine. Run it and enjoy it. We all leave somethin on the table. **** man, I built my 400 with USED CAST pistons and a cast crank. It's what I have, so I have to use it. I bought an Elgin cam ON SALE for 59 dollars. It's what I could afford. None of this engine has seen the machine shop. Would I like to have done it differently? Sure, but I couldn't. I did it how I had to, or not at all. Unless you're as blessed as some of these other guys, you have limits. I know I do. In the end though, to ME making something good again from something bad is much more rewarding than gettin the checkbook out.