3.09 gear set with 3.23's

I think I could live with the 9.98 starter gear (3.23 with 3.09 first gear) but the 1-2 shift might be an issue.

Not sure there is a magical torque converter that can make a 8.20 starter gear (2.54 727 with 3.23 gears) snappy out of the hole.
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