I get what your saying about the converter. The next step up cam suggested a 2000 stall converter. Lift was still under .500. The main reason for headers now, is I can make one exhaust system and stick with it. I may opt for a manual valve body instead of the shift kit, and that may change the converter of choice as well. That's why I wanted to deal with the trans later. To be honest. I have no idea if this trans will even shift. Ran when wrecked 2 years ago. If the trans needs rebuilt, then we have lots of options. Maybe even a 904 bullet proofed. We will have to see.