Shift update...
Took the Dart for a spin and everything still felt like it was shifting good, other than a little early, which is expected without the kickdown adjusted properly. So I stopped at a local convenience mart and broke out the Allen wrenches and set the kickdown for full pull at wot. 30 seconds later, I pulled out and headed back to the shop.
When I pulled out, the shifts felt pretty close to spot on, just to the point of questioning if it was going to shift or not. I eased into the throttle and it didn't do the quirky kickdown without an actual kickdown. Then I gave it the real test at around 45/50 and popped the the pedal to the floor and gave it the Chump Test... This little Dart is no chump! Holy sheeet! Instant kickdown, tires ripped loose at 50, left front rared up, *** squated and was gone. I honestly did not expect the *** to get a little squirrely.
Pretty sure it's just time to drive enjoy it now. Few less things to focus on sure makes it more fun.