Thank you for all the info. Looks like what I am trying to do can be done. One of the "rules"that I have read about is not to have a stall speed above the 60 mph or so cruise rpm of the converter will not "lockup" and will generate too much heat. I am not talking about a clutch type converter used In later model transmissions. MBHD, I am sure that with 4.10 gears that wouldn't be a problem! Without overdrive that engine had to be wound pretty tight on the freeway! With the turbo engine that you are building isn't a lower stall speed called for? Jay 6155