Gears or torque convertor

DJV's car sure seemed to run OK with 3.23's and a tunnel rammed SB... Oh the converter made a world of difference.

Spend the money on a good converter. If it's not a race car, get something that stalls in the 2500 range and flashes HARD to the high 3's, 3700-4000 range. It will drive like a stocker, might even lower cruise rpm and still rip when you want it to go.

There are plenty of cars with 3.23 gears that click of low 12's or better because the package works. Might act a bit like a powerglide, but, so what.