Opinions wanted

People seem to conveniently forget that stock Mopar converters stall in the 1700-1900 RPM range and the factory hi stalls are about 1000 RPM higher. So that means a hotter than stock engine will stall a stock converter probably somewhere a little over 2000 to begin with, since converters respond to torque. There's no reason to spend a bajillion dollars on a "stall converter" when the stock one will be more than adequate, but it's your money. Spend it where you want to.

Hi Rusty,

This is exactly why I was asking the questions. I have read numerous threads where the advice given is "Don't cheap out on the converter!" I don't want to make that mistake either. :)

If a factory high stall converter, will suit me well, then I would be glad to save the money. Where would you suggest I source one of these?

I really do appreciate everyones responses. I just wanted to make the right choice and only do it once.

Just to recap, besides the motor specs in the OP, Ive decided to go to 3.55 gears and have a 904 trans.