that's got to be incorrect.
I've had some great off the shelf converters. Those were not the norm and to get the best out of a converter, buy one that is built for the application.
Be more concerned with the flash speed. I like stuff that drives tight, almost like a normal converter but when you mash the pedal, the engine spools up fast. I would put something that flashes 3500-3800 behind that engine. The converter companies can build these. Plenty of guys have pulled older style converters, got more flash, and tighter/efficient/lower cruise rpms out of custom built stuff. Djv, abodyjoe and a bunch of others.
You'll spend 550-750 for a good converter, imo, they are worth every penny. Guys will spend 7500-15000 on an engine then buy a $300 converter. The converter is probably the single most important piece in a cars driveline.
