torque converter/stall, help

The converter is one item you should not put in the same sentence as "budget". Chances are an off the shelf converter may be perfect for your build. Like a 1 in 10 chance. Dont do it over again like I once did. Selling a converter on ebay and purchasing the one you should have had in the first place costs alot. Listen to pettybluedart. When you nail it with the right converter and your 3.55s it will be worth the money.