Kickdown or no Kickdown

Either torqueflite's work completely backward down under or you need a new transmission mechanic. He apparently doesn't know how a torqueflite works, or GM's and Ford's for that matter either. On a torqueflite if you run a stock valve body no matter what shift kit is in it you absolutely have to have the throttle pressure (kickdown) linkage installed and adjusted properly because it regulates clutch pack piston apply pressure.

Chevy turbo 350's you do not need to run a kickdown as it does not regulate clutch pack pressure. Pretty sure Ford is the same but I'm not a Ford guy at all so I may be wrong on that.