8" Torque Converter - Strip AND Street??

This is the input I was looking for - sounds like others have done what I am contemplating: an 8" on the street. I understand you can't take it on a 50 mile drive but it seems like with a decent cooler/fan set-up, it should be ok on a 5-10 mile ride to a cruise spot. Any comments on what rpm looks like on a light-throttle driveaway from a red light? I just want to make sure it's not screaming at 3500 rpm just to pull away in normal street driving.