why a custom built converter isn't for everyone....

That’s on you. Evidently you don’t optimize anything, you just change for change sake.

For the VAST majority of everyone else out there, a custom converter is as important as a custom cam. Do them both.

My friend just had a local torque converter company do him a converter. You couldn’t even drive the car.

600 buck and a bunch of extra, needless work he now has a converter than add took a car that was worthless to a car that turns heads.

I will never understand why this is ever in question. Unless you are doing dead stock stuff, you should get a custom cam and converter.

I tell people don’t be penny wise and pound foolish

When I "finish" my build I'll definitely be doing a custom converter to optimize how it drives. For now my rebuilt stock with a "2500" stall for 200 bucks is working just "fine," but I know with a custom converter from a proven company it will enhance the driving experience so much more.

This is such an easy fix: Run a manual trans :)

This is 100% correct and the more I fight with my trans the more I think about going manual. Then I remember I really want to not have to shift gears on the weekend lol.