I think any shop that recommends using Alto red frictions w/Kolene steels, red lined bands, and installing a Transgo TF2 shift kit would cover the basics, be a standard? There are a lot of other things that can be done, upgraded components that would be optional, beyond a standard performance rebuild. As to a converter I would consult companies like Turbo Action, FTI, PTC (generally $600-700 range) or perhaps any well regarded regional companies with your specs vs. relying on a shops recommendations. :)
