What budget torque converter?

There is no doubt that the right converter makes all the difference in the world. And that's great news for those fortunate enough to have picked the right one initially. But read all these stories about guys trying different converters to finally get the right one; spending thousands of dollars. Just because a converter company has a polite salesman who SEEMS knowledgeable, doesn't mean you're going to be happy with what he recommends. What; keep trying? That's expensive. I was hoping that there would be at least a few posters on this thread with stories about how they have x hp, x trans, x weight, x gear ratio, x tires;..with a PART number. Not just "Do your own research and go with a reputable manufacturer"...that's just encouraging more mistakes. Most of the posts on this thread are worthless.