Digging for info - front drum explosion on 727s

If you have a small block, have you considered a 904? Smaller drum, much less chance of it exploding. Personally after 40+ years I never had or saw a 904 blow a drum. But it can still have sprag failures due to the usual reasons. Also has the option of a 2.74 low gear and combo will be about .15 seconds faster than a comparable 727 trans & converter.