Stop in for a cup of coffee

my car may have defeated me.... double flare tool works great, no more leaks.. so i rigged up hoses real quick to put water in so i could let it run for a few minutes (no fan yet) i wanted to check for leaks/issues before i do an exhaust and steering, easier to work on...

Trans in neutral, fine.. reverse fine.. first fine... second it makes a SHHHHHHHHHHH sound almost like sandpaper.. if i rev it at all it sounds like marbles.. and i mean like 1500 not 4k.. trans is working and axles are turning.. really annoyed and let down.. gonna post on the b-body trans forums with a full list of what was done and see if someone has a idea after i get some food in me..

Open headers are too loud btw..