Having 2-3 shift overlap - Thinking of switching from 4.2 apply lever to 3.8 - Any Other Thoughts?

Happy to help! Yes it should help some especially with the potential of 12 springs in the front clutch. Part of why you’re feeling the 2-3 overlap more is because you have a reverse manual valve body, which typically carries higher line pressure than a stock valve body. Although a stock valve body will technically have more 2-3 overlap than a reverse manual, a stock valve body is used to a front clutch with 3-4 frictions and ton of clearance with different friction material. Reverse manual is best way to go, but when you combine all the little details such as valve body, shift lever ratio, servo style, front clutch spring count, front clutch clearance, firm shifting ATF, all those little things add up to a 2-3 overlap that your going to feel pretty good at low speeds.
Cool, Thanks again for all your info. I'll switch to the 3.8 and replace the screen filter with a dacron. It'll probably be at least 2-3 weeks before I have everything back together. I'm hoping to drive it to Mopars In The Park, Minnesota.
I have my work cut out!

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