Cruising with a high stall converter

If you are planning an OD build, why not simply use a cam that makes power in the range you'll be driving in? With a typical 27" tire, your cruise at 70mph is 2800rpm with the GV engaged. That 484 in a 340 will feel soft. A more modern design cam would get you power from idle up, make the same peak power at the same rpm as the 284, and let you run a more friendly convertor. When you're cruising in a car that has a 3K stall, and your at light throttle, and you say... hit a long grade, or want to pass something... What happens? You press the pedal, and the car feels like a wet sponge. On a car that is a street car first, you are MUCH better of setting the stall speed under the cruise rpm. Better for noise, wear and tear, and fuel mileage. I've re-stalled several Dynamic "9 1/2" units that were just too soggy at lower rpms. Tighten them up, lower the stall, and the car gets much more drivable and fun with no loss of the grin factor.