While I agree things have come a long way... I don't like the spongy I get with higher flash stalls and tighter units. Personally, I'd go with a 10" 2200 stall. I've had Dynamic re-stall three of their slippery 9.5" units that would flash to 3500. But cruising along, they felt spongy trying to climb a hill, or a light throttle pass around a truck without downshifting. The cars were dyno'd 500hp B wedge, and two small blocks, one a 4" stroker. They were not down on power, but the convertor made them feel that way for the owners. Be up front, and be sure to tell him what you do with it. If you race twice a year at major shows, and are out to 3 cruise nights a week, with 3.54s and tall tires, you dont need a slippery convertor.