New torque converter?? (and cam question)

moper said

IMO, the 268 should have more than 145... That's why I'm doubting the ratio and what concerns me is a larger cam will feel softer as a result. So my advice would be to leave the cam in place, run something cheap like the MP/Mancini Racing units or the stock one, and find a set of gears for it.

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Here's a neat calculator I've played with before, the same team also has a number of others that can really get you distracted 8)
http://www.wallaceracing.com/dynamic-cr.php

For the harder to find input info, I'm pretty sure the stock rod length is 6.123", someone please correct me if I'm wrong. And my altitude is 700ft.
Intake valve for the 268H closes at 60degrees ABDC. It turns out to be 147psi CP with the formula. And I did a test today with the engine warm and it is verified at 144psi at 3 different cylinders (didn't do all).