So I've got most everything done to my restomod. Just a few things left to complete it. I have some nuisance leaks, exhaust, stereo, bed liner, Hookup AC, and I have to find a connector for the brake pressure switch on teh distriution block ( its not the ford one, its a single pin), Probably a few other piddly things, but it's driveable. I washed her up and took her down to the gas station and back, about a 5 mile run.Trying to get a few figure 8s in to loosen up the rear diff clutches too. There's something up with the transmission. Not sure what. It feels sluggish. I rebuilt it with the broader performance kit and throttle body. I got the TC locally from the supplier all the transmission shops get their parts from. Its supposed to be a "super street" It's not really expensive but I'm not racing the truck or towing heavy so stock or slightly better was recommended. I notice it's much better when it warms up, but still not great. I had an identical truck with same motor, although not built near as well as this one, and it was a beast that would rip the tires in all 3 gears. I feel this motors power but it's not getting to the rear wheels, I believe. If I power brake it it will burn out, but doesn't feel like it wants to otherwise, and it's not snapping my neck back either. I did regear, but it's a respectable 3:55 LS when it had a 4:10 peg leg before.I figured the drop in gear would be ok because I more than doubled the torque and HP. I know everything is pretty tight. Maybe things need to loosen up. Not really sure what needs to happen. I followed the bad shoe videos and Broader book. I wouldn't think it's the band adjustment, although I think that needs to be tightened a bit too.May just have to go get my eyes poked out by a transmission shop. I'd be inclined to just switch to the modern overdrive transmission if I'm going to have to dump more money into a tranny though. I'll try and add some pics from my phone....

 

 

Well it looks great!

What about your torque converter? What stall speed did you use?

 

The TC is just above stock so about 1700-1800. I haven't tried the brake pedal test to see what rpm it locks up at though.

 

Man... she sure is a beauty!
Maybe when all gets broke-in..... it will be better?

I would be glad to offer my services and drive it around during the break-in period....