it runs now, 3 problems, I still need the center console re-installed. it had lifter tick for a few minutes since it sat, bad lifter I guess, and that stupid drain plug I brazed leaks like 2 drips every day
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It has the Alto thinner 8 direct clutch, stock 4 friction reverse clutch stack, stock OD band, stock 350,000kms re-used rev band,350,000km mildly worn bushings, all new electronics including internal harness,make sure you get all new accumulators/pistons, stock 4 friction Int clutch stack, removed wave plate and extra friction/steel forward clutch. PI style stall converter with about 400 extra stall.
Dont remove the forward wave plate unless you like the feel of a bat hitting your head when placing into D ( Im sure this is from the plate removed), instead use the 5.4 truck wave plate if below 500 hp. The converter still creeps the car but it feels like a vehicle with the idle set very low, and you do notice a small amount of slip till its in the power band (not bad for my application). I THINK Roader Runner? torque converters makes something similar to this. The valve body has several useless mods that you can have electronically done also, I recommend harder 2-3 shifts etc with the Alto 8 friction setup since heat/slippage will burn them up. I modified the 1-2, 2-1, 2-3, 3-2 check ball, feed and exhaust holes and 1-2 accumulator springs.
I havent floored it, I'll wait till the center console is fully bolted in.