well i dont understand how a 1/1 3rd gear holds your gearing back at all. i think your tire, rpm, and a bit of convertor slipage are the main issue. who cares what 1-2 gears are?

second NC Convertors has free restalls, so who cares. buy something that is worth the time and money. arent you learning yet how much trouble you are having half assing things yet?

good luck and you will figure out it, no matter how much money you throw at this thing.