[Adger Smith]

Bob,
When you go from a 1.76 to a 1.96 you may need a converter change to get the most out of it. Because of the gear ratio the converter will usually act a few hundred RPM tighter or it might be sluggish pulling off the 1-2 shift. It just depends on what you have and if the converter/engine likes the gear.
I always test one at a time. Watch your flash off the line and at the gear change. there could be a change.
Good luck.