Absolutely. Swapping a higher stalling torque converter is one of the best mods that you can do to a stock AOD, and it typically yields from 3 to 5 tenths reduction in ET.
Price is going to be the main issue as good converters cost anywhere from $500-$700. Precision Industries, Lentech Automatics, and Performance Automatics all make good converters. I've got the PI 2800 and I love it.
With the motor out, it does make swapping the converter much easier as it requires removing the transmission if the motor is in the car. With the motor out, all you have to do is pull the converter off the input shaft and install the new converter. You'll also need to replace the front main seal on the tranny which is no sweat at all.
If you've got the cash...I'd HIGHLY recommend doing it. You'll not be sorry.
--nathan
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'91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back.
Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT
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