I need transmission suggestions for my 86...

[ElGracho]

So the 700R4 in my 86 died today. It lasted 155k miles so I'm not complaining too much.

I need a replacement. My choices are:

1. Find a local tranny shop and have them build one. I've had bad luck with this in the past so I don't really want to. Also, I think I can get a better transmission somewhere else for the same or less cost (knowing I'll be spending my time to install it...)

2. Buy a stock type rebuilt transmission from a local auto parts store. I think their trannies come from larger production shops who probably have to have pretty decent rebuild practices to make any money. I'm sure they would use the cheapest parts possible though which would limit their life.

3. Buy more of a performance oriented transmission with the upgraded internal parts etc. It might be more than I need and I don't know how much longer they will last than my other options...

I'm leaning towards #3, but I need some suggestions/experiences from you guys to help me make my decision. Any good trannies out there or ones to stay far away from?

Please don't tell me to replace my 700R4 with a TH350 or TH400, I've loved how this one worked until today and like getting 23mpg...