View Poll Results: Which transmission??? Post why
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Help me decide on a transmission
#1
Help me decide on a transmission
Hey guys. Long story short- stock bottom, heads/cam car LS1 based. T56 car originally, want to switch to an auto. I haven't been able to get a clear answer on which transmission I should go with an why. If you vote, drop a message saying why you chose that specific transmission for my setup.
Goal is eventually going to be a "9 second street car", LS3 based, FI or N20. I have a company truck I drive during the week. The T/A is my primary car otherwise and see's city and highway driving on the weekends. Car is full weight now, and will probably never be too much lighter considering a 6pt cage, etc will be added to offset any weight reduction.
Any questions ask. Choices are TH350, TH400, Powerglide, 4L60e, 4L80e. My car is a 1998 car, so if I went with 4L80e, I would have to swap to a 99+ PCM and what not. Still researching what needs to be done with that.
Thanks for looking,
Andy
Goal is eventually going to be a "9 second street car", LS3 based, FI or N20. I have a company truck I drive during the week. The T/A is my primary car otherwise and see's city and highway driving on the weekends. Car is full weight now, and will probably never be too much lighter considering a 6pt cage, etc will be added to offset any weight reduction.
Any questions ask. Choices are TH350, TH400, Powerglide, 4L60e, 4L80e. My car is a 1998 car, so if I went with 4L80e, I would have to swap to a 99+ PCM and what not. Still researching what needs to be done with that.
Thanks for looking,
Andy
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#9
"All Motor 9 Second club member"
iTrader: (60)
Yeah I agree. The PCM harness swap will be a pain and not worth it IMO. I'd go with a 4L80E with a MVB and you'll be covered. We had great luck with our built 4L60E, but we were already set up for it with the 01 PCM. Since you have to do a conversion anyway, you may as well cover yourself with a 4L80E and manually shift it. If you are going to see freeway driving, an OD is a must.
Circle D or FLT can build you one that you'll never have to worry about.
G/L
Circle D or FLT can build you one that you'll never have to worry about.
G/L
#11
"All Motor 9 Second club member"
iTrader: (60)
The 4L series converters are Circle Ds specialty and I believe they offer one free restall to LS1tech members. That's a no-brainer especially since the cars final HP hasn't been confirmed yet. It seems we always want a little more stall.lol.
G/L and keep us updated on the build.
G/L and keep us updated on the build.
Last edited by TXCAMSS; 09-27-2009 at 08:56 PM. Reason: typo