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Old 03-06-2012, 03:18 PM
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Hey guys I've been reading a ton of these swap and have decided to do my own into a 1979 chevy el camino. The car will be registered in california so I have to smog her unfortunately. As of right now it will not be a dd but will be used quite often for long drives what budget friendly transmission would you recommend I was thinking either the 4l60e or the t56. I'm not Planning on any high horsepower in the future no more that 600 with a possible turbo. So let me know what you guys have experienced with these or other transmissions
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If your planning on Turbo and 600+ Gross HP.. I would suggest the T56 or a 4L80E.. The 4L60E would most likely be unable to handle the 600+ HP and is under rated for the much torque.

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