camfreak

i am build a turbo ls 5.3 and putting it in a 86 camaro but i am caught up on the trans and gear for this should i run the 4l80e or the 4l60e and should i run 4:10 or the 3:73 this will be a street/strip car

k_cash1432

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Might have to go to a higher gear than a 3:73 for a street turbo so the turbo will have better spool times, You dont want a low gear for a turbo car. More people can/will chime in with better advice.

camfreak

I hope so 71 veiws no replies really need some advice

V8Rumble

iTrader: (9)

Personally, since you're talking about a turbocharger, I'd be leaning toward the 4L80E (not sure if you'd run into any fitment issues though). It's definitely possible to build a stout 4L60E, but I'd think that if they were both built identically, the beefier trans would give you a bit more margin for error.

That's just my $.02 though...

camfreak

Thanks man

purple98haz28

iTrader: (5)

this is just what i was planning for my 85 in a couple years when im done with the 98z28. where in Louisiana are you i live in lake charles area?

camfreak

Ya I was lucky my buddy just gave me the motor he said he will never use it I am in Shreveport not 3rd gens around here with the ls swap

Pocket

iTrader: (22)

You'll want the '80E with boost. Stock it will handle extensive abuse

Worry about gears when fine tuning the completed project

camfreak

Ok man thanks

motenkjr

iTrader: (3)

Listen to Pocket cause he knows his stuff. Also check out thirdgen.org to see what is needed for the 80 swap. They have a lot of info over there for us. Good luck with your build bro.

camfreak

Thanks man I am just waiting for trans to come pretty much have everything can't wait for it to be done

motenkjr

iTrader: (3)

I know the feeling lol

camfreak

Ya man frustrating but you always have something your waiting on