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Old 11-04-2012, 02:58 PM
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Swapping my 5.3L into my S10 this spring with a 4l80e. Heres some specs what have and what im running.
05 5.3L FLEX
Flex fuel 33lb injectors
LS1 intake ( if i decide to swap, its gonna be a FAST. Screw the LS6 lol)
BRP 1 3/4 Long Tube Headers
PAC 1218 Valve springs
Comp 228R Camshaft
7.4 chromoly Pushrods

Stock 1995 4l80e. Also need recommendations for a good stall converter. Im not trying to go "ALL THE WAY" out as i make minum wage lol. Btw this will be my daily.
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If you want to go fast, the convertor is the last place you want to not go wild. These motors make their power up top, so a loose stall helps them get out of the hole hard and into the powerband ASAP. I would not go any smaller than a 3600 IMO. If my car was auto, it would have a 4000 in it right now.
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Whats a decent brand to go with that won't hurt the wallet "as much"
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Originally Posted by Ron_Stoppable
Whats a decent brand to go with that won't hurt the wallet "as much"
I have a Yank SS3600 and I am very happy with the overall product. The converter is somewhere where I would not try to buy the cheaper one, I would only buy the best. Many people run Yank, Circle D, Vigilante converters in their cars. All are great converters.
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Does any vendors sale them for a good price here? Or would it be wise to wait until like black friday/holiday season? Im not in a rush. Im jist really pumped for my build lol



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