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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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im working on getting a th400 conversion in my 94 formula. I am alittle confused on what i need tho.

I got a Th400 from mild to wild in kenosha brand new
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i got the M6 center console

I am getting the cross member from BMR but im lost with all the computer compontes, is there anything else i need to get for the computer to delete the 4L60E BS ?
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and since im on the topic im worried about drive abilty on the roads. good or horrible ?
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Depends on what your definition of driveability is
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What you need is an FTI Transbrake 400 w/ a competition torque converter. We have ultrabells, filler tubes and the electric speedos in stock for this conversion.Call or pm for details on package pricing.

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Depends on what your definition of driveability is
able to drive around town not so much highway or anything but to local shows and enjoy the car while out on the road.
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I drive my CETA around town when the weather permits and I also drive it to the track and it has a TH350 with 4.11s. If you don't care about the gas mileage or the RPMs you'll turn then I would go for it. It will be a completely different animal
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I drive my CETA around town when the weather permits and I also drive it to the track and it has a TH350 with 4.11s. If you don't care about the gas mileage or the RPMs you'll turn then I would go for it. It will be a completely different animal

thats kinda what i needed to know. thanks.
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check out gearvendors.com
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I've got one in mine. Its not to bad at all but just be ready to get around 11 mpg. Thats what I get in mine with a 3000 converter, 3.73's, on a 28" tires. Its not bad for around town and a weekend cruiser.
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Old May 13, 2009 | 11:03 AM
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i guess my biggest concern is with a TH400. Once you get to 3rd gear and without a OD it just keeps redlining. So on the track doesnt it hit redline before you hit the 1320 mark or close to ?

I mean when i had my 4L60E i was going into 4th gear pretty quickly with my 396 with 3:73 on a 28" tire.

Also around town even you can really go over what 60mph ?

i can careless about noise and gas mileage. Im really concerned about drive abilty. I have been told that TH400 is the way to go, well 5 years hearing that i finally am but very concered about over revving in the 3rd.
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I think at 65 mph on the interstate i'm somewhere around the 3200 mark
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Old May 13, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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ya im thinking of going a different route.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/midwest-c...l#post11592480
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With the setup I have (post 6), I turn 3300 at 65.

What is a redline I turn my car to 7K on the upshifts but have no idea what it's turning through the traps
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so what all is needed for the swap?? but I'm going to be using an LSX under the hood..
I know fo the Trans Cross member, and as well would like to know about the computer end of the swap....
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The swap is easy. Just get a 6 speed style crossmember, strange driveshaft, and a new flexplate and your good to go. I like my th400. I don't know if i'm keeping it (the car) or not but in a auto f-body I wouldn't do it any other way unless you went to a 4l80e.

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