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Old May 31, 2002 | 04:42 PM
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Just wondering what you guys think of a 422 with a th400 for everyday. 3.42 gears and a 3400 stall. I need to decide something like tonight or tomorrow.
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Old May 31, 2002 | 04:52 PM
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With a 3.42 it would be livable.

I have a 422ci + 4L60E + 4.10 gear = not drivable on highway in 3rd gear, I need overdrive.
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Old May 31, 2002 | 04:57 PM
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thanks. what kind of rpms would i be turning at 65?
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Old May 31, 2002 | 05:02 PM
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also, how are you getting the 4l60 to hold up to the 422?
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I have a www.FLPExhaust.com tranny, aka a Level 4.
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Old May 31, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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I would go with a 4l80 if you have the money for it.i believe thats like a electronic version of the turbo 350/400.
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Old May 31, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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yeah i thought about that but it's about 80 lbs heavier and it won't fit in the tunnel without modifications.
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Beeler311:
<strong>thanks. what kind of rpms would i be turning at 65?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">~2900 rpm assuming stock size tires.
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