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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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Got all kinds of goodies for the (Isuzu) Amigo (Thread located here with pics https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=amigo )but am at a crossroads. On the one hand if I put the 6 speed and spec clutch, pp and aluminum flywheel in it I will keep it a 2wd. On the other I found a 92 Rodeo that is 4wd but by converting it I will have to put a 4l60e or 4l80e with transfer case in to finish converting it to the LS1. Any and all opinions and input are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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i'd go 4wd auto

nice work on welding that throttle bracket sunday there bossman.. man the internet is such a small place...
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Old Nov 6, 2008 | 05:43 PM
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What are your plans for the vehicle? Street? Drags? Off-Road?
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Originally Posted by Stu Cool
What are your plans for the vehicle? Street? Drags? Off-Road?
Probably all three. It is actually my ladies vehicle. I believe that I am going to but a 4l80e and transfer case in it. I believe after the motor is in I will see how much room there is for a turbo. 4.56's are going to be awful short for a turbo I from my calculations the 32.5-in. tall tires should offset the gears just fine.

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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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its gonna be scarry my friend did a non lsx motor swap in a geo tracker and its wild for a completely stock motor
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Auto all the way. She's not that quick on the gear shifts, and an auto would be the easier fix for that problem! Oh, and I call dibbs on 3rd drive!
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Auto all the way. She's not that quick on the gear shifts, and an auto would be the easier fix for that problem! Oh, and I call dibbs on 3rd drive!
I'n gonna smack you when you get to the shop phuckstik!!!

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