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gbkwork · 10-08-2003, 02:50 AM

Hello all,

Once again I am looking for help. I have recently received an offer to sell a '98 TPI 350 Vortec and 4L60E (with all electronics) for $2400. The combo has less than 35K on them and they are out of a 2wd Yukon.

So, here are my questions:

~ Has anyone out there installed a late model, computerized setup in a 67-72?
~ How big and technical a job is it?
~ What do I have to be aware of?
~ I would like to have the gas mileage and comfort advantages of TPI and an electronically controlled tranny, but would I be better advised to go with a 383 / 700R4 combo?

The goal is to build a NICE daily driver (15K mi/yr) capable of pulling a 5K lb. boat over the Sierras comfortably. I am aware of the electronic guage issues but am very interested to know if I am getting in way over my head.

I am not an idiot...but I am not a mechanic either.

Muchas gracias.

gbkwork

10-08-2003, 02:50 AM	#1
gbkwork Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 39	Late model TPI 4L60E in '72 Hello all, Once again I am looking for help. I have recently received an offer to sell a '98 TPI 350 Vortec and 4L60E (with all electronics) for $2400. The combo has less than 35K on them and they are out of a 2wd Yukon. So, here are my questions: ~ Has anyone out there installed a late model, computerized setup in a 67-72? ~ How big and technical a job is it? ~ What do I have to be aware of? ~ I would like to have the gas mileage and comfort advantages of TPI and an electronically controlled tranny, but would I be better advised to go with a 383 / 700R4 combo? The goal is to build a NICE daily driver (15K mi/yr) capable of pulling a 5K lb. boat over the Sierras comfortably. I am aware of the electronic guage issues but am very interested to know if I am getting in way over my head. I am not an idiot...but I am not a mechanic either. Muchas gracias. gbkwork __________________ '72 Custom LWB 383 ci, Lunati 213 / 219 cam (60101L), 2.02/1.6 heads, Crane roller rockers, HPC coated ramhorns, FIRST TPI, '90 Corvette ECM, , Built 700R4, 3.73 Eaton Posi 12-bolt, Magnaflow dual exhaust, PW, Keyless DL, ECE Hidden Hitch, New chrome all around, 17" Torq Thrust II's, 255/50 & 275/50 Nittos, ART airbags, Rick's custom tank w/ custom in-bed filler, '02 Silverado seats, Rod Doors headliner / A-pillar covers and door panels.