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10-06-2017, 09:24 AM | #1 |
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Transmission Swap Advice
Starting to gather parts to swap out the TH400 for a 1994 4L60E. Wanted to add OD before swapping the rear gears to 4.10. Ran across way too good deal on a good tranny that won't need a rebuild. What I'm needing help with is to make sure I have everything before starting the swap. Been researching on the internet and there appears to be a lot of articles on this but each one speaks to a part of what is needed. You guys are much smarter at all this, so hoping for some validation.
To set up the end goal: 72 C10 SWB 383/465hp 12 bolt 3.55 soon to be 4.10 20X8.5wheels 275/60R20 tires Swapping to 15X14 wheels 29X18.00R15 tires Rear end - 12 bolt 65" WMS to WMS Narrowing this to 56 - 58" Pending measurements Bed is already Tubed Shifter is a B&M Mega - can be changed to allow for 4 speed by removing a pin. Here is what I have found out so far: Torque Converter - going with a 2500 RPM Stall Speed. Not sure of brand yet. $300 Cross Member - needs to be moved but not sure if needing a different one - $10 (Junk Yard) Driveshaft Yoke - Will find in junk yard - $10 Electrical Speedo or a electric to mechanical conversion $250 Control box - numerous ones to choose from - like the TCI set up, but not sure. $700 Throttle Position Sensor and bracket - ?? Time/Money/Patience... $priceless All in about $1,300 + TPS and bracket. This is about all I can derive so far. Will certainly appreciate any and all advice... Thanks, David
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10-06-2017, 11:08 AM | #2 |
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Re: Transmission Swap Advice
I wouldn't consider an electrically shifted transmission if I wasn't going fuel injection.
But that is me
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10-06-2017, 11:12 AM | #3 |
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Re: Transmission Swap Advice
Out of curiosity, why wouldn't you? The controller allows for on-the fly adjustments for shift points and firmness. Driving to work, can make it shift "normal" for hot rodding around, set it for a later and firmer shift point.
The downside that I can see is the cost of the controller. But even at $700 + the $100 I paid for the tranny, I'm still ahead of building a 700R4. But then I am asking for advice, certainly may be overlooking something....
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