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smoky02 · 01-18-2004, 03:56 AM

What would it take to install one in a 70 C-10?? Has anyone already done this??

1969 GMC · 01-18-2004, 04:26 AM

kwmech posted a while back that it would be cheaper in the long run to buy a Gear Vendors auxiliary transmission and have it installed, than to put in a 4l80e and the computer etc. if thats true, it would be sweet...you can split gears! but the 4l80e is basically a th400 with OD, so both would be good and durable options.

Tx Firefighter · 01-18-2004, 02:05 PM

Member Denny had one put in his truck. He drove down from Missouri, I think, and had one put in at Pheonix Transmissions here in the town where I live.

**passthebuck** · 01-18-2004, 02:11 PM

I understand jet performance makes some pretty hot conversions for non-computerized vehicles. You can get just the tranny, or the computer/tranny as a kit. Check out:

http://www.jetchip.com/

da-burb · 01-18-2004, 11:06 PM

Stand alone computer will run $1000+. There is one for sale in MN for $650 right now. Or I have been told you need to find a tranny from a diesel. They have a stand alone computer controlling them already. Reprogram the shift points and drive. I have a 96 G30 GMC van just for that purpose. It was very inexpensive so I couldn't pass it up.

01-18-2004, 03:56 AM	#1
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	4l80e What would it take to install one in a 70 C-10?? Has anyone already done this?? __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

01-18-2004, 04:26 AM	#2
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	kwmech posted a while back that it would be cheaper in the long run to buy a Gear Vendors auxiliary transmission and have it installed, than to put in a 4l80e and the computer etc. if thats true, it would be sweet...you can split gears! but the 4l80e is basically a th400 with OD, so both would be good and durable options. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-18-2004, 02:05 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Member Denny had one put in his truck. He drove down from Missouri, I think, and had one put in at Pheonix Transmissions here in the town where I live. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-18-2004, 02:11 PM	#4
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	I understand jet performance makes some pretty hot conversions for non-computerized vehicles. You can get just the tranny, or the computer/tranny as a kit. Check out: http://www.jetchip.com/ __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

01-18-2004, 11:06 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	Stand alone computer will run $1000+. There is one for sale in MN for $650 right now. Or I have been told you need to find a tranny from a diesel. They have a stand alone computer controlling them already. Reprogram the shift points and drive. I have a 96 G30 GMC van just for that purpose. It was very inexpensive so I couldn't pass it up. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087



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