Will an LS motor mate up to a 700R4???
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Yes, a 700R4 will bolt up. 1 bolt hole will not be used. Also, you will need a small adaptor that fits into the crank for the nose of the torque convertor.
4l60 is not computer controlled. 4l60E is computer controlled. LS computer will run the 4l60e, just make sure you get the right year. I think there are a few electrical changes from year to year on the transmissions.
4l60 is not computer controlled. 4l60E is computer controlled. LS computer will run the 4l60e, just make sure you get the right year. I think there are a few electrical changes from year to year on the transmissions.
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Yes, a 700R4 will bolt up. 1 bolt hole will not be used. Also, you will need a small adaptor that fits into the crank for the nose of the torque convertor.
4l60 is not computer controlled. 4l60E is computer controlled. LS computer will run the 4l60e, just make sure you get the right year. I think there are a few electrical changes from year to year on the transmissions.
4l60 is not computer controlled. 4l60E is computer controlled. LS computer will run the 4l60e, just make sure you get the right year. I think there are a few electrical changes from year to year on the transmissions.
Right year LS ECM or 4l60E ?????
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Yes. Get the computer, harness and trans from the same year and save yourself some headaches. Better yet, find a wrecked car and just buy it. That way you get all sorts of little things included that will nickel and dime you to death when doing a swap.
A good affordable route would be a 4.8/5.3/6.0 from a truck and put the car front accessories on it. Motors with transmissions from trucks can be had for about $1k.
A good affordable route would be a 4.8/5.3/6.0 from a truck and put the car front accessories on it. Motors with transmissions from trucks can be had for about $1k.
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Yes. Get the computer, harness and trans from the same year and save yourself some headaches. Better yet, find a wrecked car and just buy it. That way you get all sorts of little things included that will nickel and dime you to death when doing a swap.
A good affordable route would be a 4.8/5.3/6.0 from a truck and put the car front accessories on it. Motors with transmissions from trucks can be had for about $1k.
A good affordable route would be a 4.8/5.3/6.0 from a truck and put the car front accessories on it. Motors with transmissions from trucks can be had for about $1k.
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Yes. Get the computer, harness and trans from the same year and save yourself some headaches. Better yet, find a wrecked car and just buy it. That way you get all sorts of little things included that will nickel and dime you to death when doing a swap.
A good affordable route would be a 4.8/5.3/6.0 from a truck and put the car front accessories on it. Motors with transmissions from trucks can be had for about $1k.
A good affordable route would be a 4.8/5.3/6.0 from a truck and put the car front accessories on it. Motors with transmissions from trucks can be had for about $1k.
How are the 4.8/5.3/6.0 for HP??? Mod-ability ???
Original thoughts were LS1/2/6
ALSO, how does the tranny case size compare b/w 700R4 and 4L60E???
This all is planned for an 82 (BUT to replace the stock 700r4 to handle an LS1/2/6 hp)
Last edited by Fast81; Mar 10, 2009 at 11:50 AM.
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As for strength...my buddy runs a Nova with a stock bottom end 5.3 and single turbo setup at 15PSI. It runs a 10.1 and puts about 700hp to the rear wheels.
700R4 and 4L60E are the same size.
Last edited by brownc00; Mar 10, 2009 at 01:07 PM.
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What brownc said. But the 6.0 LQ4/9 motors have a lot more capability for upgrades.
If weight is an issue, the L33 all aluminum 5.3 truck motors make almost as much hp as an LS1 but at about half the price. Milage is usually lower too.
If weight is an issue, the L33 all aluminum 5.3 truck motors make almost as much hp as an LS1 but at about half the price. Milage is usually lower too.
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The last $l60e I built: Upgraded sunshell, z-clutches, big band, trans-go shift kit, new solenoids and harness, 3K hughes convertor, a replacement 4 pinion planetary (used) and normal rebuild parts was about $1300 in parts. That was through a connection who got me the stuff at his cost and didn't charge me for labor.
Melting Slicks
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700r4 tv cable bracket.
http://www.tvmadeez.com/ls1_cam/
th400 has an electric kickdown switch on the pedal.
which trans are you using?
http://www.tvmadeez.com/ls1_cam/
th400 has an electric kickdown switch on the pedal.
which trans are you using?
