being doing some reseach ! at the moment i have a 700 r4 out of a 91 truck in my 78 C10 with the 5.3 i didnt really consider the TV cable or VSS when i was looking for a transmission ,now i came across a 98 4l60e out of a c/k 2wd 1500 truck am i better off running this trans ??? can i still use my adapter for the converter ?? is it easier for me to run VSS with this 4l60e transmission im yet to get the harness built !!
thanks in advance!!!
Converter adaptor <should> still work. Personally, I like the adjustability of the shift point with a E trans. If you are running close to a stock PCM cal, there will be some benefits of running the E with the stock controller. If you plan on towing and hauling with your truck, the stock cal has all kinds of trans protects in there to keep temps down (locking TCC in 3rd and 4th under heavy loads) as well as the ability to set it up with a factory tow/haul switch.. To go one further, the LSx specific transmissions accomodate a slightly larger converter, and they are significantly more efficient than the older ones (about 1/2 mpg back-back).Originally Posted by aussie
No worries about getting the TV cable right.
It's just kinda nicer. Depends on how nice you want to make it.
My 93 had a 4L60E in it already, but when I did the 4.8 swap (possibly soon to be an Aluminum 5.3) I bought a 99 LS1 trans to go with it. No adapters, better factory converters, drives like a 2002 Sierra would.
If you are putting an aftermarket converter in, then some of this may not even matter to you. I wanted more power in my truck, but I wanted it to dfive like factory, and be able to tow with confidence.
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well i already have the adaptor for my 700 r4 and i can get the 98 4l60e off the guy i brought the 700 r4 from for $50 extra so if i can use the adaptor i could use the pcm and wiring for my VSS?????? instead of all the trouble with using the 700r4 TV CABLE and VSS mods on the diff? i just wanna use this truckas a driver nothing like dragging or towing with it just a neat late model engine conversion!! im not to techo on the wiring side of it!! the simplest way for me the better!!Converter adaptor <should> still work. Personally, I like the adjustability of the shift point with a E trans. If you are running close to a stock PCM cal, there will be some benefits of running the E with the stock controller. If you plan on towing and hauling with your truck, the stock cal has all kinds of trans protects in there to keep temps down (locking TCC in 3rd and 4th under heavy loads) as well as the ability to set it up with a factory tow/haul switch.. To go one further, the LSx specific transmissions accomodate a slightly larger converter, and they are significantly more efficient than the older ones (about 1/2 mpg back-back).
No worries about getting the TV cable right.
It's just kinda nicer. Depends on how nice you want to make it.
My 93 had a 4L60E in it already, but when I did the 4.8 swap (possibly soon to be an Aluminum 5.3
If you are putting an aftermarket converter in, then some of this may not even matter to you. I wanted more power in my truck, but I wanted it to dfive like factory, and be able to tow with confidence.
the 98 is much better than the 700r4 with the Gen3 swap. It will simplify the swap by leaps and bounds since you'll be able to plug the PCM transmission and speed sensor into the 60e. A 1999+ V8 60e will allow you to get away from the adapter but the one you have located will be no issue. Be sure to test fit the converter to your flexplate before putting the trans in, you might have to elongate the holes in the plate a little to get them to line up.
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great !! ive already elongated the holes coz i used the 700r4 but will i need the spacer for the converter with the 98 4l60e trans ??
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THANKS FOR THE REPLYS
yeah, 98 is the SBC setup for the flexplate and you'll still need the spacer and flat flexplate to use the stock 98 trans stuff.
Last edited by RedHeartbeat; 08-30-2009 at 03:43 PM.
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THANKS RedHeartbeat ive just pulled the 700r4 going down in the morning to pickup the 4l60e !! it pays to do some research and ask questions i aprectate your help next on the list is a set of f body manifolds my truck one hit the frame i think the f body ones are a tighter fit!!
yes they are. I have used the 98 fbody exhaust, they're stamped stainless steel and a lot tighter fitting than the cast iron manifolds.
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test
do you know if any other model (later) camaro or firebird are as tight!!??
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