hey guys, got a 1988 gmc sierra with a 5 speed and a 4.3 and sooner than later that 4.3 is being junked for an ls1 My main concern is: Will that 5 speed transmission be able to handle this beast that i am connecting to it, or am I going to have to rebuild it, or get a new one all together? ANother question about the conversion is, assuming the 5 speed transmission is fine -- are the only things I need would be a complete ls1 engine and a painless wiring harness and I would be all set in the garage? Could someone help me out with all the materials? I want to be able to have everything and just sit in the garage working on it, not be online looking for the next part along the route, you guys know what i'm saying here? Thanks a lot you guys, this forum is a lifesaver for me dreams of the LS1.