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Old 02-17-2019, 10:53 PM   #11
Keith6987
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Re: Enginge/Trans opinions

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Originally Posted by OldCreek View Post
I did the LS/4l60e swap. But....

Because its not a daily driver I've come to realize the LS and Overdrive tranny aren't really necessary. What do I care what mileage I get? Even with the LS and overdrive tranny I still only get about 12mpg....top off, 4" lift, 35" tires and 4.11 gearing (4.56 would probably be better.) What's the overdrive doing for me? Not much I figure.

Don't get me wrong. It's a cool thing to have and show people the swap. But it's not a must.

A really clean engine compartment with a carbed 350 or 454 would be just as cool!

If I were to do it again.... probably a 454 (or 383 for easy tranny mating.)

Keep the th350 or get a 700r and buy a cheap ($50) adapter to mate it to the np205. I like cruising and saving the work from shifting.

Wil
Thanks for the advice.
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