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Kansas T · 03-23-2019, 10:04 AM

As a GM dealership technician, I recommend you don't use the 8 speed. Its a very problematic transmission. There's a lot of issues with the torque converters, stator supports, and the valve bodies. I also don't care for the shifting when you compare it to the 6 speeds or even the newer 10 speeds. These trucks are so light, I don't think you can go wrong with the older 4 speed autos. The '52 I'm currently building is getting a 4L60e.

03-23-2019, 10:04 AM	#19
Kansas T Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Newton, Ks Posts: 24	Re: 1949 resto mod new project As a GM dealership technician, I recommend you don't use the 8 speed. Its a very problematic transmission. There's a lot of issues with the torque converters, stator supports, and the valve bodies. I also don't care for the shifting when you compare it to the 6 speeds or even the newer 10 speeds. These trucks are so light, I don't think you can go wrong with the older 4 speed autos. The '52 I'm currently building is getting a 4L60e. __________________ 1952 Chevy 3100 "work in progress"