trans question

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trans question
outsiderz1 avatar
outsiderz1
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i have a 454 with a 3 speed man. tranny, and i was wondering what my options would be on swaping the tranny. it being a manual doesnt bother me, just looking for somthing a lil more street friendly without losing the ability to tow every now and again. thanx for the help
dragnasty avatar
dragnasty
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do a 5 spd swap out of a newer dually. You would just need to convert from a manual clutch to a hydro clutch.
outsiderz1 avatar
outsiderz1
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ill look into that
thankz
lockone avatar
lockone
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If you want to go to a auto swap to a 4L80E tranny. Depending on the year of your truck you may have to do some extra wiring.
dragnasty avatar
dragnasty
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the only way that a 4L80E will work is if it has an ECM that will operate a 4L80E. In other words, it would have to be like a 96-up GM that come factory with a 4L80E or like I did, a motor swap with such a computer.
lockone avatar
lockone
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thats right
jp87crewcabdually avatar
jp87crewcabdually
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I thought the earlier 4L80E's had a ECM that was for the trans only and was a pretty easy swap?
dragnasty avatar
dragnasty
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not that I know of. Id really like to put a 5spd in mine
pig rig avatar
pig rig
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