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Old 09-18-2010, 07:32 PM   #7
clinebarger
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Re: LY6 6.0 into an '85 C10 Suburban

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Originally Posted by SBTork View Post
Can I use my stock 700R4 or should I try to find a newer 4L60E? I would run a 4L80E but I am not sure I need it and don't really want to put up with the power loss. This engine is always going to be N/A so I think a slightly modified 4L60E would do just fine.

There is no practical way to operate the 700R4s throttle valve cable on a "drive by wire" engine. A built 4L60E whould be fine. A 4L80E is overkill for a 1/2 ton suburban.
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