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Originally Posted by rohrt

You bring up some good arguments on the benefits of the computer control that I had not thought of. But I was of the mindset of an affordable upgrade option. I just looked at Jake Shoe's 4l80E Musclecar kit and it runs 4750 + shipping so we are right back to what I said. Its about 5K to do it right.

I would be all over that if I could justify it and afford it.

Jake does some hard parts and mods that jack the price, as well as the tailshaft for the speedo, that's where a lot of the extra money comes in. His stuff is top notch, as is CK, but you can get away with less depending on your power level. CK with the forward drum and internal mods I think is only $2350, and if you source the rest yourself, you can get away for less.

If you collect the parts over time, adapter, cross member, controller, cable-x or speedo, and a converter, THEN buy the trans, it's not as painful as a lump-sum. They last forever. I sent mine back to CK for a freshen up on this rebuild, @ 100k miles of abuse, and it only needed frictions. Believe me when I say it was the one MOST gratifying upgrade I've ever made. Period. You will never go back.

With 373s, it's way less sensitive to tune, is awesome out of the hole and around town, and a dream on the highway. 70 is like 2500 rpm, and has a top speed of over 155. Best of both worlds. 68-72 A-bodies are no lightweights, they need gear.

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