my 68 convert is all set for an ls-2 this winter.. need a tranmission.. cart will be only street driven.. has a 3.70 ford 9" rear.. 17" rims .. looking for a RELIABLE and easy fix and install transmission.. decision is down to the folowing 3
700r4
200r4 or
4L60E

An ls-2 will require a computer to control it. A 460LE is the only automatic for it.

I would agree with the 460, but I thought you could put a 'standard' trans, like a 700 or 300, behind it. Maybe check www.ls1tech.com

go with a tremec t - 56 6 speed.. i just installed one in a 67 and it is a whole new car to drive.. pile of torgue and overdive..

A 460 is basicly a 700 with electronic shift. The 700r4 and the 200 are TV cable controlled. I don't know if you can get a bracket for the TV cable that would fit an LS engine.

The LS engine can be made to work for either

:D How about a 5L50 or a 6L80 ???

sorry, IMHO none of the choices involve the proper (3) number of pedals.

Right-on Jim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He, He!!

How's that old song go?? "Row, row, row, yo own".....

pdq67

You could also use a 4L80E for extreme ruggedness, but the 4L60E would work for your application.

I wouldn't use a 700 or 200 behind an LS motor.

Jake,

Did we ever figure out about the top hp limit most of the "PRO-BUILT" 700's will take??

I'm thinking 450 pound foot here??

Please correct me if I am too low.....

pdq67

If the LS2 has a cam in it or a good set of aftermarket heads, then you will need a 4L80E. 4L60Es are not known for their strength. If I were you I would go with a T56 6 speed. I've got an LS1 Camaro SS with the 4L60E and I've drove my friends 6 speed Z28s and Trans Ams and there is no comparison. Go 6 speed!

If the LS2 has a cam in it or a good set of aftermarket heads, then you will need a 4L80E. 4L60Es are not known for their strength. If I were you I would go with a T56 6 speed. I've got an LS1 Camaro SS with the 4L60E and I've drove my friends 6 speed Z28s and Trans Ams and there is no comparison. Go 6 speed!

Still not the right number of pedals, but I gotta question that statement on the strength of the 4L60. They are used in all auto trans vette's, and in all 1/2 ton or less pickups and SUV's, including some big 400 HP trucks. Mine's gone 70k hard miles, never missed a beat, never got any maintenance.

Also aren't the 4L80's huge by large? as in the only way to get one into a firstgen is with a cutting torch set on kill?

a 4l65E may be a happy medium.. I just bought a new one.. just asked for the 2005 GTO transmission .. seems a bit stronger then the 4l60E and the exterior is the same as the 4l60E so no cutting..

Ttt.... Again.

Jake,

Did we ever figure out about the top hp limit most of the "PRO-BUILT" 700's will take??

I'm thinking 450 pound foot here??

Please correct me if I am too low.....

I will install one after I blow my M-20 if I thought that one could be built to hold 600 t............... Otherwise, I figure a 200 is the only way to go...............

pdq67

If you go with the 4L60E it has a weak "sunshell". There are upgrades for that if you go with that trans. Those are now available. My son pulls a trailor with a YANMAR diesel tractor on it, 200,000 miles on it, upgraded no problems. (YANMAR = ford 9N tractor)

Maroon

TK0600. There is nothing to fix.

Jake,

3rd time is charm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did we ever figure out about the top hp limit most of the "PRO-BUILT" 700's will take??

I'm thinking 450 pound foot here??

Please correct me if I am too low.....

He, He!!

pdq67