Stupid idea? 4L80E in my Studebaker dump truck

[Pro Stock John]

I wonder if going with an early 4L80E would make the swap easier? They started producing those in 1991.

[John Brown]

Friend had a Studebaker crew cab back in the late 60's/early 70's with a big block Chevy in it, a four speed truck trans, and a split rear end. He could and did get into impromptu races with well known factory drag teams coming home from US131 dragstrip in Martin, Michigian. His comment, "Let'e see if they can run over a hundred miles per hour with their rig."

[Lynn]

Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I wonder if going with an early 4L80E would make the swap easier? They started producing those in 1991.

If it is like the earlier 4L60 or 700R4, I really don't want to use that. I am fine with the added expense of a stand alone controller.

The TV cable adjustment is a pita, and if incorrect can burn it up.

Every solution I have seen for the lock up converter is "clunky" at best. Half the ones I read about, they end up disabling it. What's the point of a lock up converter that doesn't lock up?

Just doing some price checking. As with everything else, all the peripherals are more expensive. The converter for the speedo cable was $300 in 2017, now $369.
The TCI stand alone unit was 600 in 2017, now over 900.
Even the TPS set up is almost triple what it was. Just mulling it over.

Found a used trans less than 100 miles from me for $1200. Don't know the mileage.
If i find a cheap enough trans AND believe the story on it, I may do it. Will probably just settle for a floor shifter.