Stupid idea? 4L80E in my Studebaker dump truck

[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.