03GMC

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So after a ton of looking around I've decided that turbo is the way to go for my truck. Its pretty much stock now and I want to take steps to building the truck up as Im not made of money.

From what I've read I need to upgrade the transmission and the rear end 1st. Im going to do the transmission 1st. Here are my questions:

1. Do I need anything else besides this stuff? :

CORVETTE SERVO 700R4 4L60 4L60E W/ LONGER PIN
4L60E 1-2 ALUMINUM ACCUMULATOR PISTON SMALL PIN 4L65E
4L60E FORWARD CLUTCH ALUMINUM ACCUMULATOR PISTON 4L65E
700R4 4L60E BILLET 4TH SERVO CAMARO CORVETTE LS1 LT1 R4
TRANSGO 4L60E HD2 SHIFT KIT 93-UP TRANSMISSION LS1 LT1
TRANSGO 4L60E SEPARATOR PLATE 96UP TRANSMISSION LS1 LT1

2. Torque Converter? Do I need one or can I go stock? If I do need one...what stall do I get?

3. Trans cooler? What size and brand would be best?

Thanks in advance. Wanting to order all my trans parts today.

Quik

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you should think of a complete built trans not a stock one with a shift kit
bout a 2800-3k PI converter
largerst trans cooler you can find and fit

TrickTurbo

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You can put a turbo on your truck, without any mods. Just a tune and keep the boost low. That seems to be the hard part.LOL turning the boost up is so easy.

Tranny cooler is a good idea for any mod, unless your truck already has one from the factory.

Rick

03GMC

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Think I might go low boost for a few months and then buy a built tranny. What is a good trans cooler that has proven results?

Oh and what do you guys consider low? LOL! 5lbs?

trever1t

iTrader: (14)

4-6lbs with shift kit and servo might buy you some time. B&M makes some good trans coolers, go for the biggest one.

TurboBerserker

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Saying you're gonna go low boost and resisting the little **** (which will taunt you -- maybe even call your cell phone) is a different story. Just look at me... Just gonna do a little turbo kit on my otherwise stock truck... Sometimes I still look at my truck and say "What the hell happened here?"

At least I've kept the original seats...

5psi is livable for a while. Just don't put in a boost controller (so you have to change the wastegate spring to get more boost), and then put a note on the wastegate that says: "Did you put in a built tranny?" lol

B&M makes great coolers. Honestly, you want the biggest, coldest cooler you can get and fit like Quik said. Mine is a derale double core with an electric fan...

Quik

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stock trans are ticking time bombs. i killed one with a stock 5.3, killed another one on spray with a 5.3. list goes on


some will say FLT, some will say Rossler, some know locals that build trans. either direction you go. make sure you get the strongest trans your wallet can afford. cheaping out on a trans is like ordering the Small value meal when you knew you wanted the supersize.

TurboBerserker

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Yep -- both will make you throw up

Quik

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yes upchuck when you spend money on a cheap trans and it pukes on ya and your out a few bucks

Bill Reid

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I would agree with Rick. I like your shopping list and it will help your tranny last a bit longer. Also, when tuning... have your tuner pull timing during shifts... it doesn't make good track times but the tranny will last longer. I've got over 8k miles on my 4L60E with essentially the same parts you list. My power is in the sig... isn't much... but its enough to scatter a 4L60E...

Good Luck

Bill