Well atleast mine is a rcsb with almost no options and I dont tow anything,

 

what was part of their "upgrade package" for $350?

shift kit
servos
plate
cooler ?

 

Don't worry, we will still be here offering advice after you have gone through several of them. Good luck!

 

I went through 4 local ones. then went stock 80. guess im not as dumb.

 

with 500rwhp you might get it hold a while but it will blow. A fully built 60e should hold it. If you can aford it eaither that or the 80e swap. But if u want to try to make it hold a while put on a cooler, vett servo, and a transgo hd2 shift kit. I wouldnt spend any more then that in a stock tranny.

 

You started a thread cause you want advice, right?

Listen to this guys, they're trying to help. A 4L60E will granade with 400+ hp. Heck, I don't feel safe beating on mine and I only have full boltons lol, I should be around 300-315 rwhp

 

I wasn't arguing, i build engines / and am an auto tech ,my paps is a L1ASE master tech/trans builder, we dont build many 60's for big power so I wanted to see what you guys making work, out of all full size 4x4 1/2 ton trucks mine is as light as it gets is all I was saying, this is sure making me think twice about the 1,000$ converter I am buying tomorrow! , well I wonder if anyone sells all the hard/soft parts as a kit? Thanks Jake99!, this guy Jake shoe was who I use to get all my overdrive help from, man he was good,I wonder where he went

 

Ok so I've been doing a bunch of reading and on the 80e will my T-Case stiil work? , cross member? Just need to see what's involved mechanically ,I read the wireing swap, im listening help me figure this out, thanks !

 

yes, there are several threads on 80e swaps, with the cross member, and with 4wd and keeping your stock transfer case

You can build up your 60e to hold be power, but it's going to take way more than $350 for hard parts. Check out some of the sponsors and "their" hard parts list.

this all depends on your driving habbits and how often you hit the track

 

Ain't that the truth! Pontiac Derek - take a look at PATC for some upgrade ideas and how much some of the components cost (billet input/output shafts, etc.).