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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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Ok I'm putting an 04 5.3 into a 1999 s10 2wd. Im just not sure what way to go on the transmission I have for free a 700r4 from a older v6 s10 not sure if thats a great choice I would have the tci streetfighter kit go into it and the matched converter or do I save a little more and buy a stock 4l60e from a fullsize throw it in and go then get it built later? My future goals would be to have a decent cam/tune/and small shot of nitrous it would be awhile before all that happens I'm just looking for some ideas any help/suggestions are welcome Thanks in advance. This will be a daily driven truck and wanting decent fuel economy as well

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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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personally id go with the 60e if possible. it has the lockup torque converter with lowers cruising rpms even more
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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60e should be fine, S10s are light
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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I agree...light truck, 60e with shift kit....all set.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Built 60e, beat the **** out of...
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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since you stated its gonna be a dd, go 60e, otherwise th-400 for the track
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