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  1. 12-22-2008 02:08 PM #1
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    trans help

    what is the best trans to use with the LQ4? i hope to have about 500hp with the engine mods that i planned out. thanks
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    4l80e with minor performance mods to it
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    Quote Originally Posted by duckysbht View Post
    4l80e with minor performance mods to it
    what kinds of mods? torque converter, trans kit, (sorry i am a noob to these newer trans,lol)
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    what kind of power adder are you looking to put on? turbo, sc, cam, nirtrous?
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    Quote Originally Posted by duckysbht View Post
    what kind of power adder are you looking to put on? turbo, sc, cam, nirtrous?
    high lift cam, l92 heads, FAST intake or carb(haven't decided yet)
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  6. 12-22-2008 05:33 PM #6
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    TH 400 is a cheaper route, but no OD.
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  7. 12-25-2008 05:41 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by SCIV View Post
    TH 400 is a cheaper route, but no OD.
    would the TH 400 work with the LQ4? are there adapters to bolt it to the engine?
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  8. 12-25-2008 07:10 PM #8
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    yes it will. You need a crank spacer, flat flywheel and longer flywheel bolts available from crateenginedepot.com
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