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Hey all,
So I've been thinking about how I can have my cake and eat it too. . .
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I've also seen the article in Mopar Muscle ( I think) where Keisler makes a kit to put a GM 4L80E behind a big block, but haven't seen a follow up as to how it held up so I'm a bit skeptical there.
the keisler auto isn't a 4L80, it's a 4L60E. I personally wouldn't trust one behind a healthy big block. if you don't mind cutting, and want an auto, I'd go with a 46RH (A518). you could sell your built 727 and converter probably for $500+, and you can get built 46RH's with a converter up to 2800-3k stall in the $2k-2300 range (or a little less than just the gear vendors cost. with the 46RH, you also get these advantages: .69 OD vs. .78, and a lockup clutch to eliminate converter slip on highway cruise (lower trans temps, more efficiency).
if cutting is an issue and you want a manual, your best bet IMHO would be to go with the passion OD gearset for an A833 4 speed. it's got a .8 OD, so it's about the same as a gear vendors.
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