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35 Chevy (LT5) with an auto trans
hey guys,
How hard is it to put an Automatic Transmission in an LT5? A local friend bought a LT5 Crate motor and plans on installing it in a 35 Chevy... Also is going to purchase an automatic transmission and install it as well. I "heard" it was hard to get everything to work right and not as reliable to use it, but is that really true? How many LT5 automatic's are out there and is it a good idea? thanks! David |
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Re: 35 Chevy (LT5) with an auto trans
As soon as he finished another project, he will get right to this.... Man I'm jealous!
  
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Re: 35 Chevy (LT5) with an auto trans
this is going to be sick
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Re: 35 Chevy (LT5) with an auto trans
From what I've read the 4L80E bolts right up to the LT5 bell housing.
NitrousJunkie has one such set up and ZR1Pete has done a couple of them. Brazilfree has one. Do a search on that "Other Forum", there's lots of discussion about it. I can't speak on reliability, but I'm sure that with enough $$$ anything is possible. Looks like an interesting project, keep the pics coming!! TomC
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10-01-2008
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Re: 35 Chevy (LT5) with an auto trans
Mine is a 4l80e and is still going strong.. hard to beat if you like autos..there is also a site for a company that biulds some wicked 4l80e's and sells upgrade parts- It cost $10k to install in 1994 ( I wouldn't think it would be that much on a setup for the 35Chevy however)
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Re: 35 Chevy (LT5) with an auto trans
Well....
His cost is less than half of your $10k believe it or not. We are setting up a group of "locals" to visit his garage and also member who owns a bar in the area as well!!!! 
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Re: 35 Chevy (LT5) with an auto trans
who makes the flywheel for it . what is the cost for a built trans ?
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Re: 35 Chevy (LT5) with an auto trans
Quote:
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/4l80e.htm |
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