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Old May 14, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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3800 series 2

which auto tranny can i use? could i use a 700r4? they seem to be easier to get ahold of. the car is an 82 firebird.
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Old May 15, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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From: Sharonville OH
Car: 98 Z28 vert
Engine: LS1
Transmission: automagic
Axle/Gears: 2.73 - boo racing yay MPG
you mean the modern 3.8l v6?
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Old May 16, 2003 | 01:16 PM
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Engine: LT1
Transmission: 700r4
3800 are for front wheel drive car. probably not worth doing this conversion.
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Old May 16, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
Engine: Lt1
Transmission: T56
4th gens had them also....I am thinking this is what he means.
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Old May 17, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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I've done a 3800 SII swap already.

http://www.ghostwheeltech.net/gwtfi/volvo/volvo.html

Check that out, then lemme know if I can help.

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