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Old 02-27-2017, 11:09 AM   #1
Nima
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Western WA
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Tranny choices for LM7 conversion

Hi:
I am considering a vortech 5.3 conversion and trying to gather the parts. I have few basic questions:
with my truck being a manual 3 speed, what would be the easier and most cost effective route to go: an auto or manual transmission? My goal is making a nice daily driver.
What would happen to steering column/wheel in either manual or auto tranny case? I suppose needing a later model steering column as well? Will it be floor shift or column shift?
And the last questions, can driveshaft be modified or would it make more sense to get a new one?
I really don't have space to get a whole donor truck but would it be easier and more cost effective to find a 2000 and newer truck to get the engine, tranny, steering column and possible the driveshaft from it?
Thanks,
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1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project
1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake
1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!!
1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive
1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project
2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner
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