Got a 5.3 now the tranny....

[kwin]

Picked up a 2006 5.3 today , reasonable mileage with a harness. No computer
Trying to figure out what to do for a transmission. Its going in my 1990 2wd crew cab. I have been given a 1989 GMC 1/2 ton with a 700r4.
Should I use this one or look for a 406le,
I plan to modify the factory harness, any suggestions?
I'm having trouble finding a 406le in this neck of the woods that is not a 4wd.
Thanks for any input.
Keith

[Thealien]

I am pretty sure that 2006 is DBW and there will be no way of hooking up the 700s TV cable (although I have seen an ingenious installation where someone hooked it up to the DBW gas pedal but I can't find it).

It will be easier with the 4L60e IMHO

[Pop's C-10]

change it to cable TB..run tha 700

[kwin]

Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

change it to cable TB..run tha 700

I already have a cable throttle body, that was the way i was leaning.

Thanks

[kwin]

Originally Posted by Thealien

It will be easier with the 4L60e IMHO

Agreed , I would if I could find a 2wd one, but I have given up hope.
99% of the trucks up here are 4x4 and finding a two wheel drive tranny has been frustrating.

Keith

[pat565]

I found one in Edmonton just a few months ago. Just keep looking

As far as the harness, give me a pm and I'll send you the info for a shop in Saskatoon that makes harnesses. I got the info from Scott at Mopac.