Thread: Ls1 is the way forward.. but what gearbox?

give Hiline 4wd a call in vic he could make you one.

Ok, i dont need one any time soon, but will remember that whe i do.

any chance of pics of yours?

has anyone looked into the tremec TR6060 as a suitable box.
if a TR6060 - LT230 adapter could be found?

or is the nissan 5 speed about the only practical way to go for a manual LSx

Have an internet search or buy a copy of Hemmings and look for wreckers in the USA. Chev, Cadillac, Buick, GMC make a wide range of 4WD's. You can probably buy the whole engine and trans package for less than the cost of conversions.

Originally Posted by tebone

I don't agree with you regarding the 4l60e being all bad. I currently have an 4l60 behind a supercharged 383 chev adapted to lt230. Auto has all new insides 650-700hp ( cost 2k) and has never given me trouble. It has a great low first and good overdrive. Keep the tranny cool and you won't have any troubles.

Regards Paul

I agree I have an LS1 Behind 4160 to lt230 in a classic of coarse and I flog it.. never had a drama ..just tryng to pull it up...YEA..

are you interested in 4hp22 zf with lots done to it with adaptor custom torque converter and transfercase ready to go?

was anyone looked into the toyota boxes W58 (supra? i believe) to go behind an LS to a LT230?

Originally Posted by brend0n

has anyone looked into the tremec TR6060 as a suitable box.
if a TR6060 - LT230 adapter could be found?

or is the nissan 5 speed about the only practical way to go for a manual LSx

The Tremec 6 speed gearboxes are very long. I don't think you would get one to fit in a Rangie because there isn't much room to move the transfer case rearwards (floor gets in the way). I have a T56 Magnum at work I can measure if wanted.