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Old January 23rd, 2024, 12:00 AM
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Default 89 suburban 454 swap need tranny ideas

I have a lifted 89 Suburban that I am swapping a built 454 into it and I don’t know what automatic transmission I would want to put in it the engine will make 550 horsepower and it’ll be a mudding rig thank you for any advice you have!
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HP doesn't matter. Pick a tranny that's rated to handle your torque

mechanical:
beefed up TH340/400

electronic:
4L80/85
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