You would have to install a TV cable and change your wiring. I don't know how the computer would handle not reading the transmission. I suspect it won't affect the engine at all. Supposedly the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is the same, so that's a plus. The most important thing is setting up your TV cable. I'll warn you that a TV cable is a pain in the rump, and not getting it right will burn up your transmission. I have a video on that. You already have a TBI, so if your throttle cable bracket is different, you should still have the mounting holes in the right place for the correct bracket. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4fBoAELaA1A.html Thanks for watching!
My 1992 k1500 700r4 4x4 needs to be rebuilt or replaced. I live in Central California. Should I have a shop rebuild it or order a rebuilt unit from a reputable online seller? I'd like to keep it under a couple grand.
That's a tough question, and I can't give you a solid answer, only advice. Unfortunately for consumers, competent transmission shops are hard to find. Transmissions are very finicky, and there are far more transmission shops than there are detail-oriented technicians. Buyer beware! You're in central California, so there are likely more options for you than we have here. You need to ask around and find out who the local go-to-guy is for transmissions. Who do the racers recommend? Where do fleet trucks go? You also need to ask around before you buy from a "reputable" online vendor. There are some big-name vendors who get absolutely trashed in the forums because their advertising budget gets their name out there, but their quality isn't comparable. One of the major downsides of an online transmission purchase is the recourse is limited and the shipping is expensive if something's wrong. You can't just drive it back and chat with the tech for a fix. The sad truth is that I don't think you're going to get a good transmission shopping on a budget. The transmission on the stand just got a rebuild by a buddy's cousin, and it was far cheaper than I expected. I'm a little worried about it, but my buddy says his cousin put transmissions in a few trucks for him, and they all worked great. I never would have even known about his shop if word-of-mouth hadn't contributed. And that's my biggest advice, get word of mouth recommendations and warnings. If you're not on GMT400.com, I recommend asking there. I don't want to denigrate any shops or online vendors here, but they'll give you the dirt on who's shady and who isn't. If you can get it to Vegas, there is a forum member who runs a transmission shop there. Thanks for watching!
