[Rattletrap]

Putting together a 88LX coupe with 6.0. aka project snoball
Just to get it going I got a local TH350 and 3500 stall, when I really wanted a T56 or Ford 5 speed so I can have OD and drive it around the mountains/etc.
BUT every way I look at a manual set up its $2k-$2500 just depending on the parts.

Keep wondering about an OD tranny....the thoughts of a 4L60e comes up, so does a 4L80e.

The 80 is about 100#s heavier than the 60, DRY. How much power does it rob?

I have an 80 in the 71 and often wonder how much quicker it would be with a 60 or A3 but i built that truck to tow not race but you know how that goes.

Granted I probably would have $2k in the end if I did the A4/OD trans but just trying to figure out what I might be giving up if going to the 80....
The Auto set up would be so much simpler to put in the car than a Manual....

I need a money tree.........

Purpose of the car: to have fun, I think it should hit a 6.9 eighth mile on motor and if we need to go quicker I got bottles. Would like to be able to drive the car anywhere, that includes to the mountains and back without roasting the trans..

Discuss please!!