Sorry, Yes, I guess I forgot to mention that the car is completely stock at this point. I did see your page from a link on another thread, very informative.
In the next couple days, I'll be purchasing this:
eBay Motors: ATSG TECH MANUAL 4T65E 4T65-E 1997-ON GM ELECTRONIC
.... And this.....
eBay Motors: 4T65E ALTO SUPER KITw/STEEL,FILTER,BOTH BANDS,ETC.97-02
(will these have what I need?)
.....As well as a shift kit, and torque converter (it was the reason to pull it all out anyway), I was getting the (if I remember correctly...) P01702? code (I know there was a 2 at the end and it was for a TCC stuck on). But I don't know what a decent torque converter is, where to get it, or who makes it. Does it make sense to go with one with a stall at 2100 or 2500? or is that overkill for a stock engine and tranny? Is it good enough to go to the local NAPA or Autozone to get one or are they not reliable?
Also, can you recommend what maintenance I should do to the engine while I have it out that will give me the biggest reliability/performance bang for my buck?
I have $800 to do all this with and replace the front strut mounts. Will that be enough?
Thanks!
