98 5.3 swap transmission recommendation.

[evltaco]

So, just got done building my 5.3 for this swap. my initial plan was to buy a built 4l60e mated to a np241c transfer case, but i've been on a couple forums and I see a lot of people using NV4500s and various other manual transmissions. Just wondering what people on here recommend should I continue as planned with the 4l60e or go back to manual? Keep in mind this truck will be used for trail riding, and beach riding. also used on the highway for daily commuting every once in a while. Axles are 3/4 ton driver side drop T-Case.

 

[White Stripe]

For your uses I would use a sm465. A 5 speed would be useless with those big tires. Have the trans rebuilt b4 installing