tomorrow i am checking out a 1981 454 for sale. it's selling for $500 CDN, which i think is a good price.. every other 454 is around $1000.

95% chance its a 2 bolt main, but i dont really care.

anyways, i am wondering what kind of transmission i will need to sport this motor?? in the future i will mod the motor to 600hp. what kinda of auto tranny should i get? and what kinda standard tranny can i get? are there arny old 4spd standard i can get?

im sure a T-56 will work, but for me to get one is over $2,000.. ane i know older auto's i can get for cheap.. but i really like the idea of an old 4spd stick

 

Put a Turbo 400 trans behind it with the big out-put shaft. It would be the easiest, cheapest way to go. If you really wanted to get into it, you could get a 4L80E. The only thing is you would need some minor computer upgrades. take care and have fun,~~rob