No. It was a stock 75 shortbed. I put a used 6.2 LS, cam and 6L80E. The 6l80e was a huge mistake and I should have went with a 4l80e. I couldn't get anyone to tune the 6l right. Had front Tubular Control Arms, coilovers, vintage air, Dakota Digital Gauges, custom aluminum wheels etc.

Well I don't know many watch guys but I do know an army of car guys here in LA. But I will be honest, I do see some builds that I'm not a fan of but i dont base it off price. I see garage builds that i like better than some SEMA builds.

I do see a lot of watch snobs that bas things off price and exclusivity.

I dont blame you. It's also the headache, time etc. And sometimes, we don't always get what we put into the car. So we as a buyer can sometimes come up on a deal. I hear all these people say built not bought, but it's been 4 years and it's never been on the street. Or, it brakes every other month so they have to baby it. I've had a 64 falcon, 64 el Camino, 75 c10, 73 camaro, 72 chevelle and 72 cutlass as well. I tell people just to buy something done now. Depending on the quality of the build

How did you like your Jasper? They been around forever. I had my 700r4 rebuilt my with red alto clutches, kolene steels, beast sunsheel, 500 boost valve, Kevlar band, transgo shift kit, HD Sprag etc. I had it on my old carbureted LS1. I liked it but to hot on the road course. I blew my 4l70 on the infield of Fontana Speedway. On a 20 min track session, all could get is maybe 6-10min then it got to hot. Especially in the summer. Now the with the manual, I can stay as long as I want.

I prefer the older versions

I'm running 3.73 for my particular transmission and 25.5" diameter rear tire. The TKX has about 3 options for gears for a GM. My combination is best for what I have. It's on the street 90% of the time.

About 99% of aftermarket car parts are not licensed by the manufacturer for my chevelle for instance. And they still say Chevrolet, Chevelle or GM.