ls2 winch truck

[tuff6ty]

i have just brought a new toy and a am thinking of puting a ls2 in it but dont know if the 60 series 5 speed will hold up to the power or just put an auto in it ?

[85lux]

i would try a more recent gearbox, you want a box that will handle fast gearchanges. a built auto is good for this, or typically a more modern gearbox will shift faster. the 60 box is a H55F which is the same as the 45 series 5 speeds. a slow shift from first to second on a steep hill causes you to virtually come to a stop, losing all forward motion and liable to a lot of wheelspin when you finally find second. i cannot comment on the strength of the H55F, but i know a Turbo 400 would be good for your engine. i was going for a manualised Turbo400 behind a LS1 in my winch comp rig. i switched to a 289 Windsor and bought an adapter to mate the T400 to the 289.
just my 2C