Q: Need to drop transmission from a 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 into another 1997 Chevy Silverado with a 350 engine, is that ok?

asked by on November 17, 2017

Will it work if we take a transmission from a Chevy Silverado 1500 and drop it in another Chevy Silverado truck with a 350 engine?

My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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