GM automatics and 4 wheel drive
We have a 1988 Chevy K5 Blazer that is about to under go a motor change
My son and I are about to do a major motor transformation in either an LS based engine with a 4L60 automatic which we plan to buy a whole 4x4 trans if we go that route. We are also looking at going in the total opposite direction with an "old skool" carbed 383 motor with a tunnel ram set up with either a Turbo 350 or 400 trans. My question is can I buy a regular 2 WD trans and remove the tail shaft and bolt the transfer case from the 700R4 directly to one of thse transmissions or do I need to find a whole TH 350 OR 400 4X4 trans and just build it? I'm wanting to buy a TCI street fighter or similar trans that will support about 425 HP and add the transfer case to it if I can.