4dr4x4blaze - That's the answer I wanted! Thanks everyone, I would rather use a manual, but the 4L60 is cool. And ODGREEN; thanks for the info on the wiring harness. From my understanding; the 96 was the first year for the 195ish hp Vortec, but has the downside of the 'electronically(?) controlled tranny.'4dr4x4blaze said:the only transmission with a 4.3 conected to it in that year would be a 4l60e as already said.