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Originally Posted by 2muchboost
Sorry to thread jack but what was your experience like with the CD009? Hated my T56 setup even with a fresh rebuild and some upgrades.
Any used engine has the risk of having issues and as noted above you can use other GM motors other than the high cost LS1, LS2, LS3 etc. GM engines are known to be stout even with high mileage. Know enough folks with 200k plus miles beating the piss ot of them with zero issues. My uncles 2002 was one with 280k miles and mild upgrades with no motor issues but the trans blew twice.
I like both setups for different reasons but its hard to beat the availability of GM parts and the aftermarket support for them.
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I love the cd009, the only down grade about it is it sits a little low in the back and the gearing is not hwy friendly like a t56. I am switching to a z/g diff to run the 3.3 and 3.5 rearends. the 4.08 was 3250 rpm @70 which isn't fun, but should be around 2500 rpm or lower with the 3.3. I would recommend this all day, the shifter feels amazing unlike a t56 and you can shift super fast with the serial9 shifter. cd009's are super stout and I have not had any issues with it. I am only running a clutch masters fx350 with a HD pressure plate and it feels and engages like stock and doesn't have a problem holding 365whp and 350 tq