SN95 GEN3 Coyote/10R80 SWAP

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Hi I'm new to the forum and I'm researching a Coyote swap for my SN95 Convertible. It's a 98 GT so I know a Tubular K-Member is recommended and I'm all set for fuel delivery. I Also know PBH make the necessary brackets for the power steering and such. My big concern is transmission. Currently I have a 4R70W with a B&M shifter. I'm disabled so I need to stay automatic. I really want to use the 10R80 but I'm not sure if it will fit in the body without major surgery. I already have a source for a 2020 GT with the 10R that was severely rear-ended. Luckily the trans seems intact and unharmed. Does anyone know if the tranny will fit? If so, what kind of support can I expect? Shifter options? Tail mounts? Fluid Coolers? I can't seem to find anything. My plan is to use the factory control packs unless there is good reason to use otherwise. Any help would be appreciated.
 

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I believe ‘that1320chick’ on You Tube is doing that exact swap.
If you have a donor GT, I’d still call PBH first as they will your best resource.
Good luck
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Why 10r80? The 6r80 has stronger parts available and has gone WAYYYY faster on average and is much easier to locate and PBH has done numerous ones. There is no billet planetary or sprag for the 10r80.
 

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It’s a Vert SN95, me thinks a built 10R Gen3 combo is going to be more than enough :)
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Why 10r80? The 6r80 has stronger parts available and has gone WAYYYY faster on average and is much easier to locate and PBH has done numerous ones. There is no billet planetary or sprag for the 10r80.
The 10R is what's in the 2020 GT, I can get the entire car for $5500 but as I said, EVERYTING from the back seats rearward is smashed to pieces. Broadsided by a dump truck that ran a red light.
 

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It’s a Vert SN95, me thinks a built 10R Gen3 combo is going to be more than enough :)
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Yeah it's a ragtop. Had it since new, Nov. 97. 265K on the clock. All the usual leaks and thrust bearings are starting to growl around 4500 RPM. So it's time for a rebuild at the very least. After pricing a new crate 4.6 and 4R70 it comes out the around the same to buy the wrecked GT and it only has 1800 miles on it.
 

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Then that sounds like a killer deal go for it!

The 10R is what's in the 2020 GT, I can get the entire car for $5500 but as I said, EVERYTING from the back seats rearward is smashed to pieces. Broadsided by a dump truck that ran a red light.
 

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Schrader performance has a 6r80 swap guide and crossmember. That’s probably your best starting point with the 10 speed.

Let us know how it goes.
 

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Thanks! I'll look it up and see what they have. I did find out I can't use the factory controller. Too many suspension and chassis mounted sensors to move over. However, I did find a replacement at US Shift.com. Sadly, the same applies to the engine control pack too. That replacement id widely available from LMR, PBH, and American Muscle.
 

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