Running automatic? Come inside....

[novajess1972]

I see a ton of manual trannies....TKOs and T56s, and I'm sure they're great. But is there anyone out there running autos....4l60s and 4l80s or even 700r4's? Since I am on a tight budget of about $15-16k (including what I purchase the car for) chances are that I am going to end up finding an auto car (more budget-friendly, of course). I am thinking that I will be backing the 454BB that I already have with an auto instead of a manual tranny. And I don't want to run a TH350/400. I want something for the highway, as I love to put my cars on the road.

So is there anyone running the later model autos (4l60, 4l80, 700r4) with regular old seasoned BBs? And how does it work for you? Pros and cons?

Thanks!