Just a message for Exclamation. The LS1 just fits in the VX and the best trany to use is the 4L60E. If you want to stay with the TOD, you will have to use a 4L60E from a 4x4 and make a custom adapter plate. The other option is use a long tail 4L60E for a 2WD application which would save you allot of time and money. I dropped in a LS1 (LQ9) in my VX 3-4 years ago with a 4L60E and I love it. I might even drop one in my other VX but we will have to see. Good luck!