One more question and I will leave you guys to the drinking and bragging.
If I just buy a rebuilt tranny what should be updated (replaced) inside so I will not have a failure in the future? ok 2 is this a good deal Link

Might be a good deal, however a lot of red flags were raised when I looked at that link.

1) It seems a bit on the cheap side to me. Did he cut corners when he rebuilt it?

2) All Auto Transmission is not listed in the Phoenix Yellow Pages. Is he using someone else's picture? Does he have a transmission shop where you can be assured of a warranty or is he a 'back-yarder' who won't be around to cover any problems?

3) He has been registered on eBay for TWO years and has NO feedback??? Why???

4) The picture shows a 4x4 transmission with no disclaimer saying that it is a stock picture. What is he selling? The one in the picture? Or the one advertised? If he is sloppy here, was he sloppy when he rebuilt the transmission?

5) He says to call or email for details, but I can't find any way to call him. More sloppiness?

Me? I would hightail it out of there.

Another Question;
how do I ID my engine, I am confused on the designations LT, LS, so on
I have a 1998 GMC 1500 reg cab 2wd long bed 305 "5.0" engine.
sorry if this is an elementary question.
Thanks AJ