I am not necessarily looking for the cheapest way out. This is the same reason i did not buy a gtp, that and grand prix are all over. i have also looked into adding a turbo instead. and i am aware that the trannys are different. the sc ss's have a lower set of gears and are "heavy duty". I think there would be more to putting in a sc motor that just dropping it in, like the ecu amongst much other hardware. i think that the sc ss's tranny would be and easier sawp.