4L80-E Conversion - What is needed to make a 4x4 4L80E work?
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4L80-E Conversion - What is needed to make a 4x4 4L80E work?
I've spent the past hour or so searching through 4l80 swap threads and I am unable to find a clear answer on what is what. I've read that you need to swap tailshafts (which it true in a 4l60e) and I've also read you just need to find the right tailshaft housing. Does anyone have any real experience with this? If I use a 4x4 trans - what all must be modified/changed to make it work the same as a 2wd unit in my Camaro?
Thanks for you help,
David
Thanks for you help,
David
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The output shaft needs to be changed and of course the tail housing. There is one other thing that will need to be done to the case. On a 4x4 unit there is a freeze plug that is installed into a lube passage. With the 2wd unit you will need to remove it and install a seal with an orifice into the hole. This is there to provide lube to the extension housing bushing. This seal with the orifice is a special piece that is in the overhaul kit.