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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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I have a 97 4L80E 4WD and i want to put in my 98 Z28. having hard time finding real answers.
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Old Jul 11, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...l80e-swap.html

This should get you pointed in the right direction...
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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i was reading and found that i need a differant output shaft on the tranny, here's a pic of what i have
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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The 4x4 output shaft you have is much shorter than the one needed for your slip yoke application, also you will need to get the correct tailshaft housing.
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so i need to order which output shaft, im confused and the aftermarket ones are over priced. I picked up a 2WD tail on ebay but after reading, GM makes various differant parts for the 4L80e and i just want to order the correct ones, way over budget.
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Old Jul 12, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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can i use a turbo 400 output shaft
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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there is a speed ring for the rear sensor on a 2wd thats not on most 4wd's, unless its a rebuild from a 2wd-also there is a plug in the rear of the 4wd trans that needs one from a 2wd (small hole in it for oiling)
so sensor ring, diff output shaft, rear housing, plug is at least needed, unless someone has something else to add-there are some people on ebay that sell used parts, prob find the shaft and output carrier w/ring
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The 4L80e was used in a lot of vehicles, many of them are just getting to the end of normal life, so the market for used parts will soon be flooded. In the last year I have noticed the prices for complete units and parts is going down really fast. I thought I got a great deal when I paid 400 for a complete trans with converter a year ago, but now they are selling for under $300 on craigslist
My 4000# car has all stock hard parts with alto friction, it seems to be doing fine at 590 rwtq, so you may not need aftermarket parts.

Circle D in Houston also has a transmission shop attached, I bet they can provide you with a box of used parts to convert from 4x4 to 2wd slip yoke.
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Originally Posted by pdasterly
can i use a turbo 400 output shaft
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Different shaft.

The best output shaft for you would be the one that is fully splined.

You can also take the more common type and machine it. I machine them when building them for a car application so they get more spline engagement with the yoke.



You should be able to find a used one, there are several variations but any can be made to work, some easier than others.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Make sure you use an output for a '97-up transmission.
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