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Jan 28, 2010 | 11:47 AM

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i called performabuilt like 3 times, they said eitha t400 or 4l80e. i just found out if i get the t4oo i would also need..the Master Blaster torque converter, cross member with spacer, adjustable Torque Arm with drive shaft loop, steel Nitrous drive shaft, speed sensor, converter cover, Lokar dip stick, crankshaft spacer and transmission mount. This transmission and torque converter are rated at 1200 horse power. and also like $4385. soo this desicion aint easy or cheap! do i need ALL of that or just TC and drive shaft?

i believe 400s are easier and cheaper to rebuild. plus it's a tranny that a lot more people have experience with opposed to an 80e. so if you ever decide to get it freshened up in the future you can probably take it to a local shop provided they have a good history.

Jan 28, 2010 | 05:00 PM

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Yikes, from reading their site I was under the impression that going to a TH400 would be a lot cheaper. My bad.

Jan 28, 2010 | 05:22 PM

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Yikes, from reading their site I was under the impression that going to a TH400 would be a lot cheaper. My bad.

the tranny itself isnt expensive all the things you need to get it to work in a late model f body are what bring the cost up.

Jan 29, 2010 | 01:46 AM

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i think im gonna buy a performabuilt 4l60e level 3 800rwhp tranny. i dont race alot, just need it not to break on the damn dyno.

Jan 29, 2010 | 08:55 PM

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I am in a simillar sittuation as you without your powerlevel. Take your time and do some research. Consider customer service, reputation, others feed back.
Dont make a quick decision based on price. I am going with FLT and considering the level 7 RPM. However i am very impressed with FLT based on customer service and reputation.

Jan 30, 2010 | 01:51 AM

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ya i agree FLT is good. performabuilt has a year warrantee i like though

Jun 24, 2011 | 07:47 PM

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well i bought the 4l60e level 3 from performabuilt. seems pretty sweet. hope it holds.

Jun 24, 2011 | 08:11 PM

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i am installing my jakes performance lvl 2 4l80e with t-brake this week, thats good for 750hp they have a lvl 3 and 4 good for 1200+hp. i spent about 3k total for my swap.