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How strong is the 4L80E overdrive?

   
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Default How strong is the 4L80E overdrive?
Can I run the car hard in overdrive or do I need to gear the car to stay out of overdrive in the 1/4?
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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What year 4L80? Has it been built?
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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Shift it to OD!
Probably more efficient to run in 1-3rd, but you won't hurt it.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Shift it to OD!
Probably more efficient to run in 1-3rd, but you won't hurt it.
Cool, I just didn't want to raise the rear gear if possible.
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