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Old 01-17-2012, 04:11 PM
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Who is running a 4L80e transmission in their F-body? How do you like it? Pros? Cons? If you could do anything different what would it be? Was it worth it over a 4L60/65e?

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Who is running a 4L80e transmission in their F-body? Tons of people are
How do you like it? They are great for the cost
Pros? Strong as hell for a budget swap
Cons? Its like 270 pounds wet
If you could do anything different what would it be? I wish I could afford a Jakes performance 4l80
Was it worth it over a 4L60/65e? For sure, Other than the weight they are over built from the factory

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Thats about all I can say about it.
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A lot of the extra weight is the stock 4L80E converter, not much heavier when the converter is an aftermarket lighter one.
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A stock 4L80E in 2wd configuration, minus converter, semi-wet is 178 lbs. Approx 30-35 lbs heavier than a 4L60E or TH400.
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That's not that bad honestly. On the weight I was figuring 100 lbs. Stock 4l80 convertor would break your foot if ya dropped it lol
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A stock converter weighs 62 lbs. My circle d weighs 32 lbs. I weighed them during my swap.
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Just bought a 4L80E today to put into my LQ9, 2002 Z28. I still have to get the conversion harness and different trans mount and yoke, but I'm excited about having a lot more torque capability. We'll soon find out if it is worth it or not!
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Originally Posted by Jake's Performance
A stock 4L80E in 2wd configuration, minus converter, semi-wet is 178 lbs. Approx 30-35 lbs heavier than a 4L60E or TH400.
Originally Posted by 1badeagle
Thats about all I can say about it.
Originally Posted by T/A KID
A lot of the extra weight is the stock 4L80E converter, not much heavier when the converter is an aftermarket lighter one.
Originally Posted by Cam72aro
A stock converter weighs 62 lbs. My circle d weighs 32 lbs. I weighed them during my swap.
Originally Posted by mbaker3
Just bought a 4L80E today to put into my LQ9, 2002 Z28. I still have to get the conversion harness and different trans mount and yoke, but I'm excited about having a lot more torque capability. We'll soon find out if it is worth it or not!
sorry i havent responded i realized my "instant notification" wasnt switched on...

Thanks for the input guys... 30-35 lbs isnt bad at all, a lot less than i thought... im excited for the swap planning a front mount turbo for stock ls1 at the same time ill be building a cast iron 408 stroker for boost and need a trans to handle it w/overdrive... planning easily over 600hp...
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