And my 4L80E swap begins
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Things happen for a reason. It would have sucked to put it together and it not go into gear or be slipping. I am very lucky that mine works. Screw nitrous go procharger or turbo. I am considering selling my procharger eventually and going 91mm turbo. I guess I like working on this heap, lol.
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Alright, ordered a MadMan 4l80e dipstick this morning. Did some researching and it seems that's the best option. It's just like the stocker and locks, without any of the filling problems that some people have with the lokar. It's cheaper too!
I also have a cooler lined up somewhat local (jacksonville) that I'll be buying from a member here shortly. It'll be a B&M stacked plate, and I'll be using his fittings from his old TH400 setup, and running my own hose.
That should pretty much do it with big purchases. Only thing really left is miscellaneous items like wiring, sheet metal for covering the hole, fluid, etc. Now I just need to find the time to get this thing rocking.
I also have a cooler lined up somewhat local (jacksonville) that I'll be buying from a member here shortly. It'll be a B&M stacked plate, and I'll be using his fittings from his old TH400 setup, and running my own hose.
That should pretty much do it with big purchases. Only thing really left is miscellaneous items like wiring, sheet metal for covering the hole, fluid, etc. Now I just need to find the time to get this thing rocking.
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So the Drum, gaskets and seals, and slip yoke came in the mail today. Since I had a little time I stopped by the shop to put back together the clutch assembly part of the direct drum. And since I was in a rush I forgot my camera, so I had to make due with my Iphone camera.
First off I removed the second seal on the center support as per instructions for the transbrake to complete the dual feed setup.
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Here's the nice, used drum. Complete with drain hold already drilled thanks to Elite!
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First up I reinstalled the piston. This was a little bit of a PITA to get seated right without the alignment tool, but I got it. I put a light coating of lube on it and fought it for about 15 minutes before I gave up and lubed it up pretty good. After that, it went on real easily, lol. So lesson learned, the more lube the easier it is!![The Jester](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_jest.gif)
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Then it's time for the handy clamps to compress the spring and install the snap ring.
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Then I installed the clutch pack. First I installed the bottom plate, which is slanted downwards towards the center of the drum. Then I put in the steel plates and clutches, starting with a steel plate. Then the top retaining steel plate and snap ring. When that was done, I added some fresh tranny fluid to soak in there.
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So pretty much all I'm waiting on is the 34 element sprag and then I can bolt this thing back together!
First off I removed the second seal on the center support as per instructions for the transbrake to complete the dual feed setup.
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Here's the nice, used drum. Complete with drain hold already drilled thanks to Elite!
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First up I reinstalled the piston. This was a little bit of a PITA to get seated right without the alignment tool, but I got it. I put a light coating of lube on it and fought it for about 15 minutes before I gave up and lubed it up pretty good. After that, it went on real easily, lol. So lesson learned, the more lube the easier it is!
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Then it's time for the handy clamps to compress the spring and install the snap ring.
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Then I installed the clutch pack. First I installed the bottom plate, which is slanted downwards towards the center of the drum. Then I put in the steel plates and clutches, starting with a steel plate. Then the top retaining steel plate and snap ring. When that was done, I added some fresh tranny fluid to soak in there.
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So pretty much all I'm waiting on is the 34 element sprag and then I can bolt this thing back together!
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looking good man, hope the build goes good. im gonna need to get the HP tuners from you in about a week, my LS1 swap is almost done...and i got that window ready for you!
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Haven't gotten a whole lot done the past couple of days. Still waiting on my 34 element sprag to come it. But, I did get some parts in the mail.
connector for the shifter
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Madman 4l80e dipstick
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Slip yoke
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And, a couple tranny coolers
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I ended up picking up both of these coolers and the fittings for $65 shipped. I figure to run them in a series and I won't have any cooling problems. Just need to pick up some 3/8 hose and I'll be good to go.
Then came the decision of what to do about the case and how to paint it. Well I won a little money after the Superbowl, so I figured I'll use that towards getting it powder coated. I dropped it off at the coaters today and will be getting it done in a semi gloss black. But before I did I went ahead and cut off the ears and anything else I figured might get in the way.
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Won't get the case back until mid next week, and hopefully the sprag will be in too. Then I'll be able to reassemble the tranny and start putting her in!
connector for the shifter
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Madman 4l80e dipstick
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Slip yoke
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And, a couple tranny coolers
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I ended up picking up both of these coolers and the fittings for $65 shipped. I figure to run them in a series and I won't have any cooling problems. Just need to pick up some 3/8 hose and I'll be good to go.
Then came the decision of what to do about the case and how to paint it. Well I won a little money after the Superbowl, so I figured I'll use that towards getting it powder coated. I dropped it off at the coaters today and will be getting it done in a semi gloss black. But before I did I went ahead and cut off the ears and anything else I figured might get in the way.
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Won't get the case back until mid next week, and hopefully the sprag will be in too. Then I'll be able to reassemble the tranny and start putting her in!
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First up I reinstalled the piston. This was a little bit of a PITA to get seated right without the alignment tool, but I got it. I put a light coating of lube on it and fought it for about 15 minutes before I gave up and lubed it up pretty good. After that, it went on real easily, lol. So lesson learned, the more lube the easier it is!
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I hope you used some type of lip seal installer tool to install the piston.
You can't just push the piston in, no matter how much lube. The seals must be worked into place so they don't get cut or rolled.
Be sure to air check it. Sit it on the center support, block one of the feed holes, and blow air in the opposite. Be sure the clutches apply and no air leaks are present.
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Looks like some good progress!
-In regards to the trans coolers- I recommend the bar/plate one (black) over the tube/fin. There was a few threads about how the bar/plate cooler is superior. Also, add a small fan to it and you'll never have trans temp issues.
-The madman dipstick looks great! Mine should arrive Monday. Are you going to powder coat that as well?
-What part number is your slip yoke? I was looking at the Strange U1650 one.
-I might have missed this, but what shifter are you using? I was going to use a stock A4 shifter.
-In regards to the trans coolers- I recommend the bar/plate one (black) over the tube/fin. There was a few threads about how the bar/plate cooler is superior. Also, add a small fan to it and you'll never have trans temp issues.
-The madman dipstick looks great! Mine should arrive Monday. Are you going to powder coat that as well?
-What part number is your slip yoke? I was looking at the Strange U1650 one.
-I might have missed this, but what shifter are you using? I was going to use a stock A4 shifter.