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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Default Transmission went out! "Need advice"!
I have a 2000 z28 and like I said in the title my trany went out the other day... :'( I don't want to have to replace it again so I want something that will stand up to hard use. I've been looking at maybe getting a 4l60e from monster trans or maybe a 4l80e swap. I would really like to do a t-56 conversion, but I've heard that can be kinda pricey... Any advice? Suggestions?
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Getting a built 4l60e from any sponsor on here is where it's at if you don't feel like changing anything to make a 4l80e work or even more so a t-56 conversion.
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Look at what some of the sponsors are offering in terms of 4l60e's esp. RPM and FLT and see if they can help you out. They both make killer trannys.
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a good built 4l60 will hold up to alot of power like ALOT. haha and its a cheaper alternative
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Good guys at RPM if you want a 60e or 80e. I am Th400 though, that was the best/cheapest route for me when I killed my 60e.
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How hard is it to swap to a 4l80e?
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What are your mods and plans? An 80e is a pretty serious investment, and may not be completely necesary. It also adds weight to the car.
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Its all stock right now, but by the time I'm done I'm hoping for around 500hp. :nod
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You can get a well built 60e to handle that. Just like NVR_SPDS said, and 80e I'd a big investment and it might be over kill.
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*an 80e is a big investment*. Damn autocorrect.
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I have a new RPM Level 7 4L60 transmission that I need to sell ASAP. You will not break this transmission. PM me for details. It is at RPM and they can ship it to you.
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