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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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what all do i need to rebuild one? be my first one need help


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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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A core and a rebuild kit are a good start
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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what is the best or a good rebuild kit


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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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The 4l80e has been around for 21 years so finding a core should be easy. Look for one from 1996 that does not seem too beat up or smell burnt. They go for around $275-$300for that year so don't pay more than that. Buy an overhaul kit that contains the upgraded high energy cluthches or equivalent like Raybestos Stage 1 frictions. A good manual to reference and some patience should be a start. Transtar, WIT, or Precision International are some transmission parts vendors you can use to find parts.
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Go with Transtar, buy a LATE model 4L80E kit. That will have the Hi Energy frictions you need. Check out Jake's Performance, we sell rebuild kits of varying levels to guys who want to rebuild their own 4L80E. Goes from a basket gasket/filter set to a complete Stage II - V.
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Old Sep 25, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Here's mine DIY finished on the weekend. I even labelled it. Stage 11 Jakes Full Manual. Now to put it in and hope I did not mess it up.
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Jakes is the Best at 4L80Es & thats not because theyre a Sponsor Its Because theyve earned it & When Other transmission shops Tell you Jakes is the best with 4L80Es That oughta tell ya somethin That being said Just call em those guys will ask questions & recommend what you really need Plus they make a couple trans-brakes for em Jakes will get my money when my 4L80E is on the bench Gotta get my 396 LTx done first LoL Get the manual too Theres prolly a video how to somewhere I just aint got that far Got one for 300 in good working order though Get the Upgraded bands ,clutches & Sprags too IF your goin over 1000hp get the billet shafts too

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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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thanks for the help i have a core now just shifts hard when warm and revs alittle higher than normal in first . figured time for rebuild



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