What needs to be done to a 4l60e that will hold 800hp?
08-08-2017, 08:16 PM
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What needs to be done to a 4l60e that will hold 800hp? That will last 50,000 miles, will be DD, and what will it be price wise, with me doing the work? Or just get a 4l80e, put a shift kit it and be done with it.
Thank you.
Thank you.
08-08-2017, 08:32 PM
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Even a 4L80E requires hard parts at that power level......Billet Input Shaft & Forward Hub at the least along with a good performance rebuild.
A 4L60E shouldn't be a consideration at your life to overhaul/freshen expectations.
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08-09-2017, 09:44 AM
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My 150k mile stock 80e lasted 2 years at that power level, beaten on almost daily for thousands of miles before it broke the sprag.
08-09-2017, 10:57 AM
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It wont be at 800hp all the time, just certain times. I could live with changing out the trans every couple of years for a good used unit. I like the 60e size, easier for me move around.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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08-09-2017, 11:19 AM
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I had the same decision to make, I sold my working 60 and bought an 80e. Found a rebuilt unit in the junkyard for 90 bucks, added an Hd2 kit and gonna let it eat. I agree I will be at the limit of what the trans can handle at that power level though.
08-10-2017, 08:25 AM
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There's a member on here with a syclone I think the members name is syclone making 600awhp on a stock 4l80e with a shift kit. Definitely the easy route to get a 80e.
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08-10-2017, 11:13 PM
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08-11-2017, 10:50 AM
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We in fact have the 4L60E you want and we stand behind it 1 year warranty more available . This is a video of one being torn down for inspection after 50 10lb spray passes along with many N/A passes , street driving daily driving and roll racing 1000RWP 1 YEAR OUT .
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08-11-2017, 08:40 PM
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08-11-2017, 09:39 PM
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60e's don't hold up that well under stock power, with soccer moms driving, If this guy has actually figured out how to make one live at 1000 hp, he's spent a bunch of time and $ doing it. You can't expect him to give away all the secrets for free
08-11-2017, 09:45 PM
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He can build an 80e that will live at this power
60e's don't hold up that well under stock power, with soccer moms driving, If this guy has actually figured out how to make one live at 1000 hp, he's spent a bunch of time and $ doing it. You can't expect him to give away all the secrets for free
60e's don't hold up that well under stock power, with soccer moms driving, If this guy has actually figured out how to make one live at 1000 hp, he's spent a bunch of time and $ doing it. You can't expect him to give away all the secrets for free
08-12-2017, 01:31 AM
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I understand that the 60e is trash, and I also agree that the 80 would be a much better option. What I don't agree with is, basically saying this guy won't be able to do it on his own. Maybe he has the mechanical aptitude.....maybe he doesnt....i don't know. But to just flat out write the guy off, not a fan of that. I also never implied that any shop should divulge their secrets.
However I agree, it's not likely that a DIY guy will be successful with their first 4L60E build period, even if they have great mechanical aptitude.
Even a simple transmission will eat a first time up.
A 4L60E definitely will., A 4L60E at 800 HP, not likely to be successful and will result in a bunch of frustration.
08-12-2017, 02:43 PM
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My opinion is that unless you are very transmission savvy you aren't going to be able to pull this off well and it seems worth it to me to just buy one done correctly.
And yeah, maybe the OP is very skilled. But then why is he asking what needs to be done? It just seems risky to me. Never enough time or money to do it right the first time, but we always find both to do it right the second time. That's my 2 cents.
08-12-2017, 05:58 PM
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Becasue it requires a lot of $$$ in parts and a lot of knowledge. So maybe I should have elaborated....... By the time you get everything you need to put it together you are going to have a lot of money it. Shops like Performabuilt put these things together quickly so there isnt a **** ton of labor involved. What you are paying for is parts and KNOWLEDGE. How do they get their trannies to hold up? F if i know. They tell you all of the parts going into them right on their website. So what are they NOT telling you? That's the extra that you are paying for. Plus the skill and experience to DO things right, not just KNOW HOW.
My opinion is that unless you are very transmission savvy you aren't going to be able to pull this off well and it seems worth it to me to just buy one done correctly.
And yeah, maybe the OP is very skilled. But then why is he asking what needs to be done? It just seems risky to me. Never enough time or money to do it right the first time, but we always find both to do it right the second time. That's my 2 cents.
My opinion is that unless you are very transmission savvy you aren't going to be able to pull this off well and it seems worth it to me to just buy one done correctly.
And yeah, maybe the OP is very skilled. But then why is he asking what needs to be done? It just seems risky to me. Never enough time or money to do it right the first time, but we always find both to do it right the second time. That's my 2 cents.
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