recommendations for a stand alone controller 4L80E
recommendations for a stand alone controller 4L80E for a carbed motor that has no electronics
Im pretty sure I ll have to add a TPS and a tach signal
but have never done one so fire away.
Second option would be build a 200-4R to hold up to 500WHP
Im pretty sure I ll have to add a TPS and a tach signal
but have never done one so fire away.
Second option would be build a 200-4R to hold up to 500WHP
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Manual control box is easy. You can make your own or Jakes performance sells one that is plug and play.
Makes it full manual shift.
Or, us shift, compushift, etc...most need a throttle position signal and an rpm signal. Both can be added to carb motor pretty easily
Makes it full manual shift.
Or, us shift, compushift, etc...most need a throttle position signal and an rpm signal. Both can be added to carb motor pretty easily
whats options on a 200-4R that will hold up to 500 HP 600 ft pounds
by the time I factor in the controller,a 4l80e built for that is north of $2k
wondering if a 200-4R with some billet parts will be more cost effective.
by the time I factor in the controller,a 4l80e built for that is north of $2k
wondering if a 200-4R with some billet parts will be more cost effective.
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They have lots of experience with them.
500hp/600ft lbs should be well in the range of a 2004r. Will probably need a billet fwd drum, billet servo, new sun shell, new stator tube, I'd probably go with an input shaft. Then you need to properly handle the hydraulics.
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The 4L80E becomes the best option (currently) for most combinations over 700+ HP...
The THM200-4R units can be built to handle 1,000 HP or so when done by the few people who "actually" have success with them... But cost more than a 4L80E at the same power level. Not the best investment choice over a 4L80E.
A proper built THM200-4R will perform well and last (@600 Ft/Lbs) but will cost over $2,000.
Yes of course they can be built cheaper... and a bunch of guys would probably try to sell you one cheaper...
But it won't work out... I have great experience building both of those transmissions for 1,000 HP.
If someone sells you a level 1 billion THM200-4R for $1,700 it is a scam... They simply cost more when done right. Sorry.
The THM200-4R units can be built to handle 1,000 HP or so when done by the few people who "actually" have success with them... But cost more than a 4L80E at the same power level. Not the best investment choice over a 4L80E.
A proper built THM200-4R will perform well and last (@600 Ft/Lbs) but will cost over $2,000.
Yes of course they can be built cheaper... and a bunch of guys would probably try to sell you one cheaper...
But it won't work out... I have great experience building both of those transmissions for 1,000 HP.
If someone sells you a level 1 billion THM200-4R for $1,700 it is a scam... They simply cost more when done right. Sorry.
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