4l80E Strength
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From: so cal
Originally Posted by WE TODD DID
There was never an issue with lube in the early models, not to mention that the late models have a junky od sprag that will not withstand any sort of punishment! Plus, the early models have a better parts interchange and availability, being that some 400 stuff can be used.
anythingL80E>anythingL60E
and I own a 65E myself.... If I wasnt an idiot, I would have haf FLT build me an *)E and do the conversion the first time rather than going through two of their level 5 65's so far.... great trans's but 4500#'s + N2O = boom....
and I own a 65E myself.... If I wasnt an idiot, I would have haf FLT build me an *)E and do the conversion the first time rather than going through two of their level 5 65's so far.... great trans's but 4500#'s + N2O = boom....
I think some of the confusion of early vs. late being better is over the lube circuit. If for hauling/towing, I would consider the newer style.
I doubt there is any durability difference for normal driving use in a car. Assuming you had any kind of power to actually need this trans, wide open OD usage would only be possible for a very short time.... unless you had a place to run 100+mph for miles on end. Most usage would be for economy only.
The early front coolant lines are much easier to adapt on the f-body. I got the early style for this reason.
I doubt there is any durability difference for normal driving use in a car. Assuming you had any kind of power to actually need this trans, wide open OD usage would only be possible for a very short time.... unless you had a place to run 100+mph for miles on end. Most usage would be for economy only.
The early front coolant lines are much easier to adapt on the f-body. I got the early style for this reason.
I have a Hughes-built 80E with the TCI T-Com controller and I love it. I've only thrown 501rwhp at it so far, but the T-trim is hear and I'm expecting at least 600rwhp the next go around. I love the tranny, and have it set to lockup over 45mph and at WOT above 45. Best of both worlds!
Jim
Jim
