4l80e almost done
Re: 4l80e almost done There was an LT1 guy over at www.camaroz28.com who did it but you would be the first LS1 guy... info and pics please!!!!! How are you controlling it and what does it weigh?
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Re: 4l80e almost done trans go has a stick contoller so it will be full manual shifting 
and a lockup in overdrive. kind of like the th400 guys are doing - until a trans brake goes in :p. it weighs about 85-100 pounds more if I remember correctly. it uses 7 more horse power than a 4l60e . will get pictures out soon- 
and a lockup in overdrive. kind of like the th400 guys are doing - until a trans brake goes in :p. it weighs about 85-100 pounds more if I remember correctly. it uses 7 more horse power than a 4l60e . will get pictures out soon- Trending Topics
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Re: 4l80e almost done a stock 4l80e will handle about as much if not more than any "built" 4l60e. a built 4l80e can be rated for 900-1200hp , so quite a bit more. it's basically a th400 with overdrive.
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Re: 4l80e almost done Whats the advantage your trying to get out of this the only one I see is strength/durability the 4l80 is stronger but will most likely hurt your performance won't it.
I know this take a new 1/2 ton truck for a ride witch has 5.3 and 4L60E with 3.73 rear, than take a 3/4 ton with 6.0 and 4L80E 3.73 rear and you won't believe the difference.
The 1/2 ton will kill the 3/4 ton off the line,yes there is some weight difference here but the 6.0 has more hp and torque at earlier rpms.
My 6.0 is a bone off the line and I couldn't figure out why so here is what I found out it's all in the gearing of the transmission.
The 4L60E first gear is 3.06, the 4L80E first is 2.48 so you see the 4L60E has a much greater advantage coming out of the hole to start with.
This is why chevy put the 4l60e in the silverado ss with the 6.0 to make it quicker.
I know this take a new 1/2 ton truck for a ride witch has 5.3 and 4L60E with 3.73 rear, than take a 3/4 ton with 6.0 and 4L80E 3.73 rear and you won't believe the difference.
The 1/2 ton will kill the 3/4 ton off the line,yes there is some weight difference here but the 6.0 has more hp and torque at earlier rpms.
My 6.0 is a bone off the line and I couldn't figure out why so here is what I found out it's all in the gearing of the transmission.
The 4L60E first gear is 3.06, the 4L80E first is 2.48 so you see the 4L60E has a much greater advantage coming out of the hole to start with.
This is why chevy put the 4l60e in the silverado ss with the 6.0 to make it quicker.
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Re: 4l80e almost done the 4l80e is a 4 speed- it comes out of 3/4 and 1 ton trucks /vans. the main advantage that I'm looking for is the durability. same as why people are putting th-400 in there cars. you can get the 2.75 first gear set just like the th-400 in fact alot of th-400 parts fit on this trans
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Re: 4l80e almost done recieved the TCS converter today- Derek does a great job-it's half ls1 and half 4l80e / still a 4400 stall so it should work as good as the pt 4400 that I use to have. the shift kit is almost done also =