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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Just a quick thanks to the LS1Tech members for all the converter orders. We have been very busy lately because of your support. Here are a few pics of what I am doing this weekend. I am making some more billet covers for the LS's. I am making single disk and multi disk. I can now make a multi disk for the 4L80 if it fits a LS style flex-plate. I will have a 4L80 6 lug direct replacent soon.

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Here are the fronts and they have had 2 operations done already, there is a total of 5.




Same bench, different angle.




This is what the blanks for the billet pistons look like, they will be machined next week.




This is a multi disk halfway through the 3rd operation.

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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Looks awesome, but question....the machined ones look a lot thicker than the unmachined ones?
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Old Oct 3, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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The un-machined one are the lock up pistons, they are only 3/4" X 10" for a single disk and 1" X 10" for a multi disk. The billet front, the part that actually bolts up to the engine, is a 3" X 12" piece that weighs about 125lbs before I start machining it. That is what the thick ones are.

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Damn I wanted a Yank 3600 but the more I see your TC the more I like them. A multidisk in a 3600 would be nice
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Do you make them for LT1's??
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Just wanted to say My DD stall I got from you is still running strong even at 400+ rwhp Might have to hit you up for a triple soon... unless will this one hold 500 rwhp?
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Still waiting for the 4l80e-6.0L truck converter!!
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What no pictures of the machine slinging metal? Just kidding looks good. Nice to see that you are making your stuff in house. Keep up the great work guy's. Vince
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackTA96
Do you make them for LT1's??
Yes we do. We have multiple options. Give me a call on Monday and we can discuss what you need.

Chris
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 85mudblazin
Still waiting for the 4l80e-6.0L truck converter!!
I know, I know......

Very soon, I am thinking less than a month.

Chris
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SS DNA
Damn I wanted a Yank 3600 but the more I see your TC the more I like them. A multidisk in a 3600 would be nice
If you see one in person it is even more impressive, where shall I ship it?-LOL

Seriousley though, thanks for the compliment.

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Vince @ FLT
What no pictures of the machine slinging metal? Just kidding looks good. Nice to see that you are making your stuff in house. Keep up the great work guy's. Vince
Thanks for the compliment, means a lot coming from a pro!!

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nice to see you arent reusing stock converter shells like another company...cnc is the only way to go...
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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by chrs1313
nice to see you arent reusing stock converter shells like another company...cnc is the only way to go...
Thanks, I Agree. I really like the CNC, they are fun to work on!

Chris
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I'm looking forward to getting my multi disk 4C in
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i'm on board for the 6.0L / 4L80 multi-disk myself
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Circle-D
If you see one in person it is even more impressive, where shall I ship it?-LOL

Seriousley though, thanks for the compliment.

Chris
Let the cash flow around this way and I will tell you where to ship
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Originally Posted by JScamaro
I'm looking forward to getting my multi disk 4C in
It will be ready tomorrow, you will love it!

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