Yeah, I'd say you stole that 80.

 

Got in on the first small batch of gauge clusters to hold a Holley dash.



Hopefully have it in a few weeks. Will probably end up having it hydrodipped or something similar but it'll be a while before I've got the Holley stuff back anyways.
No one seems to be interested in building my 80e, they just want to sell me their 4-5k transmission. On the fence about buying the parts and attempting it myself.

 

Where did you get the cluster?

 

Guy is making them, found him through Facebook

 

It's easy, very similar to building a TH400 for 1-3. Just pick up an ATSG for 4L80E and have at it.

 

Had been thinking about buying Jakes stage 2 kit and an input shaft and giving it a go. But that's $1,000 in parts id hate to waste. I've got no trouble tearing down a manual trans but don't have any experience with an auto. Can it be done with basic tools (snap ring pliers, rachet, wrenches etc)? or is there anything Special I'll need?

 

Have you contacted any of the vendors on here about building the trans?

 

I've spoken to Jake, it won't be worth sending it to him. Just won't save enough money over buying one he's already built. I'm only about 2 hours from RPM and they flat out said they wouldn't build it. But they'd be happy to sell me a $4k+ transmission instead.

 

I'm sub'd! I can't wait to see this thing done!

 

Started fitting an fbody radiator I had, looking like it'll work better than I initially thought.

Selling the Holley intake unfortunately. It's making for some awkward bends on the cold side, sits just too close to the hood for comfort and I'm not willing to shim the kmember or switch hoods.

Progress is progress as little as it is.

 

What intake are you going to run in its place?

 

Single plane with an elbow is probably going to be the solution

 

Nice. Super Victor or Victor Jr.? I don't see the height of either being an issue for you.

 

Will the high ram clear your current hood? I know you mentioned the charge pipe challenge, curious about clearance on the hood, as I was hoping to use the high ram on my project.

 

It clears but is too close for comfort and I really like my hood. It puts the TB so far forward in the bay, I could make it work but it causes more problems than it solves. My hood is only a 3" though.

 

Not sure what the game plan is just yet but at least it's torn down