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Old Aug 5, 2021 | 07:02 PM
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Hi guys- I've been collecting parts for a swap for quite a while and I've lurked a ton on this website. I have finally found a used 4l80 2wd but I have no clue what the going rate is. I searched but couldn't find anything recent. It's a 96, unknown miles. It would be a 3 hour trip so no chance of checking the fluid (if it's not drained already). The guy is asking $750 which seems steep to me but again, I have no clue really. I do know I've had a hell of a time finding a 4l80 period, let alone in the 2wd configuration I want. So, is $750 too much?? Location is Colorado if that matters.
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Hi guys- I've been collecting parts for a swap for quite a while and I've lurked a ton on this website. I have finally found a used 4l80 2wd but I have no clue what the going rate is. I searched but couldn't find anything recent. It's a 96, unknown miles. It would be a 3 hour trip so no chance of checking the fluid (if it's not drained already). The guy is asking $750 which seems steep to me but again, I have no clue really. I do know I've had a hell of a time finding a 4l80 period, let alone in the 2wd configuration I want. So, is $750 too much?? Location is Colorado if that matters.
I don’t think I’d pay that much for a used transmission unless you can verify by driving the vehicle. Plan on it needing a rebuild and at that point you might as well buy one that’s already built with a warranty.
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Old Aug 6, 2021 | 04:32 AM
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I'm in Ohio and the going rate for a 4l80e in "working" condition is 1000 plus. You can always try a you pull it style place. I found mine on a half off day in a van. Paid 75$ Although that could very well be why it was in the junk yard in the first place.
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Old Aug 6, 2021 | 07:33 PM
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$650 for a core in CA. So $750 is fair if it’s a usable transmission.
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Will a '96 need a different input shaft to mate up to an LS engine?

I have a friend near Detroit with a nice 4L80E 2WD, I'm thinking he'd take $800-1000.
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Will a '96 need a different input shaft to mate up to an LS engine?

I have a friend near Detroit with a nice 4L80E 2WD, I'm thinking he'd take $800-1000.
That bell housing will not have a bolt hole @12:00 but will still work if it’s pre 2000
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80e have the Matt Happel tax now. Lots of car guys pull them from the pic a part for dirt, and marketplace them. But keep a eye on marketplace, you only have to be lucky once.
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