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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:49 AM
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Can somebody tell me if a 2006 monte carlo ss 5.3L with the 4t65e transmission has a 7/8" Drive chain? I am thinking of getting my transmission rebuilt buy ZZ Performance but want to know what type of drive chain I currently have.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Ours uses a 1/2" chain iirc. A few guys have upgraded to the 7/8" chain
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 12:10 PM
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There is a 15/16th floating around somewhere.
Browse ebay and see if you can nail down a 1 inch.
Other wise plan on inspecting that chain once a year.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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im running a 9/16 chain from my huffy
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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^^^How's that working out for ya?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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its actually stronger than the stock components GM put in this trans
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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is the stock chain a single or dual chain?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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I guessed it's not etched into the back of people's retinas yet: TEP

ZZ what?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by nat120
is the stock chain a single or dual chain?
its dual
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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ZZ Performance. TEP is to far away from where I live. ZZ Performance is about 45 minutes away. I would to have the tranny rebuild, pulled and put back in, and tuned, as I do not have the knowledge to do it my self. I would love to go with Dave as he is a great guy and really knows his stuff but the drive would be a real pain for me.

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...sg=1&catid=105
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Originally Posted by nat120
ZZ Performance. TEP is to far away from where I live. ZZ Performance is about 45 minutes away. I would to have the tranny rebuild, pulled and put back in, and tuned, as I do not have the knowledge to do it my self. I would love to go with Dave as he is a great guy and really knows his stuff but the drive would be a real pain for me.

http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_p...sg=1&catid=105
I guess your assumption is that we all live by TEP and/or we all have plans on driving up there when the time comes.

*sigh*

Well, if you want to take shortcuts because you're worried about distances, then the more power to you, lol.

Why even chance it?
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^^ Has ZZP done a lot of bad work? We all know TEP is the preferred builder for these trannies - but he isn't the only capable person in the world to build one. Unless there's a bad rep for ZZP on the GP forums that I'm unaware of, I'm happy that he's going to a place that also specializes in WBodies and not the local AAMCO, ya know?
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^^ Has ZZP done a lot of bad work? We all know TEP is the preferred builder for these trannies - but he isn't the only capable person in the world to build one. Unless there's a bad rep for ZZP on the GP forums that I'm unaware of, I'm happy that he's going to a place that also specializes in WBodies and not the local AAMCO, ya know?
Aye, but why even chance it with something as critical as a transmission?

Never mind that. Why even chance it with this transmission?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GXP25
Aye, but why even chance it with something as critical as a transmission?

Never mind that. Why even chance it with this transmission?
Understood completely. If I still had the Impala, I'd be allover TEP when the trans went out. But if I wasn't able to do it myself, I'd consider local options. If I were the OP, I'd have someone local install a TEP trans. Game over. Luckily for me, when the TBSS trans fails, the best builder is only 2 1/2 hours from me.
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Originally Posted by CenTexSS
Understood completely. If I still had the Impala, I'd be allover TEP when the trans went out. But if I wasn't able to do it myself, I'd consider local options. If I were the OP, I'd have someone local install a TEP trans. Game over. Luckily for me, when the TBSS trans fails, the best builder is only 2 1/2 hours from me.
Exactly. Either find a buddy (or someone in your regional section on LS1TECH) to help you get the [TEP] transmission in or get a shop to install it.

But if your 4L70E goes, at least you have the 6L80E as an option now!
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GXP25
Exactly. Either find a buddy (or someone in your regional section on LS1TECH) to help you get the [TEP] transmission in or get a shop to install it.

But if your 4L70E goes, at least you have the 6L80E as an option now!
True, but isn't this still in development? It really is not a direct bolt on part? right? I remember reading the thread, but I thought it was not all ironed out yet.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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A 6L80E is a six speed RWD transmission that is used in the Camaro, G8 etc...

They were talking about the TBSS trans.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I mapquested the distance and it is only 3 hours and 40 minutes away. I am getting a quote from Dave.
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Originally Posted by Bryan921SS
A 6L80E is a six speed RWD transmission that is used in the Camaro, G8 etc...

They were talking about the TBSS trans.
Spot on.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by CenTexSS
^^ Has ZZP done a lot of bad work? We all know TEP is the preferred builder for these trannies - but he isn't the only capable person in the world to build one. Unless there's a bad rep for ZZP on the GP forums that I'm unaware of, I'm happy that he's going to a place that also specializes in WBodies and not the local AAMCO, ya know?
i disagree with this alot of people still deal with zzp , It eas intence performance that had all the trasmissions blow up with the bad diffs
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