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Old 02-12-2010, 01:25 PM
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Default Circle D Transmission 6L80E Upgrades

Hello...click below for the You Tube Video that we shot this morning.
Kyle explains and shows some of the in-house upgrades & modifications that we developed to improve the 6L80E transmission. If you want to come by for a tour, send me an e-mail to set up an appointment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pkT9FdKpvc
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That was me calling lol. Great vid, But the added clutches would cause more heat in the transmisson would a standard tranny cooler work or a huge one with a fan?
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Thanks for the compliment on the video.
However, the transmission would actually run cooler because the extra clutch capacity would help keep it from slipping. But, anytime that you can add an extra cooler it is a good idea, especially on a performance transmission.
Let us know if you have any other questions!

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Nice video but you should of had Brent do it instead of Kyle. Then it would have been informational as well as comical. Circle D is a great place and their customer service could not be any better IMO.
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Ha...Brent was too SCARED to get in front of the camera! Thanks for the compliments - they are always nice to hear.
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Nice vid, I will let you know how she holds up! =P
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cool vid!
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Originally Posted by circledtrans
Thanks for the compliment on the video.
However, the transmission would actually run cooler because the extra clutch capacity would help keep it from slipping. But, anytime that you can add an extra cooler it is a good idea, especially on a performance transmission.
Let us know if you have any other questions!

Thanks!
Ok make sense to me. Im a six speed guy for now, I am waiting for a certain twin turbo red TA to post the results of the new converter and th400. I wonder how hard it would be to stick a 6l80 in a z 28
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Originally Posted by OUTLAWZ RACING
I wonder how hard it would be to stick a 6l80 in a z 28
ive been wondering the same thing, it cant be that hard. the t56 and 6l80e occupy the same space in the vettes, g8's, and 5th gens, so the 6l80e shouldnt be terribly different, im sure a little BFH is required LOL

oh and thanks for the vid!!! chris and glen mentioned yall were doing a lot of R&D with the 6l80's but thats some pretty cool stuff. Circle D FTMFW!!

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This is interesting... I called about 6 months ago, I wanted to upgrade my T-56 (make it stronger). I was told you guys don't to that. Is this still the case?
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Worm Boy: Thanks Steven - let us know!

Tiago: Thanks!

Outlawz Racing: The issue with trying to put a 6L into a Z28 would be that there is no stand alone controller at this time.

CarsandWomen: Thanks for the compliments!

Blackfly: Contact Steven at LMR for the T-56.
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Originally Posted by circledtrans
Outlawz Racing: The issue with trying to put a 6L into a Z28 would be that there is no stand alone controller at this time.
you guys should start pioneering the kit now, make the hard parts and use the 5th gen pcm and harness for the ls2/3/9 guys. would def be a killer swap and yall have more than enough knowledge and experience to do it right and make it work. and im tired of killing my 4l60 hahaha
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CarsandWomen: Your trust in our abilities is a wonderful compliment and we thank you.
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Cool informative video. Make some more, maybe one about converters.
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Originally Posted by texas94z
Cool informative video. Make some more, maybe one about converters.

Thanks. I'll pass that request on to Chris at the converter shop.
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