4L80E

[lost2a6]

I see so many guys needing the strength of the TH400 but hate to give up the overdrive of the 2004R, myself included. Have any of you guys ever considered using a 4L80E with the stand-alone computer? After all the 4L80E is basically a TH400 with OD. I could see where the initial cost would be high, but you would be better off in the long run. If I had done this years ago, I would be money ahead.

 

[bruce]

Originally posted by lost2a6
I see so many guys needing the strength of the TH400 but hate to give up the overdrive of the 2004R, myself included. Have any of you guys ever considered using a 4L80E with the stand-alone computer? After all the 4L80E is basically a TH400 with OD. I could see where the initial cost would be high, but you would be better off in the long run. If I had done this years ago, I would be money ahead.

Yep.
**They** say the 80E consumes alot of HP in it's operation thou.

My 91 BBC truck has one, and with some tweaking of the chip, I've got it to where, it's really a sweet shifting tranny.

While you can spend a bunch of money for an aftermarket TCM, or you can be creative, and use an oem one, and save alot of money.

If your interested in the DIY route do a search here, for more info.

http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/forumdisplay.php?forumid=16

 

[lost2a6]

I wouldn't think that it would eat up any more HP than a TH400.

 

[chris718]

eats more than the 400 because of the odrive carrier being used to drive the forward drum in the forward ranges.get an aod.

 

[SinistrV6]

Anyone make an adapter for the BOP bolt pattern? I might give up a few horses (sacrilege, I know!) for a dependable OD tranny that was relatively cheap and easy to find.

 

[LV GN]

MAYBE ADVANCE ADPTERS IN CA.

 

[HellOnWheels]

What about the Ford AOD that's been talked up here on the forum the last few months? Sounds to me like they are virtually indestructible.

HOW

 

[offaxis]

4l80 weighs in at 260 #`s

There is a shift kit available that removes all computer controls and makes it a manual valvbody. So you dont have to have the computer control if you dont want it. Just some info if anyone cares.

 

[evil_gn]

alot of f-body guys are running them now and taking alot of abuse.

 

[offaxis]

Originally posted by evil_gn
alot of f-body guys are running them now and taking alot of abuse.

I just had one in my car. its an 01z28. I decided to sell it and buy a ck performance AOD. The guy i sold it too loves it and he doesnt mind the extra weight. I should have the AOD in the car next week .

 

[SinistrV6]

Originally posted by LV GN
MAYBE ADVANCE ADPTERS IN CA.

Apparently not. Anyone else?

 

[LV GN]

Originally posted by SinistrV6
Apparently not. Anyone else?

i once bought a kit from them that let me put a 700r4 behind a 455 buick motor in my 69 skylark. it was a adpter plate for the bell housing. and a spacer for the nose of the converter to fit into the back of the crank. i think this should work on a 4l80e to get it bolted to the motor. 700r4 and 4l80e are the same chevy. bell housing's.

 

[SinistrV6]

Originally posted by LV GN
i once bought a kit from them that let me put a 700r4 behind a 455 buick motor in my 69 skylark. it was a adpter plate for the bell housing. and a spacer for the nose of the converter to fit into the back of the crank. i think this should work on a 4l80e to get it bolted to the motor. 700r4 and 4l80e are the same chevy. bell housing's.

Thanks, I'll call 'em. Maybe it was listed under the TH400 stuff and that's why I couldn't find it online.

 

[SinistrV6]

Aha!!

http://eshop.advanceadapters.com/commerce/catalog/product.jsp?product_id=1875&czuid=1110484298234

 

[TURBOPOWERED68]

4l80 weighs in at 260 #`s

There is a shift kit available that removes all computer controls and makes it a manual valvbody. So you dont have to have the computer control if you dont want it. Just some info if anyone cares.

A link or more info on this?
Is the this reversible?
Thanks

 

[TexasT]

Look into Jake's performance, I believe he can get you set up. I bet d husek could give you some insight too.
I can't see not using a compushift or other and having an auto 4l80e. I aint rowin gears in my pleasure vehicle.

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[TURBOPOWERED68]

Jake got in contact with me on another site. He has some badass stuff for the 4L80E.

 

[WSLN 6]

I ordered (from Jakes) a stage 3 4l80e and optishift standalone, along with triple disc billet 3400 stall. Should be fun!

 

[TexasT]

I ordered (from Jakes) a stage 3 4l80e and optishift standalone, along with triple disc billet 3400 stall. Should be fun!

Let us know how it works out. Sounds bulletproof!

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