warmpancakes
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company in NJ is witin weaks of releasing a stand alone processor, best part 20 lbs lighter than a 700r4 and 2 inches shorter 6 speed automatic truck will be a reality soon
good news on 6l80e swaps
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killerrudy
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
yummmmm I want one! Just haven't heard a lot for strength. Read that they start slipping around 500 tq so can't do too many mods and expect a lot out of it. I still want one!
yummmmm I want one! Just haven't heard a lot for strength. Read that they start slipping around 500 tq so can't do too many mods and expect a lot out of it. I still want one!
supersports10
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
tci has one out already, was in my new hotrod/carcraft.
tci has one out already, was in my new hotrod/carcraft.
warmpancakes
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
factory rating is 550 tq ctsv up here cam and headers some other tweaks 600 at the tire
factory rating is 550 tq ctsv up here cam and headers some other tweaks 600 at the tire
killerrudy
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
You have a link for the tci controller? I was just on their site and only saw newest item available was for the 4L80e
You have a link for the tci controller? I was just on their site and only saw newest item available was for the 4L80e
warmpancakes
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supersports10
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warmpancakes
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supersports10
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/t...automatic-transmission-at-pri-2008/3845253249
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/t...automatic-transmission-at-pri-2008/3845253249
supersports10
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
true just saw that, but....wouldnt this work better for us???
true just saw that, but....wouldnt this work better for us???
warmpancakes
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
yes, would be great for us street guys who just drive these trucks Plus you could run 4:10s front and rear
yes, would be great for us street guys who just drive these trucks Plus you could run 4:10s front and rear
Foot Performance
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
Been in the 6l80e (ford/gm) transmission and was not impressed alot of stamped steel parts and the double planetery set up that will hold factory power but I dont think will hold much more for long periods of time. 5th gear .852 6th gear .667
THey may be good after they catch on and people make parts for them but I think they will be atleast half again more than a 4l80e 4th gear .75
As for size I never paid much attention but they seemed bigger to me and I think the main problem for uss will be tunnel clearence
Been in the 6l80e (ford/gm) transmission and was not impressed alot of stamped steel parts and the double planetery set up that will hold factory power but I dont think will hold much more for long periods of time. 5th gear .852 6th gear .667
THey may be good after they catch on and people make parts for them but I think they will be atleast half again more than a 4l80e 4th gear .75
As for size I never paid much attention but they seemed bigger to me and I think the main problem for uss will be tunnel clearence
Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
I'm starting the process ( this weekend ) of doing a frame off restore on my ty. (well having someone do a frame off restore, not me personally) but still a ways off before I get to the tranny, what benefits of a streetable 500-600hp ty would I gain by doing a 4l80e converted to a 6 speed?
I'm starting the process ( this weekend ) of doing a frame off restore on my ty. (well having someone do a frame off restore, not me personally) but still a ways off before I get to the tranny, what benefits of a streetable 500-600hp ty would I gain by doing a 4l80e converted to a 6 speed?
Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
If they've got one out, someone else made it for them.
6 speed 80's are about 10 years old. Someone made a v/b years ago, but they got bought out.
If they've got one out, someone else made it for them.
6 speed 80's are about 10 years old. Someone made a v/b years ago, but they got bought out.
rodent
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
Anytime you jam more parts in a tranny, it will be weaker. I'll stick with the tried and true 4L80. Hartman just did a manual shift 4L80 for my rockcrawler (no computer) and will be starting on another one for the Typhoon shortly. Another good thing is the core's can be had pretty cheap. I have 3 in my garage and they were all purchased for 100 or less.
Anytime you jam more parts in a tranny, it will be weaker. I'll stick with the tried and true 4L80. Hartman just did a manual shift 4L80 for my rockcrawler (no computer) and will be starting on another one for the Typhoon shortly.
Another good thing is the core's can be had pretty cheap. I have 3 in my garage and they were all purchased for 100 or less.Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
FYI,
From a diesel forum about a year ago concerning a 6 spd 4l80e.
I was talking to a tech guy at power train control solutions, his name is Russel by the way, we were discussing controllers for the 5R110 trans and the 6L80E when he started telling me about a conversion for the 4L80E trans. The conversion somehow involves a valvebody and one of thier controllers to turn the 4 spd auto 4L80E into a 5 spd or 6 spd whichever you want I guess dependin on programming. He didnt have a whole lot of info on it other than that they have been working with TCI on the programming aspects of it and seem to have it pretty well sorted out and may be available in the next few months. I tried calling TCI and the arrogant salesman I got refused to even acknowledge that such a thing is even possible and that TCI is not even interested in such a thing. I took it like he was an idiot and didnt have a clue or any ambition at even trying to find any info out for me.
taken from PCS' site. JET did make a full auto version for years.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject: JET 4L80E 6-Speed Conversion Kit
Jet Performance makes a 6-Speed Conversion Kit for the 4L80E (shift sequence below). It is a modified valve body. My question is, will your TCU for the 4L80E control this Conversion Kit or would that require development?
1st
1st + OD
2nd
2nd + OD
3rd
4th
FYI,
From a diesel forum about a year ago concerning a 6 spd 4l80e.
I was talking to a tech guy at power train control solutions, his name is Russel by the way, we were discussing controllers for the 5R110 trans and the 6L80E when he started telling me about a conversion for the 4L80E trans. The conversion somehow involves a valvebody and one of thier controllers to turn the 4 spd auto 4L80E into a 5 spd or 6 spd whichever you want I guess dependin on programming. He didnt have a whole lot of info on it other than that they have been working with TCI on the programming aspects of it and seem to have it pretty well sorted out and may be available in the next few months. I tried calling TCI and the arrogant salesman I got refused to even acknowledge that such a thing is even possible and that TCI is not even interested in such a thing. I took it like he was an idiot and didnt have a clue or any ambition at even trying to find any info out for me.
taken from PCS' site. JET did make a full auto version for years.
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 8:31 pm Post subject: JET 4L80E 6-Speed Conversion Kit
Jet Performance makes a 6-Speed Conversion Kit for the 4L80E (shift sequence below). It is a modified valve body. My question is, will your TCU for the 4L80E control this Conversion Kit or would that require development? 1st
1st + OD
2nd
2nd + OD
3rd
4th
Philntex
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Re: good news on 6l80e swaps
I did a lot of research towards installing one of the 4WD 6L80E transmissions in my 2000 Blazer with the blown 6 liter, 4WD.
It simply would not fit. I would have had to remove the transmission tunnel and completely build a new one. It would have hung far too
low and been the lowest point under my truck.
This picture illustrates the dimensional difference between the 2WD 6L80e and 4L56E Transmissions.
It sits much lower than the 700/4L65 series transmissions. Ground clearance will be an issue.
Threads on the 6L80e transmissions run their course on most GM swaps forums. However, the best candidates are those with large transmission tunnels and plenty of ground clearance.
There is a shorter pan, it's for the CTSv.
Check these threads:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conve...peartech-ls3-6l90-swap-package-available.html
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/898899-6l80-6l90-into-68-camaro-does-go.html
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/884366-1966-corvette-ls7-6l80e-project.html
Can it be installed in a Typhoon/Syclone....Probably,,,with enough money. For the average drive/swapper/installer.....probably not cost effective.
I did a lot of research towards installing one of the 4WD 6L80E transmissions in my 2000 Blazer with the blown 6 liter, 4WD.
It simply would not fit. I would have had to remove the transmission tunnel and completely build a new one. It would have hung far too
low and been the lowest point under my truck.
This picture illustrates the dimensional difference between the 2WD 6L80e and 4L56E Transmissions.
It sits much lower than the 700/4L65 series transmissions. Ground clearance will be an issue.
Threads on the 6L80e transmissions run their course on most GM swaps forums. However, the best candidates are those with large transmission tunnels and plenty of ground clearance.
There is a shorter pan, it's for the CTSv.
Check these threads:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conve...peartech-ls3-6l90-swap-package-available.html
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/898899-6l80-6l90-into-68-camaro-does-go.html
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/884366-1966-corvette-ls7-6l80e-project.html
Can it be installed in a Typhoon/Syclone....Probably,,,with enough money. For the average drive/swapper/installer.....probably not cost effective.