yeah someday when i make it a "track-only" car

 

With all do respect Frank you need to relax your attitude about some things. The 4L80E isnt the big bad monster you make it out to be. You're going to see more and more LTX/LSX cars running these trans. If you have a better idea on how to harness 800-1100hp with a 4 speed auto, let me know.

Bobby, people drive manuals everyday

-Dustin-

 

I've been building 4L80E's since 1991, when they came out. They have their place...In the TRUCK that pulls the car trailer that the race car is on/in. The 4L80E has had a terrible problem with line pressure instability, and hard parts breakage, whick became more of a problem in the later units, when they went to "central lube". Do whatever you want to, but just remember, you were warned. I was trying to do you a favor. If you've got yourself set on a boat anchor, by all means, don't let reason and common sense stand in your way.


Frank
CPT

 

ive had my 80 in for a few years now with zero failures . only lost .2 and it was easily made up with a gear change in the rear. Ive had several 4l60s and 700r4s and none of them stand up to this transmission in my mind. I will never go back to a 4l60 unless i put a stock motor back in the truck.

 

here is the real boat anchor http://slammed98gmc.com/700r4

that is a $2500 art car trans. Ive got $950 into my 4l80 with manual valve body + my converter.

 

Im lazy and sometimes just like to Cruuuuuiiiisseeee!

 

mine does require a little work to shift,but is shifts never nice and smooth like stock when driving around normal. I would rather have a reverse pattern ,but I have relearned to shift this one.