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4L60E to 6L80E?

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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 06:24 AM
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Is it possible and if so what all would need to be done for it to work? Also is it even a good idea?
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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2wd or 4?
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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It's for the truck in my avatar
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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that tells us nothing...
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Yes. A bit. Maybe.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by cammed00
Is it possible and if so what all would need to be done for it to work? Also is it even a good idea?
Not worth it.

Do 4l80e instead or 6l90 if you want the 6 speed.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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Doesn't show it on my cell sorry .... cherolade has a real nice 2 wd (built) for sale and I have a 4 ad stock one 90e, that is
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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2wd lowered 2/4
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 11:04 AM
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Depends on your goals. I had a guy tell me his buddy's cammed 5.3 and 6L80 was running low 12's, if I recall correctly..all motor.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 08:58 AM
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You'd likely need the regular stuff for a transmission swap
The transmission, cross member would have to be modified, likely slid back, probably a shorter drive shaft. if you have hptuners someone maybe able to build a tune for your truck. As far as plugs I have no idea.
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