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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Default SS AWD T-Case + 4L80E....is it possible ??

Can you bolt the AWD T-case from the SS onto the 4L80E ??...or does someone like Advanced Adapters make an adapter to connect the two ??
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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If the conversion input gear from speed engineering would work in the awd t-case then you could do it. It would be like doing an 80e swap with an autotrac t-case then.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Would'nt it be better to get a auto trac or even a standered T-case rather than tring to adapt to the AWD?
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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I already have an auto-trac case from the factory.....I'd like to get true full-time AWD though because it seems to me that I'll be beating pretty hard on the clutch in the auto-trac when I launch with a 3200rpm converter.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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I'd be looking into the Torsen T-3 that's in the Trailblazer SS....it is virtually indestructable. No clutches, all mechanical: Torsen T-3
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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Put it in 4hi Yelo. I have been beating on mine for 30K with nitrous and full bolt ons and now with the 418 and many others have done the same withe even more hp. I wouldnt worry about it.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
Put it in 4hi Yelo. I have been beating on mine for 30K with nitrous and full bolt ons and now with the 418 and many others have done the same withe even more hp. I wouldnt worry about it.
I'm talking about driving it ALL the time this way....4hi, pavement and corners don't do very well together. I'm looking for a streetable solution to my constant wheelspin problem (other than letting off the throttle). I'm now running 295/45-20's in the rear and I just can't fit a bigger tire on my rims so I've got to figure out a way to get better traction without more rubber
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Yelo
I'm talking about driving it ALL the time this way....4hi, pavement and corners don't do very well together. I'm looking for a streetable solution to my constant wheelspin problem (other than letting off the throttle). I'm now running 295/45-20's in the rear and I just can't fit a bigger tire on my rims so I've got to figure out a way to get better traction without more rubber

I agree with that the AWD is ALOT better for cornering and pavement I guess you would have to look in to the shaft adapter like 1slow said
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TBSS
I'd be looking into the Torsen T-3 that's in the Trailblazer SS....it is virtually indestructable. No clutches, all mechanical: Torsen T-3
interesting, you got a pic of one on a TBSS?
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Yelo,
You are right. There is nothing better than AWD, You have so much control over your vehicle. OK, There is 1 thing better than AWD and that is QUADRASTEER!!!!!!
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