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Old 10-04-2012, 08:08 PM
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I talked to a guy who claims he has 25 years in building gm trannys, i called to ask about some 80Es that he had for sale as rebuilt units, he then asked what i wanted it for and i explained, he said he could build me a bullet proof 60e and named almost everything the level 3 PB has, and then said the 80Es werent all that strong themselves, i explained how i have read numerous cases where built 60s are breaking for us and how 80s seem to be holding, he said his would, just thought i would share this and see if this guy is out there or what the case is, trying to get my ducks in a row before i go for the swap
Old 10-04-2012, 08:14 PM
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Has this pro built 60e's for trucks with 500 + wheel horsepower ? Trucks with forced induction? 4x4 trucks ? Heavy trucks ?

Lets see what his answer is .
Old 10-04-2012, 08:18 PM
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I think anyone saying 4l80e isn't all that strong themselves is one I would stay away from.
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Fun fact: I have heard worse BS from people with even more years in the industry

Just get the 80e. Physical size alone should be enough of an indicator of strength.
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Nothing is bulletproof when it comes to a vehicle.
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THIS ^^^^


60's last alot longer in a lighter car then in a heavy truck. Nothing is bullet proof, being a exp builder he should know better then to spit that kinda trash. A 80 in stock form is prob as strong as a built 60..

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Old 10-04-2012, 08:37 PM
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kinda my thoughts, just seeing if i could get away with an 1800 dollar trans, i guess this is really irrelavent scince i have about 300 dollars worth of 80e swap parts on the way, thanks for the input guys i appriciate it
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i dont no much about trans personally, so i wasnt sure on it, he also said something about the 60e being lighter because of the aluminum case versus the steel 80e case, i didnt mention to him about walleditions case splitting open i should of asked about that
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80E-Steel case.... News to me, mine isn't. This guy sounds like he just doesn't like 80's

You can build a stronger 80 for much cheaper then a built 60e.
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well thats embarassing lol, im pretty sure thats what he said,


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