PROJECTS GALLERY Vehicle builds | Engine Swaps | Conversions | Installation write ups |

My "Built by ME" 4L80E and drivetrain upgrade thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-28-2012, 10:27 AM
  #11  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (23)
 
1989k1500's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ravenna, MI
Posts: 1,858
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Phantom
Good job! You're a braver man than I am!
Thats the truth.

Those totes and bags would have ended up at a trans builder if I were that one trying to do it.
Old 01-28-2012, 04:27 PM
  #12  
Resident Retard
Thread Starter
iTrader: (31)
 
BlackGMC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fort Worth - TX
Posts: 17,216
Received 19 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Thanks guys, ya i started getting pretty nervous when i started taking it apart, but handling it in sections worked out pretty good. I had 2 different manuals and in combination they were great. Eventually when i get to build a car i plan on building another 80 with a brake.
Old 01-28-2012, 05:35 PM
  #13  
11 sec. Truck Mod
iTrader: (12)
 
TIM Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: OH IO :(
Posts: 9,736
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Congrats on your build man!

Nothing like the satisfaction of doing it yourself, your braver and have more time than me!!

That case really looks nice painted up

You'll like the BW clutches, mine are holding up very well.

Also what a great feeling to have a trans that will hold whatever you throw at it and not puke out like a 60E.

Thanks for documenting all the way, this will help lots of peeps.

How high CR is your LQ9?
Old 01-28-2012, 06:15 PM
  #14  
Resident Retard
Thread Starter
iTrader: (31)
 
BlackGMC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fort Worth - TX
Posts: 17,216
Received 19 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Thanks Tim, i have always tried todo all my stuff myself. This was a biggy, i have one other thing to replace then EVERYTHING on my truck will be done with my hands. Oh and my CR is around 10.8.
Old 01-28-2012, 06:44 PM
  #15  
11 sec. Truck Mod
iTrader: (12)
 
TIM Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: OH IO :(
Posts: 9,736
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

I bet 8-10 PSI and some meth or corn juice will just be insane
Old 01-30-2012, 05:45 AM
  #16  
Staging Lane
 
burdman864's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: south carolina
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

nice!
Old 01-30-2012, 10:06 PM
  #17  
Resident Retard
Thread Starter
iTrader: (31)
 
BlackGMC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fort Worth - TX
Posts: 17,216
Received 19 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

Here is the wire frame for my cross member for the 4l80... I could not do more because i when i picked up my hood, it was shattered... so everything is tacked and mocked up... Next i gotta start cutting some plate...





My poor hood...

Name:  a905b595.jpg
Views: 1279
Size:  101.9 KB




The plan
Name:  4L80-301.jpg
Views: 1293
Size:  118.6 KB

My homemade jig
Name:  4L80-302.jpg
Views: 1277
Size:  128.2 KB

Name:  4L80-303.jpg
Views: 1260
Size:  133.8 KB

Name:  4L80-304.jpg
Views: 1233
Size:  141.0 KB

Name:  4L80-309.jpg
Views: 1285
Size:  128.7 KB

Name:  4L80-306.jpg
Views: 1285
Size:  133.2 KB

Name:  4L80-307.jpg
Views: 1273
Size:  103.5 KB

Name:  4L80-308.jpg
Views: 1306
Size:  105.8 KB
Old 01-30-2012, 10:31 PM
  #18  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (8)
 
JFOLM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Southeast Texas
Posts: 847
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks good!
Old 01-30-2012, 10:39 PM
  #19  
Launching!
iTrader: (7)
 
jschrock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: OKC, OK
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Very nice Corey, being that close I know who to go to for my 80e build
Old 01-31-2012, 06:10 PM
  #20  
TECH Enthusiast
 
01silvy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: NC
Posts: 660
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Very nice setup.. this has got me looking forward to my 80e build


Quick Reply: My "Built by ME" 4L80E and drivetrain upgrade thread



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:53 AM.