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Originally Posted by Dr Jkel
Russ have you updated anything besides the motor on your car in the way of rear end or tranny mods? Want to see what you have done and how it holds up when you hook up with your new wheels.
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It's interesting you should ask that. I actually burned up my transmission a few weeks back. Owen at ARD still had his tranny at the shop (he switched to a 4L80 since he was running 1000+ RWHP). He was cool enough to let me borrow it while he built mine.
I didn't want to post anything until I knew what was going on, but it looks like the 4/5/6 clutch plates fused together (pics below). According to Circle D this is one of the weakest links in the 6L80. I drive it hard, and I guess with 600+RWHP it just couldn't take it. GM specs this transmission at a max of 469 HP (flywheel) and 439 lb/ft torque. I talked to a GM tech the other day that said he's seen this happen on stock cars.
Owen is building my transmission right now (his stage III kit). I'll post it up here later with more information and pics.