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flyby · 07-04-2012, 10:06 AM

Huffer, when we swapped my M6 for a 4l80 all that was necessary was a little gentle persuasion with a hammer, no cutting.

mikepage0007 · 07-04-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by flyby

Huffer, when we swapped my M6 for a 4l80 all that was necessary was a little gentle persuasion with a hammer, no cutting.

i hope we are that lucky

mikepage0007 · 07-04-2012, 10:57 AM

stephen has his for sale in the trans section ...could probably get for 1000.00 plus another 300 shipping..1300 and your on the road...probably sell yours as a core or have rebuilt as a back up

bigsquirrel · 07-04-2012, 11:06 AM

Thanks Mike I found a new one for not much more than that. He doesn't have the most encouraging signature for trying to sell a used tranny ;0.

After calling around a few places I decided to replace it with an almost new stock tranny. Next time it goes oput hopefully it's not so close to a big race and I have more time for a build.

speedster · 07-04-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsquirrel

Thanks Mike I found a new one for not much more than that. He doesn't have the most encouraging signature for trying to sell a used tranny ;0.

After calling around a few places I decided to replace it with an almost new stock tranny. Next time it goes oput hopefully it's not so close to a big race and I have more time for a build.

Sent you a PM if it helps.

94guy · 07-04-2012, 11:49 AM

i wonder how many have a circle d on this board? i know some of the caddy guys have problems with them.

1stGM · 07-04-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by flyby

Huffer, when we swapped my M6 for a 4l80 all that was necessary was a little gentle persuasion with a hammer, no cutting.

how did you get around the plug for the controller on the drivers side? I had to make a notch in the rail... Passenger side was fine with a little ground off the trans along the pan rail... The 4l80 is really a pretty easy swap...

DandD · 07-04-2012, 12:32 PM

Flyby and 1stGM, what did you do for a driveshaft when you went with the 4L80E?, I am doing the same conversion this winter. I currently have a 1 pc aluminum from DSS.

1stGM · 07-04-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DandD

Flyby and 1stGM, what did you do for a driveshaft when you went with the 4L80E?, I am doing the same conversion this winter. I currently have a 1 pc aluminum from DSS.

DSS has the exact measurements for the swap.. just call them up and tell em what you have going and they will make it..Frank will even work you a sweet deal w/trade on your old shaft...

mikepage0007 · 07-04-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stGM

how did you get around the plug for the controller on the drivers side? I had to make a notch in the rail... Passenger side was fine with a little ground off the trans along the pan rail... The 4l80 is really a pretty easy swap...

i believe diet coke did a nice diy on the 4l swap, he also mentioned cutting the frame rail...i will be installing mine next week if all goes well...anyone doing a 4l swap, search out diet coke diy.. here it is..http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...light=4l80+diy

jsharp · 07-04-2012, 01:04 PM

I am dead set on not having a 4 speed period. I plan to have 625rwhp maximum so I will be looking at century or circle d in the future. If no one can build a 6l for 625 rwhp and make it last then as last resort I may do the 4L but like I said I am dead set against it.

1stGM · 07-04-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

i believe diet coke did a nice diy on the 4l swap, he also mentioned cutting the frame rail...i will be installing mine next week if all goes well...anyone doing a 4l swap, search out diet coke diy.. here it is..http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...light=4l80+diy

That thread is invaluable... from part numbers to wiring the controller,to trimming the trans case it is all there...

1stGM · 07-04-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jsharp

I am dead set on not having a 4 speed period. I plan to have 625rwhp maximum so I will be looking at century or circle d in the future. If no one can build a 6l for 625 rwhp and make it last then as last resort I may do the 4L but like I said I am dead set against it.

Why do you not like the 4 speed? Proven to hold the power you are after... easily... and tuning is a breeze..

bigsquirrel · 07-04-2012, 01:29 PM

For me I road race way more than drag strip, I need a 5 speed at the least. The other thing I've been thinking is you can get a new/nearly new stock tranny for a 2 grand or less. I's need to replace this thing 4-5 times to get the cost benefit of going to the 4 speed. My Tranny lasted 30,000 miles at least 8000 of that was rally/road course.

07-04-2012, 10:57 AM	#17
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	stephen has his for sale in the trans section ...could probably get for 1000.00 plus another 300 shipping..1300 and your on the road...probably sell yours as a core or have rebuilt as a back up __________________

07-04-2012, 11:06 AM	#18
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	Thanks Mike I found a new one for not much more than that. He doesn't have the most encouraging signature for trying to sell a used tranny ;0. After calling around a few places I decided to replace it with an almost new stock tranny. Next time it goes oput hopefully it's not so close to a big race and I have more time for a build. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

07-04-2012, 12:32 PM	#22
DandD Drives: 2010 2SS and 2011 LS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Western burbs of the Motor City Posts: 628 View My Garage	Flyby and 1stGM, what did you do for a driveshaft when you went with the 4L80E?, I am doing the same conversion this winter. I currently have a 1 pc aluminum from DSS. __________________ Around here we like baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet

07-04-2012, 01:04 PM	#25
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	I am dead set on not having a 4 speed period. I plan to have 625rwhp maximum so I will be looking at century or circle d in the future. If no one can build a 6l for 625 rwhp and make it last then as last resort I may do the 4L but like I said I am dead set against it. __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

07-04-2012, 01:29 PM	#28
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	For me I road race way more than drag strip, I need a 5 speed at the least. The other thing I've been thinking is you can get a new/nearly new stock tranny for a 2 grand or less. I's need to replace this thing 4-5 times to get the cost benefit of going to the 4 speed. My Tranny lasted 30,000 miles at least 8000 of that was rally/road course. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

07-04-2012, 10:06 AM	#15
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,339 View My Garage	Huffer, when we swapped my M6 for a 4l80 all that was necessary was a little gentle persuasion with a hammer, no cutting.

07-04-2012, 11:49 AM	#20
94guy Drives: 99 Camaro; 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,985	i wonder how many have a circle d on this board? i know some of the caddy guys have problems with them.