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08-01-2015, 11:08 PM
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Drives: 2011 2ss blk/wht strp Join Date: Oct 2014
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And so it begins. Budget 4l80e swap
Gonna build this.
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08-01-2015, 11:23 PM
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Drives: 2011 2ss blk/wht strp Join Date: Oct 2014
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I will be looking for a good deal on parts along the way. So far got one
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08-02-2015, 09:10 AM
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Did you get an early or late core? Hard to see if that top bolt is in the case. There is several of us that have done the swap... lmk if you need help with anything
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12 camaro ss 427lsx, th400, f310 heads, crower shaft mounts, gpi specd solid roller, shearerfab 2k hp a/w, twin bullseye 88mm turbos, hughes pro ssx bolt together converter, holley dominator, 8.50 cert, backhalf, Ford 9", 33x17x16 tires, c16 fuel
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08-03-2015, 12:03 PM
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Drives: 2011 2ss blk/wht strp Join Date: Oct 2014
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It is an 03 core, got a great deal on a fully built trans but had slipping clutches. So its an easy rebuild. I have nothing else yet lol. Still trying to decide on full manual vb or a control unit
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08-03-2015, 12:18 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011
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If going w a 4l80 go auto VB. If u wanted manual you could've gone w a 400. There is hardly any MPG w the overdrive on the 4L so the only advantage is full auto
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08-03-2015, 02:31 PM
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You can make it full manual by just jumping the harness.
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08-03-2015, 03:23 PM
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Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013
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Also on the late core you will have to use the bfh to get some clearance for that rear cooler line( I think)..
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12 camaro ss 427lsx, th400, f310 heads, crower shaft mounts, gpi specd solid roller, shearerfab 2k hp a/w, twin bullseye 88mm turbos, hughes pro ssx bolt together converter, holley dominator, 8.50 cert, backhalf, Ford 9", 33x17x16 tires, c16 fuel
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08-03-2015, 04:03 PM
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OK good thing i have a bfh! 
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09-04-2015, 11:48 AM
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Very little progress, but I'm ordering my circle D 3800-4k stall today. Driveshaft coming today, trans is being built. Few more things to get. Still trying to decide if I'm going with the EZ TCU or not. I'm thinking yea.
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09-08-2015, 07:41 AM
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Got it out yesterday, wasnt too bad. The driveshaft bolts are tight as heck btw. Who i the world thought it was a good idea to not seperate the bellhousing from the trans? The pilot shaft kept hanging on the pressure plate. Already not too much room. The hardest (frustrating) part is getting to the top bellhousing bolts, just drop the crossmemeber with a jack under the trans, let the rear of the trans down and use a long extension to get to the bolts. The trans cooler linesand clutch/brake fluid lines have those little clips, i used a little flat head and popped em out easily.
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09-09-2015, 03:15 AM
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subscribed. doing a budget install myself.
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09-09-2015, 08:36 PM
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Drives: 2011 2ss blk/wht strp Join Date: Oct 2014
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So far I have a 4l80, and a triple disc stall, and driveshaft. I got the trans for $450 and it's being built by a guy i know. So I'm saving money there. Got the drive shaft for $500 on this site. But the converter I got new. Doing all my own work too. I'm looking at spending 2500-3k is my goal. And selling my used stuff for about that. Trying to do this with about 500 out of pocket.
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09-17-2015, 05:21 AM
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How is it going?
Are you going to run a full manual valve body, stand alone controller with paddles or just plain 4 speed auto?
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09-17-2015, 06:48 PM
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Drives: 2011 2ss blk/wht strp Join Date: Oct 2014
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Auto with a TCU. My trans is ready for pick up tomorrow. And I have pretty much everything I need to start going back together. Hopefully I get a good start on sat.
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