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Rem0v3r · 09-06-2020, 06:26 PM

I'm at that point where I'm going to push real power through this 6l80... its already shook its head at 14psi and the boom clock is ticking...

My options are to either
1. Retain my billet torque converter and build the 6l80 to circle ds 1000hp spec ($5000)
2. Build a 4l80 and buy matching converter ($7000) and have head room for more power down the road which im probably not going to do.(new engine required and I've just built my aluminum block out)
3. Junkyard 4l80 stock trans, good converter and an aftermarket trans controller (1500/2500)
4. Th400......
5. Manual trans swap because fun..(prolly $5000)

This is a street car that weighs more than the ex girlfriend you tell noone about and never goes to the track, will never see slicks and is the most expencive budget build I've ever heard of lol..

RupertPupkin · 09-06-2020, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rem0v3r

I'm at that point where I'm going to push real power through this 6l80... its already shook its head at 14psi and the boom clock is ticking...

My options are to either
1. Retain my billet torque converter and build the 6l80 to circle ds 1000hp spec ($5000)
2. Build a 4l80 and buy matching converter ($7000) and have head room for more power down the road which im probably not going to do.(new engine required and I've just built my aluminum block out)
3. Junkyard 4l80 stock trans, good converter and an aftermarket trans controller (1500/2500)
4. Th400......
5. Manual trans swap because fun..(prolly $5000)

This is a street car that weighs more than the ex girlfriend you tell noone about and never goes to the track, will never see slicks and is the most expencive budget build I've ever heard of lol..

LMAO

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Vegas Bound · 09-06-2020, 07:52 PM

Convert it to TR6060 and have some fun.

Warship2k15 · 09-07-2020, 05:38 AM

I don’t see the option I would pick.
How about swapping to a Zl1 or ctsv 6L90e or built 6l90e
From what I understand the torque converter is the same between the two.So you would swap the torque converter and the TCM.
You would need to buy a different driveshaft or get one modified.
With the zl1 trans it’s my understanding that you can use the same mount as the SS.
I have not personally verified this but I have read it from people who have made the swap.

This is the route I’m going to go if I get to that level.

Bo White · 09-07-2020, 06:31 AM

3L80 or 4L80

BiggFoot · 09-07-2020, 08:58 AM

LOL at the ex girlfriend statement . . .

Think I would talk to the RPM Transmission folks to get their input. But I am not a Do-It-Yourself guy. Still, wouldnt hurt to talk to a trans expert about your situation. Just sayin

Vegas Bound · 09-07-2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BiggFoot

LOL at the ex girlfriend statement . . .

Think I would talk to the RPM Transmission folks to get their input. But I am not a Do-It-Yourself guy. Still, wouldnt hurt to talk to a trans expert about your situation. Just sayin

I installed a RPM Stage 5 4L80e. It lasted 2200 miles before the sprag and drum were toast. I had it rebuilt locally and the shop said almost everything was OEM. I wouldn't recommend them to people I didn't like, much less those I do. Maybe I would to the car in the other lane.

Rem0v3r · 09-07-2020, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warship2k15

I don’t see the option I would pick.
How about swapping to a Zl1 or ctsv 6L90e or built 6l90e
From what I understand the torque converter is the same between the two.So you would swap the torque converter and the TCM.
You would need to buy a different driveshaft or get one modified.
With the zl1 trans it’s my understanding that you can use the same mount as the SS.
I have not personally verified this but I have read it from people who have made the swap.

This is the route I’m going to go if I get to that level.

Right.. i may consider this, its really going to come down to price, if I have to build the 6l90 out vs building the 6l80 it may cost way more overall for not much gain.

bayarea408 · 09-09-2020, 02:02 PM

Im doing a Jakes level 4 4l80E. dont mess around with the 6l80E if you are serious about power. 14-15+ psi is going to eat that 6l80 quick, built units seem to be a crap shoot. So unless you want to get back in there and go 4l80 or th400 later do it now lol.

EVEN a 6l90E wont be much if you are after serious power. No slicks and mainly tons of power on the street a overdrive is nice. If you are going to drag and pack a 17/15 wheel a th400 transbrake is better than 80E

09-07-2020, 08:58 AM	#6
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	LOL at the ex girlfriend statement . . . Think I would talk to the RPM Transmission folks to get their input. But I am not a Do-It-Yourself guy. Still, wouldnt hurt to talk to a trans expert about your situation. Just sayin __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

09-06-2020, 06:26 PM	#1
Rem0v3r Drives: 2013 ss2 vert l99 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South florida Posts: 150	Built 6l80 vs ? I'm at that point where I'm going to push real power through this 6l80... its already shook its head at 14psi and the boom clock is ticking... My options are to either 1. Retain my billet torque converter and build the 6l80 to circle ds 1000hp spec ($5000) 2. Build a 4l80 and buy matching converter ($7000) and have head room for more power down the road which im probably not going to do.(new engine required and I've just built my aluminum block out) 3. Junkyard 4l80 stock trans, good converter and an aftermarket trans controller (1500/2500) 4. Th400...... 5. Manual trans swap because fun..(prolly $5000) This is a street car that weighs more than the ex girlfriend you tell noone about and never goes to the track, will never see slicks and is the most expencive budget build I've ever heard of lol..

09-06-2020, 07:52 PM	#3
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Convert it to TR6060 and have some fun.

09-07-2020, 05:38 AM	#4
Warship2k15 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Kissimmee Posts: 158	I don’t see the option I would pick. How about swapping to a Zl1 or ctsv 6L90e or built 6l90e From what I understand the torque converter is the same between the two.So you would swap the torque converter and the TCM. You would need to buy a different driveshaft or get one modified. With the zl1 trans it’s my understanding that you can use the same mount as the SS. I have not personally verified this but I have read it from people who have made the swap. This is the route I’m going to go if I get to that level.

09-07-2020, 06:31 AM	#5
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	3L80 or 4L80

09-09-2020, 02:02 PM	#9
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	Im doing a Jakes level 4 4l80E. dont mess around with the 6l80E if you are serious about power. 14-15+ psi is going to eat that 6l80 quick, built units seem to be a crap shoot. So unless you want to get back in there and go 4l80 or th400 later do it now lol. EVEN a 6l90E wont be much if you are after serious power. No slicks and mainly tons of power on the street a overdrive is nice. If you are going to drag and pack a 17/15 wheel a th400 transbrake is better than 80E