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ticowarbird · 09-03-2017, 03:33 AM

I've searched the forum and found a bunch of threads talking about the swap itself but only one where someone mentions taking it to the strip. Anyone notice much difference on the strip with this swap? And how about on the street, let's say stoplight to stoplight. I'm thinking the only problem will be traction with my setup as she already spins.

Bo White · 09-03-2017, 04:54 PM

Look at the th400 posts and just add the fact of overdrive and a touch more weight.

Blakester · 09-03-2017, 08:38 PM

This is another consideration of mine. I plan too go bolt on maybe nitrous And cam for quite a while. Will a th400 or 80e hurt me vs a driver mod and staying m6 since I won't be making a ton of power and the 80e has such a tall first gear?

ticowarbird · 09-04-2017, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Look at the th400 posts and just add the fact of overdrive and a touch more weight.

Thank you. Didn't think about that.

bct10985 · 09-04-2017, 09:31 AM

I wish i had of went with i higher stall than 3600. I can only manage a 1.6 60'. Went 10.4 first and only time at the track with the 4l80. It was shifting way early and ive since added more meth and more boost. Hoping to run a high 9 here soon

ticowarbird · 09-04-2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bct10985

I wish i had of went with i higher stall than 3600. I can only manage a 1.6 60'. Went 10.4 first and only time at the track with the 4l80. It was shifting way early and ive since added more meth and more boost. Hoping to run a high 9 here soon

I haven't chosen which stall to get yet. Everything else is has been decided so far. I'm waiting until after the holiday to talk to the shop that's doing it all. I also started looking at some things on nitrous express but doubt I'd pull the trigger.

ttshovel · 09-04-2017, 07:10 PM

I did the swap and was cutting low 1.5 60s. I was using a 3000 stall. mid 1.4s were in it with more converter. currently switching to glide so no further data for you

jrhagen · 09-04-2017, 07:25 PM

I run consistent 1.44 60 ft with the 4L80e and ZL1 convertor. It's a little loose on the streets but I have gotten accustomed to it.

ttshovel · 09-04-2017, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

I run consistent 1.44 60 ft with the 4L80e and ZL1 convertor. It's a little loose on the streets but I have gotten accustomed to it.

6l80/90 converter in a 4l80e? I didn't know they shared the same input shaft

jrhagen · 09-05-2017, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ttshovel

6l80/90 converter in a 4l80e? I didn't know they shared the same input shaft

It's modified by RPM Transmissions. Stage 5 build.

acammer · 09-05-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blakester

This is another consideration of mine. I plan too go bolt on maybe nitrous And cam for quite a while. Will a th400 or 80e hurt me vs a driver mod and staying m6 since I won't be making a ton of power and the 80e has such a tall first gear?

If you're looking for top drag strip times, auto is your way to go. Much easier to dial in, and much easier on the driveline. Definitely not as engaging or rewarding as rowing your own gears, just depends on what's most important to you.

MudderFinger · 09-05-2017, 04:11 PM

If you have allot of HP it should help you, I have had a 1.378 60ft with the 4L80. The first gear is the biggest difference.

Pro Stock John · 09-06-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bct10985

I wish i had of went with i higher stall than 3600. I can only manage a 1.6 60'. Went 10.4 first and only time at the track with the 4l80. It was shifting way early and ive since added more meth and more boost. Hoping to run a high 9 here soon

Yeah I would just leave on more boost.

ticowarbird · 09-07-2017, 10:32 AM

The more I read about it the more I see I will not regret the 4l80e. Will be done by November.

09-03-2017, 03:33 AM	#1
ticowarbird BOHIC Drives: 2010 Camaro SS "Enola" Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 562 View My Garage	4l80E 1/4 mile and street I've searched the forum and found a bunch of threads talking about the swap itself but only one where someone mentions taking it to the strip. Anyone notice much difference on the strip with this swap? And how about on the street, let's say stoplight to stoplight. I'm thinking the only problem will be traction with my setup as she already spins. __________________ What else can I do to my Camaro?

09-03-2017, 04:54 PM	#2
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Look at the th400 posts and just add the fact of overdrive and a touch more weight. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

09-04-2017, 09:31 AM	#5
bct10985 Drives: 2010 2SS LS3, 2013 duramax Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dover, De Posts: 1,451	I wish i had of went with i higher stall than 3600. I can only manage a 1.6 60'. Went 10.4 first and only time at the track with the 4l80. It was shifting way early and ive since added more meth and more boost. Hoping to run a high 9 here soon __________________ ECS Ysi-B, cam, Tsp 2" longtubes, Squash dual pumps, Id1300s, meth, 4L80e, FTI 3600, ZL1 3.73 diff, BMR suspension, 15" conversion, weld rts mt 275 et street R. 9.6@147mph

09-04-2017, 07:10 PM	#7
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	I did the swap and was cutting low 1.5 60s. I was using a 3000 stall. mid 1.4s were in it with more converter. currently switching to glide so no further data for you __________________ 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

09-05-2017, 04:11 PM	#12
MudderFinger Drives: 2011 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 887 View My Garage	If you have allot of HP it should help you, I have had a 1.378 60ft with the 4L80. The first gear is the biggest difference. __________________ My Build Thread

09-03-2017, 08:38 PM	#3
Blakester Drives: 2010 1ss Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Colorado Springs co Posts: 174	This is another consideration of mine. I plan too go bolt on maybe nitrous And cam for quite a while. Will a th400 or 80e hurt me vs a driver mod and staying m6 since I won't be making a ton of power and the 80e has such a tall first gear?

09-04-2017, 07:25 PM	#8
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	I run consistent 1.44 60 ft with the 4L80e and ZL1 convertor. It's a little loose on the streets but I have gotten accustomed to it.

09-07-2017, 10:32 AM	#14
ticowarbird BOHIC Drives: 2010 Camaro SS "Enola" Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 562 View My Garage	The more I read about it the more I see I will not regret the 4l80e. Will be done by November. __________________ What else can I do to my Camaro?