grumpyvette Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 ok all you transmission guys, IM also VERY interested in the answers because I purchased a 4L80E to install in my 1985 corvette when I do the swap to the big block engine , because theres no 700r4 thats going to handle the torque numbers that engine will produce, so any info will be greatly appreciated, on how to find cheap ECU/TRANS controllers OR how to modify the 4L80E trans to full manual control. hopefully theres some knowledgeable trans guys on THIS SITE that can help!!?? converters available ? lock up/non-lock-up? performance shift kits? ETC. IM SURE MOST GUYS CAN USE GOOD INFO! heres all the links Ive found......... NO! NOT ALL THOSE QUESTIONS ARE FULLY ANSWERED IN THE LINKS does anyone have the part number for that manual converion KIT,? or other usefull info?, instructions on the conversion? programing and installation info on the electronic controllers?, part numbers and prices? other options? does anyone know where a diagram for the connections can be found? differances between the differant year 4L80E transmissions? how do the 4L80E trans differ from year to year? what are the part numbers for the TRANS CONTROLLERS WHAT STALL SPEED CONVERTERS ARE AVAILABLE and with lock-up? which are the best built? what cross members fit? what drive shaft yoke? part #? HERES SOME INFO ON THE 4L80E http://www.atg-autotrans.com/4l80hous.htm http://www.transmissioncenter.net/4L80E.htm http://www.transtec.com/specific_trans/4l80e.htm http://store.yahoo.com/hardparts/4l80e.html http://www.drivetrain.com/4l80e.html http://www.fbperformance.com/transmissions/gm4l80e.html http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/Transmission_Control_Modules/4L60E_4L80E.html http://www.compushift.com/ GM PART # 24200161 (wire harness) http://www.tciauto.com/tech_info/trans_dims_tables.htm#4L80E http://www.gm.com/automotive/gmpowertrain/transmissions/hydra/apps/4l80.htm this might help PLEASE HELP OUT ,ANY USEFULL INFO IS WARMLY ,and GREATFULLY RECIEVED THIS IS INTERESTING http://www.kdsperformance.com/tranhigpersh5.html The ultimate high performance shift kit!! Includes detailed instructional video. Engineered for the 'perfect shift' - firm muscle car shifts. FULL manual shifting. Perfect for heavy duty/towing applications. Stops direct clutch burnup. Prevents hi-pressure damage. Holds shifts and downshifts to any RPM. Contains detailed instruction booklet. Can be installed with transmission in vehicle. Requires no specialized tools. 100% Made In USA! Engineered/Designed by Gil Younger - the father of the shift kit. TR10101 $179.95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Grumpy, Bowtie overdrives here in California has a standalone module which works in conjunction with a cable (TV) to runt he 4L80E as a stand alone. It is programmable. http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/ They have some very nice products and great service. Here is their number: 760/947-5240 Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I second what Tim said. Bowtie Overdrives has helped me with my 700r4 immensely. They are very knowledgeable about GM overdrives and have quality products. Also, if you need a driveshaft, my donor vehicle had a 4L80E trans and I still have the aluminum driveshaft with yoke. You can have it for cost of shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 4, 2003 Author Share Posted December 4, 2003 thank you , please call me, (COLLECT) at 561-792-5308 just say your calling GRUMPYVETTE/PAUL or EMAIL ME SO WE CAN TALK prlangevin@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 Why not run a full race 200R4? THey take 1400# ft in monster turbo GN's. A completely built trans should run about $2000 or about the same as just the 4L80 trans WITHOUT the $1000 controller needed to run it. I agree with you completely on the 4L60E/700R4. And the gear ratios of the 200 are almost the same as the 4L80. Little more first gear and little more OD both I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 Mike C I got a good deal on a NEW 4L80E still in the factory shipping container, direct from chevy,I fully intend to make it full manual control also, the main reason I picked the 4L80E was that its an overdrive trans AND I know two corvettes that DYNOed over 1000 hp(not a mis-print yeah,1000 rear wheel hp and over 1000 ft lbs of tq useing that trans with no problems) yeah twin turbo intercooled big block chevy engines now if it handles that the 650-750hp big block Im planing should be fine look, at what the upgraded version sells for, http://www.transmissioncenter.net/4L80E.htm they told me I can upgrade the stock trans to those specs and it will still cost less with what I payed for the stock trans plus with the upgrade than what they ask for the new trans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 6, 2003 Author Share Posted December 6, 2003 spdsk8r " if you need a driveshaft, my donor vehicle had a 4L80E trans and I still have the aluminum driveshaft with yoke. You can have it for cost of shipping." thank you! please send me shipping weight/cost so I can send you the money for the driveshaft, I can use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 6, 2003 Author Share Posted December 6, 2003 I can,t answer your E-MAIL,your links got problems PLEASE send the driveshaft Ill pay the costs, call me at 1-561-792-5308 to work out details THANK YOU!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 spdsk8r I still have not recieved the driveshaft or the shipping cost? please contact me if your having a problem shipping it, as I said before just let me know the shipping cost? ill send a cashiers check/money order or other payment prlangevin@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 15, 2003 Author Share Posted December 15, 2003 I sent the money yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Paul, I was out of town this weekend. The driveshaft shipped FedEx Friday, you should see it this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 18, 2003 Author Share Posted December 18, 2003 spdsk8r thank you! the driveshaft arrived today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Grumpyvette, Glad to hear you got it. Does it look like something you can use? It was just too large a diameter for my application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 19, 2003 Author Share Posted December 19, 2003 yes it appears to be just about correct, keep in mind I will be shorting it so I CAN USE IT IN MY BBC ENGINE SWAP IN MY CORVETTTE but I will also be useing it to transfer 600-700hp so that 4" dia. is likely to be usefull THANKS AGAIN,.. ITS NICE TO HAVE FELLOW HOTRODDERS HELP EACH OTHER OUT AND ITS REALLY APPRECIATED!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted December 27, 2003 Share Posted December 27, 2003 Grumpyvette, Could you please post or send me some pics of your vette when it is together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted December 27, 2003 Author Share Posted December 27, 2003 sure ID be glad too! AND I WILL AS SOON AS ITS COMPLETE, but since moneys tight and im still unable to stand as Im recovering from ankle surgery it will be awhile I sorry to say, trust me I want to complete the project badly, but reality keeps getting in the way for me just like it does for some of you gentelmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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