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    2011 6spd auto durability?

    Well guys plain and simple im just not familiar with these new 6 speed auto trannys like the one in my new truck, like i was the 60e in my 06. does anybody know if there are the weak links in the trucks like the 60e's were in the older models? I eventually plan to magnacharge this thing but have no clue of the limits of these trannys or what it cost to build them.
    Any help will be greatly appreciated!!
    2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
    2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
    2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
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    Well I managed to screw one up in less than a year, turns out my 6L90 has a seized solenoid.... won't shift into 1st when in D but will drive just fine when in the manual option. Other than that I really like the 6 speed. Circle D has some good upgrades I'm looking into for the new trans.
    - 5.3 Stock Internals - Cal Speed Stainless LT's - 18" Magnaflow - K&N Drop In - Airaid Intake Tube - Nelson Tune -

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    Several weak links:smaller clutches, weak hub/shaft with low critical speed, TCM inside the tranny. I think the main problem is in the tuning. The tuning is so commenly screwed up that several of the larger transmission builders have quit building the 6L80.

    The Circle D recommended upgrades will include larger Red Alto clutch packs, full welding of the hub, and 300M shafts at a cost of +/- $3,000 not counting the converter.

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    OH SNAP! Well I'm not needing upgrades to that extent, I'll just be happy to drive it again.
    - 5.3 Stock Internals - Cal Speed Stainless LT's - 18" Magnaflow - K&N Drop In - Airaid Intake Tube - Nelson Tune -

    Shopping List
    - Cam - 3200 Circle D Stall - 10" King Coilover Shocks - 16" King Reservoir Shocks - FG front Fenders - 17" Methods -

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    well crap! that isnt what i wanted to here.lol i guess ill leave it stock for a while til warrenty is up on it.
    2006 extended cab, 6.0 swap, full bolt ons SOLD
    2011 ECSB, 6.2, 6 spd, 3.73, 5" lift, 33" nitto, limo tint, debadged, volant CAI, muffler delete, black bear tune 14.0 @ 98 on the 33'sSOLD
    2007 TBSS AWD, cam, stall, built trans, N2OSOLD
    2006 RCSB cammed LQ9, full exhaust, 3200 stall, 2-4 drop
    Quote Originally Posted by farmtruc View Post
    "if i have to explain, you don't get it"

    49 Ford F1
    355 chevy / turbo 350 / 12 bolt posi / camaro subframed

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