I've pretty much decided on the motor I want for my truck (5.3). But I'm wondering what tranny to use. I plan on going turbo, maybe an STS kit (If it's possible on an OBS truck). I'm leaning towards either a built 4l60e or a mild 4l80e.
a stage 4 or 5 4L65E will do the job. Don't go cheap or you'll be doing it twice and paying way more than getting a good one the first time.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Aug 21 2006, 08:59 PM) [snapback]61932[/snapback]</div>a stage 4 or 5 4L65E will do the job. Don't go cheap or you'll be doing it twice and paying way more than getting a good one the first time.
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Thanks, that's why I'm asking. I don't want to be pushing any sort of horsepower through a transmission that won't take the abuse. I'm also thinking of getting a Gear Vendors unit, if that matters.
Do you really need a double overdrive? The 4L65E will give you a good overdrive ratio. The only reason for a double overdrive would be if you were running 4.88 or greater gears.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Aug 21 2006, 09:07 PM) [snapback]61934[/snapback]</div>Do you really need a double overdrive? The 4L65E will give you a good overdrive ratio. The only reason for a double overdrive would be if you were running 4.88 or greater gears.
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I'm not sure of the gear ratios for the 4l65e, but the 4l60e has a very steep first gear (3.06) and a huge drop off into second (1.63).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Aug 21 2006, 09:59 PM) [snapback]61932[/snapback]</div>outta curiosity how much do those run?a stage 4 or 5 4L65E will do the job. Don't go cheap or you'll be doing it twice and paying way more than getting a good one the first time.
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Im not sure that the housing of a 4L80E tranny will match exaclty up to a 5.3. Itll work but the may be gaps. Then again im not sure
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Red03SilSS @ Aug 22 2006, 03:06 PM) [snapback]61981[/snapback]</div>yeah it should since its a v8 tranny. the only reason mine doesnt match up perfectly is cuz it came out of a v6. v8 bellhousings r probably all the sameIm not sure that the housing of a 4L80E tranny will match exaclty up to a 5.3. Itll work but the may be gaps. Then again im not sure
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Turbo would be badass. Frount mount or rear etherway BADASS!!
I can have your 4l60e built for about $1100. I have not had one of these built trannys brake yet!! We have been putting them behind some pretty badass turbo LS1's and 6.0L 408's!
Just give me or Billy a call.
817-703-3750
SOON TO COME!!!!
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