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Are all 4L80E transmission the same?
4L80E Differences: ’91 -’96: They are all pretty much the same. They were also known to have a crappy connector that passes through the case. Most have had them updated by now, but there are still some that haven’t and might need replacing.
What does a 4L80E transmission fit?
Some cars that used the 4L80E transmission include Chevrolet/GMC pickups, commercial vehicles, and vans. It was also adopted in Rolls Royce and Bentley vehicles. Specifically, you could find this transmission in GM trucks such as Silverado, Sierra, Suburban, the Hummer H1.
Can you put a 4L80E in place of a 4L60E?
Or, as you will see here, you can jump up a level, installing the much more robust and heavy duty GM 4L80E in place, which will bolt a much better stock unit between your engine and rear end, one which can handle much more horsepower and torque than a 4L60E, even in stock form.
How can you tell the difference between a 4l60 and a 4L80 transmission?
Appearance. The 4L80E can be told apart from the 4L60E by looking at their transmission fluid pan. This is because the 4L80E has a pan that is oval in shape whereas a rectangular pan is featured by the 4L60E. Another disparity between both devices is the number of bolts used to secure the transmission to the engine.
How do I know if I have a 4L60E or 4L80E?
Can you run a 4L80E without a computer?
The only logical transmission for our 4×4 was the 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission commonly found in 3/4- and 1-ton GM trucks and SUVs. However, the 4L80E can be easily converted to a manually shifted valvebody, which eliminates the need for the computer and much of the electronics and wiring.
How much longer is a 4L80E than a 4L60E?
The 4L80E is larger and heavier than the 4L60E. Its more hefty build can be tied to its 236 lbs and a length of 26.4″. Alternatively, the 4L60E weighs 150 lbs (without fluid) and it has a length of 23.5″. A comparison between the size and weight shows that the 4L80E is significantly larger and heavier.
How much horsepower can a stock 4L80E transmission handle?
How much power can the 4L80E handle? A totally stock unit or rebuild will typically live well with up to 450 flywheel HP/TQ. Above this point the direct clutches will not live long without some hydraulic improvements.
How much bigger is a 4L80E than a 4L60E?
Size and Weight The 4L80E is larger and heavier than the 4L60E. Its more hefty build can be tied to its 236 lbs and a length of 26.4″. Alternatively, the 4L60E weighs 150 lbs (without fluid) and it has a length of 23.5″. A comparison between the size and weight shows that the 4L80E is significantly larger and heavier.
What kind of transmission does a 4L80E have?
The 4L80E transmission is the advanced progeny of the legendary TurboHydramatic TH400 automatic transmission, and is based heavily on the 400 in both parts and strength, yet featuring an added overdrive gear, a lock-up torque converter and advanced electronic controls.
Can I put a 4L80E in a 94 Duramax?
It was the 4l60e that seen so many changes through the years and keeps you on your toes, not the 4l80e. Many people have bought GM crate 4l85e’s for the 06-07 duramax van, and put them into 94+ with no issues other than hooking up the cooler lines (they can be swapped into the earlier 91-93 with some mods as well).
Will a 91-93 work with a 4L80E controller?
So 94+ 4l80e and 4l85e’s all work identical electrically, and you can quickly make a 91-93 work with a later controller by changing the pressure solenoid to later style. It was the 4l60e that seen so many changes through the years and keeps you on your toes, not the 4l80e.
What kind of bellhousing does a 4L80E have?
Like the other GM automatics, the 4L80E featured a die-cast aluminum case. Unlike the later 4L60E transmission, the 4L80E did not feature a removable bellhousing, but an integrated bellhousing with only the Chevrolet 90 degree engine bolt pattern being available.