Since it has been a while how has the converter been holding up? I am building a 6.0 for my 99 silverado 1500 and looking at converters for a possible turbo in the future!
This series of videos has helped me greatly with my build a 99 gmc short bed step side I bought used in 2000 and still have the truck came with 5.3 4l60e and 3.73 gears with towing package. I am going to add ring gap a sloppy stage 2 cam springs and a turbo enter cooler combo plus the 4l80e of course. There is a lot of great information in your video !! Thank you very much
Coming together nicely. I went with the 80e on my build as a sort of build it and forget it type deal. It's great around town and on the highway, as well as the occasional tire durability test. 😀
So a stock 6.0 2500 flex plate was used and it bolts right up to 4.8,5.3. Side note I’m doing a swap and getting my trans from 2500 van with the same 4.8 engine I have in my truck
I'm pretty sure they do make a spacer that goes on the snout of the torque converter, so you don't have to change your flywheel or those bolts, like $30 bucks if I'm not mistaken.
yes, I believe you can use the 4l60 style dished flexplate with a pilot spacer on the back side, or a flat 4l80 style flexplate with the 0.400" spacer in front of it.
So I have an 02 Silverado 1500 4.3 v6 with 4l60e transmission with 3rd and 4th gears gone will a 4l80 hookup to my 4.3 man I hope so because it's only got 63k on it
I have a 4L60e in my 04 Suburban z71, In addition to what you said I would have to change the transfer case Input shaft along with that If I am correct?? It is a factory 4x4!
To bad someone does'nt make a crossmember for the swap for people that dont have a welder or the means of making one. If their is one these days i would like to know
Welding the cross member was over kill you should of just ripped out a cross member from the junkyard 2003- up on the obs trucks even the factory holes line up the back ones.
was going to use the speartech conversion harness. also one last question. I'm going to yank my parts from the junkyard, transmission, flex plate and use stock torque converter. does the 4l60e output driveshaft work with the 4l80e? i know the driveshaft needs to be shortened but just wanted to know if i need to grab the driveshaft from the junkyard also. this is going into my 2000 chevy suburban 2wd that i use to town stuff sometimes and daily driver. My friend has hptuners. also if i grab the crossmember off the junkyard 4l80e would that work with my suburban. i can weld and modify the way you did. but if there's an easy cheap bolt in solution i can do that as well. i haven't looked at the difference between the two yet and will be headed to junkyard later to compare...
no, I don't think so. Mainly because on the 4L80 truck the crossmember will still be straight across, but the brackets that are welded on the frame are in a different position along the chassis.
I have a 95 GMC that has a nv4500 manual transmission what do you suggest about putting the 4L 80e and then putting a standalone control unit in never done it before could use some guidance thanks
I love the 10 speed in my Duramax, but I dont know enough about the 8 and 10 speeds to know their weaknesses. In theory, the more gears the better, but I dont know about their durability and longevity.
the plug is similar, but the pinout is not, there are several wires in different positions, plus the 4l80e has an extra speed sensor (input speed). the conversion harness I linked in the description should be what you need
Since it has been a while how has the converter been holding up? I am building a 6.0 for my 99 silverado 1500 and looking at converters for a possible turbo in the future!
so far, the GM88H converter has done nicely, especially considering the truck now has a turbocharged big block attached to it.
the 4l80e is a turbo 400 with overdrive added. it is a great transmission
its holding up well so far to the 8.1
@@LawrenceTolman is it the first gen 80e or the latest gen? I just installed a built first gen 4l80 hope it’s reliable for years to come
This series of videos has helped me greatly with my build a 99 gmc short bed step side I bought used in 2000 and still have the truck came with 5.3 4l60e and 3.73 gears with towing package. I am going to add ring gap a sloppy stage 2 cam springs and a turbo enter cooler combo plus the 4l80e of course. There is a lot of great information in your video !! Thank you very much
Always feels like I’m watching truck tech🤣
Coming together nicely. I went with the 80e on my build as a sort of build it and forget it type deal. It's great around town and on the highway, as well as the occasional tire durability test. 😀
Rusty Wrenches that’s exactly what Im after. A set it and forget it trans.
So a stock 6.0 2500 flex plate was used and it bolts right up to 4.8,5.3. Side note I’m doing a swap and getting my trans from 2500 van with the same 4.8 engine I have in my truck
Very well put together. I like the format.
I just did a 2001 Silverado 4l60e To a 4l80e but my flex plate is to close , where can I buy the spacer or the whole flex plate
Awesome!! Ugly just got a little better. Can’t wait to see what is next!
I'm pretty sure they do make a spacer that goes on the snout of the torque converter, so you don't have to change your flywheel or those bolts, like $30 bucks if I'm not mistaken.
yes, I believe you can use the 4l60 style dished flexplate with a pilot spacer on the back side, or a flat 4l80 style flexplate with the 0.400" spacer in front of it.
@@LawrenceTolman But that will only work with a custom 3 bolt converter .
Awesome video!! Really well done.
Thanks so much!
I like how you did your cross member. thanks for the tip.
Great info video
Mustang thanks for watching!
Simple and to the point. 👍 like the videos keep it up!
Joe momma thanks, I appreciate it!
What was the total cost in parts, excluding the transmission, to get it all to work?
I put a parts and cost list together in the part 3 video... th-cam.com/video/mKYXx02cORM/w-d-xo.html
going to be a great channel
Brandon Loll thanks a bunch!
Would a 94 model work on my 05 Silverado
So I have an 02 Silverado 1500 4.3 v6 with 4l60e transmission with 3rd and 4th gears gone will a 4l80 hookup to my 4.3 man I hope so because it's only got 63k on it
You sound alot like the guy from trucks TV show back in the early 2000's
I get that from time to time
I have a 4L60e in my 04 Suburban z71, In addition to what you said I would have to change the transfer case Input shaft along with that If I am correct?? It is a factory 4x4!
Wait! Hold up! This mean LT isn’t on the TV show anymore ??!?!
To bad someone does'nt make a crossmember for the swap for people that dont have a welder or the means of making one. If their is one these days i would like to know
Welding the cross member was over kill you should of just ripped out a cross member from the junkyard 2003- up on the obs trucks even the factory holes line up the back ones.
was going to use the speartech conversion harness. also one last question. I'm going to yank my parts from the junkyard, transmission, flex plate and use stock torque converter. does the 4l60e output driveshaft work with the 4l80e? i know the driveshaft needs to be shortened but just wanted to know if i need to grab the driveshaft from the junkyard also. this is going into my 2000 chevy suburban 2wd that i use to town stuff sometimes and daily driver. My friend has hptuners. also if i grab the crossmember off the junkyard 4l80e would that work with my suburban. i can weld and modify the way you did. but if there's an easy cheap bolt in solution i can do that as well. i haven't looked at the difference between the two yet and will be headed to junkyard later to compare...
Awesome man, 👍
Thanks 👍
So what did you do about the cooler lines?
I showed in my next video, but just used some steel 3/8” line, cut and flares the stock aluminum lines and used two unions to extend the rear port.
@@LawrenceTolman just watched it and ordered the parts! Thanks for your response!
Off topic. How big is your shop??
About 25x35
Can you use the 4l80e crossmember from the donor truck instead of cutting up 4l60e crossmember?
no, I don't think so. Mainly because on the 4L80 truck the crossmember will still be straight across, but the brackets that are welded on the frame are in a different position along the chassis.
Could you just use a stock 6.0 Flexplate? And did you have to use the hub adapter for this?
I have the same kind of fly wheel with that thick spacer on it so do I need to shim it ? I put like one washer on each screw
Do the crossmember measurements work for a 2003 silverado 2wd?
Stupud questiin..I did this swap on a tahoe and it drives bad. I also put a 3200 torque converter in it..do i have to tune it first?
I have a 95 GMC that has a nv4500 manual transmission what do you suggest about putting the 4L 80e and then putting a standalone control unit in never done it before could use some guidance
thanks
I have a 2003 1500 and im trying to swap a 4l80 can i use a 1500hd transmission mount
Love your content! You answered a bunch but 1! What make is that transmission jack where do I get 1!
I believe this was a Pittsburg jack from harbor freight, their taller version. works great
@@LawrenceTolman thanks for the info! I'm installing a 4l85e in a pro street 72 Nova SS and it's a monster big heavy and awkward
What would i need
How do i do a manual to auto im 2500 HD
Where’s your part list?
I put a parts and cost list together in the part 3 video... th-cam.com/video/mKYXx02cORM/w-d-xo.html
What are your thoughts on GMs 8 speed and the new 10?
I love the 10 speed in my Duramax, but I dont know enough about the 8 and 10 speeds to know their weaknesses. In theory, the more gears the better, but I dont know about their durability and longevity.
4L60, 4L65, 4L70, 4L80, 4L85, 6L80, 6L90, 8L90, 10L90.
GVWR in lbs for each above.
6000, 6500, 7000, 8000, 8500, 8000, 9000, 9000, 9000.
Good job man ,
I have question - theirs any difference between 4l60e and 4l80e plugs ?? - am plan to remove 4l60e and going to 4l80e ,, thank you
the plug is similar, but the pinout is not, there are several wires in different positions, plus the 4l80e has an extra speed sensor (input speed). the conversion harness I linked in the description should be what you need
@@LawrenceTolman thank you 🙏🏻
What's the flex plate part number please?
not sure on the part number, but the flexplate and spacer was stock for a 2002 2500HD with a 6.0 and 4L80e
@@LawrenceTolman Thank You! Great Videos!
How many inches did you cut the crossmember on each side and is it 6 inches plate on the sides to extend it?
I forget, its been so long. six inches longer than before sounds close tho...
Could I get a dished fly wheel out of an ls1 that was for a 4l60 and use that instead of the flat one with the spacer?
the flexplate from an LS1 and a 5.3 should be the same dished style I think... either way you will need a spacer for the torque converter
Are you sure you don't work for PowerBlock TV
Not anymore…
What dip stick u use what is the part number for the 4l80e
i'm not sure of the part number, but its from a 2002 2500HD Silverado 6.0
What drive shaft you use
stock with a new slip yoke
@@LawrenceTolman thanks
What about drive shaft
Stock driveshaft with a yoke swap
@@LawrenceTolman what yoke can i use
New subscriber here. What ramps are you using in your videos? I'd like to give me a set of those
I'm not sure actually, I just picked em up from Amazon