the last HD2 plate I used was manufactured incorrectly. they had used one of the outside plates in the middle... Transgo does make some good stuff, but I have stopped using their shift kits almost altogether and just put togethermy own now.
4l80e swap thread... Again...
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Not surprised and Same here.
I'm glad this post got some attention! I'm still up in the air about what I'm doing but I may look into a salvage yard for a 4l80.
Any of you guys located near San Antonio Texas and know any good yards?
Also having some trouble finding one that isn't like the typical pick_n_pull. I thought salvage yards had an inventory that they pulled parts from themselves vs junkyards where you do it.
Any of you guys located near San Antonio Texas and know any good yards?
Also having some trouble finding one that isn't like the typical pick_n_pull. I thought salvage yards had an inventory that they pulled parts from themselves vs junkyards where you do it.
HotWheelsBurban
Gotta have 4 doors..... Rawhide, TOTY 2023!
Not sure about San Antonio area, but there is an LKQ in south Austin, and I recommend the Wrench A Part in Del Valle. It's on 71 past the airport.
They both should have online inventory listings, so you can check it out before you go. I do this before my yard trips in Houston area.
Thanks for the reply! So they keep imventory of known good transmissions?
Yes, stick to known good transmissions w/a warranty unless you want to tackle rebuilding one.
HotWheelsBurban
Gotta have 4 doors..... Rawhide, TOTY 2023!
Not sure about that...the inventory list just has cars/trucks on the yard as far as I know. You may be able to call the yards and ask if they can tell you? If they have a 400 truck, 2500/3500 with an automatic transmission it should be a 4L80E as long as it's '92- up
Depends on the yard - the salvage yards in my area will let you know if they have a specific part along with pricing and warranty though every place is a little different. He should just call around and see what's available. Main thing is not to go to a pick-n-pull as most of those transmissions are shot.
L31MaxExpress
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My 4L85E was out of a newer van. Even the LS era trucks and vans use a 4L80E or 4L85E that will work.
So I found an Ebay vendor that has good reviews, a warranty, and a separate All-State warranty option.
Got a supposedly known working 96 4x4 4L80e for $950 with 119,000 miles.
So, now i have to figure out how to get the peripherals. Got a decent trans cooler on order, but need to get the lines (I'm guessing from a 96 k2500 or something), the harness adapters*, cross-member relocation, and the drive shafts done.
You guys think I would be able to get the drive shafts from a k2500 and call it a day?
*I'm having trouble finding harness adapters for my year, but I'm not sure if I'm just being a dork here. I have an 0411 swap from a 2001 Chevy Express van so maybe it doesn't matter?
Got a supposedly known working 96 4x4 4L80e for $950 with 119,000 miles.
So, now i have to figure out how to get the peripherals. Got a decent trans cooler on order, but need to get the lines (I'm guessing from a 96 k2500 or something), the harness adapters*, cross-member relocation, and the drive shafts done.
You guys think I would be able to get the drive shafts from a k2500 and call it a day?
*I'm having trouble finding harness adapters for my year, but I'm not sure if I'm just being a dork here. I have an 0411 swap from a 2001 Chevy Express van so maybe it doesn't matter?
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