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[ktmoutfront]

I need to put a higher top gear in the truck. I want to be able to run it down the freeway at 75mph without winging the engine to the moon.

I looked at a Gear Venders OD. Wow. Must be gold plated. So, no.

Source a 2wd 700r4 and pray it lasts.

4l60e seems like a lot of work with a controller and whatnot for a week transmission.

Source a 2wd 4l80e. Controller would be worth the effort.

I have a near new rebuilt 4l80e. But it is 4wd. Controller still needed. Came with a 454. I don't have the time or desire to swap it to 2wd. Thinking of tossing the transfer case on it. Also gives me low range on the boat ramp.

In the future, if I keep the truck, it will get the LQ9. So the 4l80e would be the best option.

Discuss. And try not to derail to much.

 

[Fastereddie]

I vote 4l80e with t-case

 

[ktmoutfront]

I vote 4l80e with t-case

This is the direction I am leaning. But I'm not going to SEMA to show it off.

 

[max 02]

X2 for 4L80 and t case

 

[Bent77]

Eaton 10 speed

 

[ktmoutfront]

Eaton 10 speed

Read the last line of post 121 please.

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

If you don't want to drop the money on a controller they do have the wiring box to make it full manual fairly cheap.

 

[ktmoutfront]

If you don't want to drop the money on a controller they do have the wiring box to make it full manual fairly cheap.

I might be too lazy to shift it that much.

Link to it?

 

[Bent77]

Read the last line of post 121 please.

There's no point in arguing, you know that you would be on that comment like a ham sammich in someone else's thread!

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

https://shop.jakesperformance.com/shop/ols/products/4l80e-manual-control-box

 

[centexk5]

80e and t case gets my vote. Then a Dana 60 up front.

 

[Bent77]

I might be too lazy to shift it that much.

Link to it?

Did you get that PDF?




I was going to suggest the 700 when we were on the phone earlier. Should hold up at that weight.
If not, the sail will bring you home

 

[ktmoutfront]

https://shop.jakesperformance.com/shop/ols/products/4l80e-manual-control-box

Interesting. That is a cheap option.

 

[83ChevyK5Blazer]

It was something i was considering to get O/D with out spending more than the truck was worth on a controller

 

[ktmoutfront]

80e and t case gets my vote. Then a Dana 60 up front.

Never on the 4wd. Getting lowered with bags.

Did you get that PDF?

No.

 

[rksjd8420]

You could use this on the back of the 4wd 4L80E and use a manual valve body.

4L80E Transmission Adapter

Reduce drivetrain length with ease using the 4L80E Transmission Adapter. Crafted from durable aluminum, this IMS design is compatible with GM slip yokes.

www.innovativemachiningsolutions.com

 

[Fastereddie]

https://shop.jakesperformance.com/shop/ols/products/4l80e-manual-control-box

You could use this on the back of the 4wd 4L80E and use a manual valve body.

4L80E Transmission Adapter

Reduce drivetrain length with ease using the 4L80E Transmission Adapter. Crafted from durable aluminum, this IMS design is compatible with GM slip yokes.

www.innovativemachiningsolutions.com

I was unaware of either of these cuties.
Pretty sweet.

 

[ktmoutfront]

This is why I ask questions on this forum. Only issue with that is no speedo feed. GPS speedo would be OK with me.

But the transfer case is already sitting here.

Options.

 

[sweetk30]

i have the 2wd tail shaft and housing for a 4L80-e and it was for a fixed yoke .

and they make 3.42 gears for the 14ff rear . and they made and might still find 3.21 gears .

 

[ktmoutfront]

Floor shifter with a 2 food tall shift arm.