This was my only resource during my rebuild and my 4l60e now has 500 miles after the rebuild so i got it right the first try. Jan 14, 20 4l80e transmission rebuild part 5 duration. Guys use the 5 pinion gear planet carriers from the 4l80e s in the old turbo 400s as an effort to increase their durability. Our 5 certified transmission shops in omaha proudly stands behind the work performed by our transmission specialists with a standard 3 year100,000 mile warranty on all replacement automatic transmissions. Everything you need to know about rebuilding a 4l80e. Then he talks about the common problems found in this transmission and the.
It provides park, reverse, neutral, and four forward speeds with 4th gear being overdrive. Automatic transmission rebuild kits 4l80e transmission. The thm 4l80 e is a fully automatic rear wheel drive transmission. One indicator of this issue is the 2nd gear starts, 3rd neutral condition, no 4th gear, codes 68, 85, 86, and 87 and direct clutch breakage. Ensure that the new transmission is not damaged prior to installation. Doctor steve of doctor steves transmission clinic told us, there isnt another transmission that has had the same design in production for.
Everything you need to know about rebuilding a 4l80e transmission. This video shows you how to do just that, so check it out. Gm 4l80e transmission rebuild kits overhauls, banner. Guys use the 5 pinion gear planet carriers from the 4l80es in the old turbo 400s as an effort to increase their durability. Gmchevy 4l80e alto master transmission rebuild kit 1997on.
Full manual shifts the transmission will be in the gear you select and changes to any gear you choose when you move the selector, no computer or wiring needed, red eagle clutches, carbon fiber band, redeagle powerpacks for the. How to rebuild a gm 4l80e automatic transmission start to finish. Professionally rebuilt and updated 4l80e4l85e mt1 automatic transmission. Under our belts are powerglides, th350, 700r4, and th400s, but never a 4l80e. Buick rainier, buick roadmaster, cadillac escalade, chevrolet astro, chevrolet s10 blazer, chevrolet camaro, chevrolet corvette, gmc canyon. Automatic transmission vol 1 gm 4l60e special edition rick metzing. Instructor jimmy williams shows anyone how to teardown, rebuild and even modify the general motors 4l80e automatic transmission. So in researching what we need to address as weak points in the 4l80e, we found some cool videos by hiram gutierrez that show how to rebuild a 4l80e. Over 8 hours of excellent, high quality, 1080p high definition video instruction on one 32gb usb drive.
All these kits have clutches manufactured by alto red eagle and gasket sets made by the co. The baddest of the bad, this is a nonelectronic 4l80e transmission. Custom built monster 4l80e transmission heavy duty 4wd 4x4. May 16, 2019 the 4l80e is the successor to the triedandtrue turbo 400 transmission, which was originally introduced to the general motors platform in the 1960s. Precision quality overhaul kit w all gaskets seals and sealing rings raybestos friction module steel module borgwarner high energy front band this band can take the heat borgwarner high energy reverse band this band can take the heat pump bushings filter. The video is extremely thorough and the manual has over 100 pages of everything you need to know about rebuilding a chev. Note we recommend counting the number of pan bolts you have before ordering. Monster provides gmchevrolet transmissions for each major model of vehicle, with each transmission having available different levels of performance rating, a wide selection of options to give you the best shift on the market, and more. Transmission shift strategy is selected in such a way as to ensure the smoothest changing gear without the possibility of damage to the engine. Entire transmission cooling system must be completely cleaned, hot flushed, and flow tested. The 4l80e is the successor to the triedandtrue turbo 400 transmission, which was originally introduced to the general motors platform in the 1960s. Gm 4l80e transmission banner rebuild kits from global transmission parts are made up of a gm 4l80e overhaul kit and a high energy friction module. In fact a 4l80e is basically an electronically controlled turbo 400 with the extra components to have an overdrive gear.
Level 4 4l804l80e rebuild rated to hold up to 1200hp. Buick rainier, buick roadmaster, cadillac escalade, chevrolet astro, chevrolet s10 blazer, chevrolet camaro, chevrolet corvette, gmc canyon, gmc envoy, gmc safari, gmc savana, gmc sierra. In this video, curt goes through how to tear down a 4l80e. Find your gm transmission below so you can shift like a monster. Installation and operation manual for 4l60e, 4l65e, and. We see the parts that took for a successful repair. General motors transmissions welcome to monster transmission. Automatic transmission rebuild kits 4l80e transmission type. Have peace of mind, knowing that your new 4l80e transmission has all the updates developed by general motors engineers combined with the latest industry advancements providing unparalleled oe strength and durability. Doctor steves transmission clinic walked us through the rebuild of this electronic gear. The transmission is also slightly larger than a th400 as the overall length is. You can purchase our 4l80e banner rebuild kits with our without a molded rubber piston kit.
We provide sales and technical support 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm est. If you are using this transmission for drag racing and have over 650 hp you will need a upgraded converter you my need a anti balloon plate added or possibly billet hub or more disks. Inspection compare new transmission with the one being replaced and ensure that all connections are identical or compatible. Friction modules are manufactured in the usa by aftermarket performance specialist raybestos powertrain. Rebuild a 4l80e transmission with the transgo hd2 kit gm. Gm 4l80 e transmission rebuild transmission repair duration. Automatic transmissions 4l80e transmission type free. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Atsg 4l80e thm transmission repair manual automotive july 29, 2015. A remanufactured 4l80e transmission for the price of a rebuild. I decided not to buy the atsg after watching this video and seeing how easy it is to work on the 4l60e.
The transmission is also slightly larger than a th400 as the overall length is 32 inches. Chevy 4l80e transmission, combo kit swap kit to a 4l80e. Transmission and converter comes with a one year unlimited mile warranty extended warrantys are available. This transmission can handle 1200 hp and can pull a house down. Turbo 400 th400 4l80e transmission heavy duty kevlar rear band gm. Gmchevy 4l80e alto high performance deluxe transmission rebuild kit 1997on level 2. Sep 19, 20 we show you how to rebuild a junkyard 4l80e transmission using a transgo hd2 reprogramming kit in order to replace the stock parts as well as fix any flaws. Included components are the typical high wear and failure prone parts which you must replace for a long lasting trouble free assembly. Easily view the processs and even see the tools needed. Jul 29, 2015 under our belts are powerglides, th350, 700r4, and th400s, but never a 4l80e. We show you how to rebuild a junkyard 4l80e transmission using a transgo hd2 reprogramming kit in order to replace the stock parts as well as. Our very best kit and recommended starting point for a great 1991 1995 4l80e transmission overhaul.
Here is a full rebuild video of a gm 4l80e transmission. Allows a competant mechanic with no transmission experience to rebuild this specific automatic transmission. If you retain the stock pcmvcm, it can probably be modified or reflashed to disable the transmission functionality. Information about rebuild transmission 4l80e 4l85e there are some recommendations how to repair the automatic transmission 4l80e. Remanufactured 4l80e transmissions street smart transmission. The general motors 4l60 also known as the thm700r4 has been with us now for over two decades and, along with the completely computer controlled 4l60e version, has quickly become one of the most widely used latemodel gm rear wheel drive. Professionally rebuilt and updated 4l80e 4l85e mt1 automatic transmission. Gm 4l80e transmission rebuild transmission repair youtube. Hd shift improver kit installed including new sonnax boost valve correcting many different issues in the trans. For a basis of the development of the fourspeed automatic gearbox 4l80e was taken.
Mind you, this transmission can also be converted to be a full manual gearbox as well. Use of the controller for this purpose allows flexibility in choosing the engine management system, in addition to the increased control, performance, and transmission durability afforded by quick 2. In fact they are so similar many of the internal hard parts will directly interchange between the two. The nationwide coverage offered by certified transmission at our 5 omaha shop locations is among the best in the transmission repair industry. Complete 700r4 transmission rebuild dvd featuring the world famous curt thomas. This problem is the number one most overlooked issue by other rebuilders. Also we have a full line of new, rebuilt and good used quality hard parts available. You will learn stepbystep from start to finish on how to rebuild the 700r4 transmission. The 4l80e4l85e transmission was replaced by the 6l8090 transmission in new models around 2005. The general motors 4l60 also known as the thm700r4 has been with us now for over two decades and, along with the completely computer controlled 4l60e version, has quickly become one of the most widely used latemodel gm rear wheel drive transmissions found in cars and lighterduty. Curt will help guide you through the process and show you the tools to use from disassembly to assembly. Unfollow 4l80e rebuild kit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.