How easy would it be to swap a 4L60e for a 4L80e

[David A. Cooley]

At 01:25 AM 3/13/99 -0700, you wrote:
>I just broke the input hub / shaft assembly for the second time on my '95
>Chevy 1/2 ton truck.  It keeps blowing out the aluminum lugs that retain
>the snap ring for 3rd gear.   I do have extra ponies under the hood, but I
>don't see how the extra power would be causing this problem.  (It's 355
>cubic inches, B&M blower, Air Flow Research Heads, large roller cam, Cola
>Crank, Ross Racing Pistons, Eagle Rods, etc etc)  The truck only runs in
>the low 14's, but this tranny breakage is nuts.  
>

Well, With 3944 LBS and traction problems, your probably running 400+ HP
into that 4L60-E...
It's barely capable of staying together with the stock Engine...

>Either I'm putting too much thru this
>tranny,  or it's a real piece of crap.
>

Both!


>
>P.s.  If anyone is interested in my calibrations / chip sw, lemme know, as
>I'd be happy to share.

I would!
Thanks,
Dave

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