PPI Typhoon

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Hey all,

I'm at the point where my engine can go into my Typhoon that is undergoing a 6.0L transplant. I originally intended to use a 4L80E, but time has caused me to get the truck back together with the 700R4 for now.

If my motor is a 2002, does that mean it has a shorter crank?? I have the special flywheel, but do I need that spacer??

Anyone know the part number??

Thanks!

vanillagorilla

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You shouldn't need a spacer. What kind of flexplate are you using? Any pics?

PPI Typhoon

iTrader: (1)

Well the motor has the stock flexplate, but I also bought another one that I was reading that I need, but I might have it backwards. I think that's if you have a 5.3L or an LSx motor that originally had a 4L60E behind it and want to put an 80E, not the other way around. So I might just be losing my mind.

Badzracing

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When I went from the stock 5-speed to a 700r4 I needed the spacer. Also, I don't know how much power you are making, but the 700 won't last any longer than the 60e. I had the best of the best parts in a rmvb 700 and broke it 3 times before I just broke down a put a t-400 in it.

PPI Typhoon

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No, I'm planning on the 80E, as I'm even having a custom input shaft made for my transfer case to allow for the 4L80E to mate up. It's just taking longer and I need to get the truck together ASAP, so I'm just running the 700 for a while. I'm going with a T76 on it, so I'm hoping to be 500hp, so I'm sure the 80E is going to be a necessity.

So when you went to the 700R4, you got the new flywheel and the spacer then?? What year was your motor?

vanillagorilla

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Depending on what year truck he has, he might actually have a different crank alltogether since it was a 5spd.

I would venture to say you'll be alright with a 60E flexplate. That engine probably came with an 80E flexplate with no spacer though. If you don't have a 60E flexplate, let me know, I have my old one still and I can send it up to you. It seems like this is something that you're just going to actually have to do before you'll know since it's a 700R4 and converter not a 60E with a Gen III converter.

IceMan08

early model 60s are same as a 700r4. so to use the 700r4 with the 6.0. look into a 98/99flexplate from any 5.7/5.3/4.8. they used the older 60s which were same as a 700r4. you can also use a 60e converter with your 700r4 as long as its from those years.

PPI Typhoon

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Ok, so I got my spacer and bolts today.

I also got this flexplate:12551367



So then can anyone point me to a converter?? Because the bolt pattern is smaller on my 700R4 converter than it is on that flexplate, and you mentioned a newer model converter for a 4L60E.

Or should I do what I've read others do and just elongate the holes??

Thank all for the help........I feel like I'm really close to getting this motor in now.