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Old 01-22-2010, 08:56 PM
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Default 4L80E 6-Pinion Planetary Sets

Anyone checked this out yet?

TCI 4L80E 6-Pinion Planetary Sets:
"Product: TCIŽ 4L80E 6-Pinion Planetary Sets
Part Number: #277500 (1991-96 2.75 1st/1.57 2nd Gear Ratios); #277501 (1997-Newer 2.75 1st/1.57 2nd Gear Ratios); #279700 (1991-96 2.97 1st/1.57 2nd Gear Ratios); #279701 (1997-Newer 2.97 1st/1.57 2nd Gear Ratios)"

Pros:
- Improved acceleration and gear transitions in GM 4L80E.
- Lowers gear ratios to improve take-off.
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I know they had this for the TH400 years ago. Only downside: they weren't cheap.
It's cool more & more upgrades are comin out everyday for the OD trannies.
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For some reason, I remember hearing that these won't work with the stock computer.
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I've heard the same thing... I looked into this when mine was on the operating table.
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will the higher gear make them any weaker?
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Chase, call em if you're truly interested. I know when I looked on a maual gearbox, the higher u go up numerically, it lowers the TQ capacity if that's what u mean.
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Well now that is all fine and good but seems to me like that would defeat one of the biggest advantages of the 4L80E. I love the higher 1st and 2nd gear.
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Originally Posted by oldred95
I love the higher 1st
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Originally Posted by Manbearpig


For my engine its perfect. High enough to almost keep traction but still low enough to have great acceleration. I hated how the 4L60E would wind out in 1st around 45 mph then fall on its face going into 2nd.
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Hey everyone, I'm new to all this and looking to see if there is a conversion kit to change a 4L60E TO A 4L80E..... IF SO WHERE DO I FIND IT. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks, Terri


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