Questions on M6 to a 4L80E swap? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

moiy1983 · 01-09-2015, 04:16 PM

Well fellas my M6 tranny is on its last leg and that puts me in the market for a strong transmission, specifically the 4L80E. I wanting to know on the job itself. How difficult is it? What changes need to be made. What challenges were you faced with? Any and all info will be much appreciated. Pics would be VERY appreciated also. Diet coke made a thread a while back but all pics have been deleted. Another thing that concerns me is cost. Well I'm all ears thanks in advanced.

UF4LIFE102SS · 01-09-2015, 04:24 PM

Diet was on this morning so try pm him also Mr Nasty had a 6L but put a 4L in using Jakes parts and been a beast!

pancherj · 01-10-2015, 06:46 PM

Diet's pics are gone for good. I am in the middle of the swap right now, I have IM'd back and forth with Diet a few times. so far, things are pretty straightforward. My progress is pretty slow though! I am almost done rebuilding the 4L80E. I have the trans cooler in and the fan wired up. I also have the console out and the seats out.

If you have any questions, let me know!

moiy1983 · 01-11-2015, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by pancherj

Diet's pics are gone for good. I am in the middle of the swap right now, I have IM'd back and forth with Diet a few times. so far, things are pretty straightforward. My progress is pretty slow though! I am almost done rebuilding the 4L80E. I have the trans cooler in and the fan wired up. I also have the console out and the seats out.

If you have any questions, let me know!

Will do! Please keep us posted!

moiy1983 · 01-14-2015, 03:23 PM

What a dilemma! ...... So to those who made the change to the 4l80E. Do you have any regrets? I imagine dig racing is awesome but how is from a roll? Really need some help from guys who have made the change? What are the pros and cons?

ttshovel · 01-14-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by moiy1983

What a dilemma! ...... So to those who made the change to the 4l80E. Do you have any regrets? I imagine dig racing is awesome but how is from a roll? Really need some help from guys who have made the change? What are the pros and cons?

Get a triple disc lockup converter and lockup wot. You can have your roll races too. It would be the same top speed as your 4th gear now.

jrpxxii · 01-14-2015, 05:58 PM

You wont regret it. Its not too difficult to make the swap either and get you a good trans controller like the PTS 2000.

moiy1983 · 01-17-2015, 12:23 PM

Well I finally committed to the 4l80E swap. I called up RPM and placed my order. It will take a few weeks to receive it.

ttshovel · 01-17-2015, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by moiy1983

Well I finally committed to the 4l80E swap. I called up RPM and placed my order. It will take a few weeks to receive it.

Good deal! I test fit mine for the first time yesterday. You definitely need to cut the frame. Ill add a pic later if you'd like.

moiy1983 · 01-17-2015, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ttshovel

Good deal! I test fit mine for the first time yesterday. You definitely need to cut the frame. Ill add a pic later if you'd like.

That would be great. Keep me posted!

402 · 01-17-2015, 07:15 PM

I would just wire in a t42 trans controller so you have factory control.

Bo White · 01-18-2015, 10:43 AM

Just jump the wiring and make it full manual.

BLACK10 · 01-27-2015, 10:29 PM

I agree. Manual valve body is the only way to go especially if you are FI.

Bo White · 01-28-2015, 02:49 PM

I drive on the interstate too much for a MV. They create a touch more heat than a stock one up on the hwy

01-09-2015, 04:16 PM	#1
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	Questions on M6 to a 4L80E swap? Well fellas my M6 tranny is on its last leg and that puts me in the market for a strong transmission, specifically the 4L80E. I wanting to know on the job itself. How difficult is it? What changes need to be made. What challenges were you faced with? Any and all info will be much appreciated. Pics would be VERY appreciated also. Diet coke made a thread a while back but all pics have been deleted. Another thing that concerns me is cost. Well I'm all ears thanks in advanced. __________________ 2010 SS @gt_klr Built by Jrod Tuned by Matt Sorian LSX 434 by HKE Dragon Slayer, Callies ultra rods, Wiseco Coated Pistons, Mast 285cc LS7 Heads ProCharger F1-X Nitrous Outlet Direct Port Fore Innovations Triple Pump on E85 Alky Control Meth Injection ProEFI ECU Stainless Works 2" Headers with Corsa 3" Exhaust RPM 4l80e with Jakes Transbrake BMR Everything with 15" Conversion Zl1 Front Brakes & Carlyle Racing Rear Brake Kit Weld Wheels

01-09-2015, 04:24 PM	#2
UF4LIFE102SS Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vero Beach, FL. Posts: 4,239 View My Garage	Diet was on this morning so try pm him also Mr Nasty had a 6L but put a 4L in using Jakes parts and been a beast! __________________

01-14-2015, 03:23 PM	#5
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	What a dilemma! ...... So to those who made the change to the 4l80E. Do you have any regrets? I imagine dig racing is awesome but how is from a roll? Really need some help from guys who have made the change? What are the pros and cons? __________________ 2010 SS @gt_klr Built by Jrod Tuned by Matt Sorian LSX 434 by HKE Dragon Slayer, Callies ultra rods, Wiseco Coated Pistons, Mast 285cc LS7 Heads ProCharger F1-X Nitrous Outlet Direct Port Fore Innovations Triple Pump on E85 Alky Control Meth Injection ProEFI ECU Stainless Works 2" Headers with Corsa 3" Exhaust RPM 4l80e with Jakes Transbrake BMR Everything with 15" Conversion Zl1 Front Brakes & Carlyle Racing Rear Brake Kit Weld Wheels

01-14-2015, 05:58 PM	#7
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	You wont regret it. Its not too difficult to make the swap either and get you a good trans controller like the PTS 2000. __________________

01-17-2015, 12:23 PM	#8
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	Well I finally committed to the 4l80E swap. I called up RPM and placed my order. It will take a few weeks to receive it. __________________ 2010 SS @gt_klr Built by Jrod Tuned by Matt Sorian LSX 434 by HKE Dragon Slayer, Callies ultra rods, Wiseco Coated Pistons, Mast 285cc LS7 Heads ProCharger F1-X Nitrous Outlet Direct Port Fore Innovations Triple Pump on E85 Alky Control Meth Injection ProEFI ECU Stainless Works 2" Headers with Corsa 3" Exhaust RPM 4l80e with Jakes Transbrake BMR Everything with 15" Conversion Zl1 Front Brakes & Carlyle Racing Rear Brake Kit Weld Wheels

01-10-2015, 06:46 PM	#3
pancherj Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central PA Posts: 438	Diet's pics are gone for good. I am in the middle of the swap right now, I have IM'd back and forth with Diet a few times. so far, things are pretty straightforward. My progress is pretty slow though! I am almost done rebuilding the 4L80E. I have the trans cooler in and the fan wired up. I also have the console out and the seats out. If you have any questions, let me know!

01-17-2015, 07:15 PM	#11
402 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NEB Posts: 242	I would just wire in a t42 trans controller so you have factory control.

01-18-2015, 10:43 AM	#12
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	Just jump the wiring and make it full manual. __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X

01-27-2015, 10:29 PM	#13
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	I agree. Manual valve body is the only way to go especially if you are FI.

01-28-2015, 02:49 PM	#14
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,018	I drive on the interstate too much for a MV. They create a touch more heat than a stock one up on the hwy __________________ Retired wanna be cylinder head porter 2015 2SS 1LE Clutch reservoir, Vararam DRX, ported TB, TSP 2" headers, MGW shifter Totalled: 2010 1SS Wilkes Performance/Eagle 416 shortblock, TSP custom valvetrain, PRC 260 heads, Edelbrock Pro Flo 102, th400 swap, 8" PTC 5500 stall= 535/435 at the wheels tuned Gen 3 Performance and Dyno 10.97 @ 124 full weight in 3100 DA CamaroFest X