11-22-2006, 10:30 AM
BarthBluesmobileBarth renovation
I was thinking....
In the Barth, Lovestogo has the GM Turbo Hydramatic 400 3 speed automatic transmission. Since I'm dreaming with his money, why not stay with a GM transmission, instead of installing the Gear Vendors overdrive unit? The GV hardware is something like $2-$3K plus installation. Yank the 400 and sell it, you might get a few hundred to a thousand. Then, go with a follow on transmission that GM developed, the 4L85E.
Info on this I found:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_4L80-E_transmissioncutaway picture:
http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2...0MN8%20BFL%20LoR.jpg2007 specs sheet, Excel format:
http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2...ries%20(MT1,MN8).xlsProduct description sheet, Word format:
http://media.gm.com/us/powertrain/en/product_services/2...ats%20New/07_MN8.docHappy Thanksgiving!
Matt
11-22-2006, 11:28 PM
bill hThe 400 is a stronger transmission. The 4L80E requires a computer to operate. The 4L80E is expensive to repair, and requires more skill.
The main advantage of a 4L80E is the lockup torque converter. It saves a little gas and runs a lot cooler.
11-22-2006, 11:43 PM
RustyFinal drive on the 4L80E is also an overdrive. I'm pleased with the performance, although it's busy...
Rusty
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02-14-2007, 11:45 PM
Doug SmileyALL of Bill H's cooling modifications.....
ok what are they/where are they???