Thanks Circle D and LQ9_Z71

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08-14-2011, 07:49 PM
pl4yboy

Thanks Circle D and LQ9_Z71

First off I want to thank Chris at Circle D for sending me the bad ass stall. He was awesome to work with. I discussed what I wanted with him online a while back, and when I called he remembered me. He called my tuner and discussed with him what I had picked out and they both agreed that it was the best option. I went with a 258mm 3400 multidisk. It took a week to build and Chris didn't charge me until it shipped. Three days shipping and it was on my doorstep. I couldn't be happier.

Next, I'd like to thank LQ9_Z71. Without him I'd still be working on it. He got us access to a lift and all the tools we could need. That, along with his tranny knowledge (not the type Tyler has), we got the converter installed in around 4 hours. I can't thank him enough.

Now some pictures.

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And the only injury was to myself, hammering my Y pipe off.

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Oh well. Anyway, the truck is driving fairly decent for no tune on the trans yet. It's locking and unlocking while cruising, like expected. Launching with Traction Control on is still very screwy. It takes off in second, then jams first at around 4500 RPM. That'll all be ironed out on Thursday. I've driven it through town and cruising and haven't seen temps over 165 yet. It's got about 50 miles on it. It'll get about 400 more before the REAL tuning.
08-14-2011, 07:55 PM
RedHeartbeat

That cut on the hand is just a little sacrificial blood letting for the car gods. Happens to me any time I put a wrench in my hand, kind of like the Japanese swords that aren't supposed to be pulled from their sheath without tasting blood. :)

That's nice looking work on that convertor, looks like a 4L60 convertor rather than a 6L80e, though.
08-14-2011, 07:58 PM
pl4yboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat

That cut on the hand is just a little sacrificial blood letting for the car gods. Happens to me any time I put a wrench in my hand, kind of like the Japanese swords that aren't supposed to be pulled from their sheath without tasting blood. :)

That's nice looking work on that convertor, looks like a 4L60 convertor rather than a 6L80e, though.

Thanks Greg. Circle D did a great job. Its unfortunate that their work won't be seen by others.
08-14-2011, 08:45 PM
ecld_07

Looks good man!
08-14-2011, 09:58 PM
CHEVROLADE

thats a pretty piece,cant wait to get my 3600....and cuts suck, i got one right on my knuckle
08-14-2011, 10:07 PM
RedHeartbeat

cuts on the knuckle are the worst, they seem to keep splitting open. I put superglue on them when I get one, really holds them together well.
08-14-2011, 10:38 PM
CHEVROLADE

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat

cuts on the knuckle are the worst, they seem to keep splitting open. I put superglue on them when I get one, really holds them together well.

took almost month to heal,its just turning into a scar now...u know they told me to put glue but didnt know to trust it or now
08-14-2011, 11:45 PM
408Lbb

No prob Justin and thanks for the props here anytime
08-15-2011, 01:04 AM
Mang213

looks good bro, cant wait to hear how she really runs after your tune
08-15-2011, 11:18 AM
Botlfed

Sweet deal man, glad to hear it went well.
08-15-2011, 12:12 PM
Frenchy

Put this is perspective, Justin called me after taking it for a tour and was like a little kid on Christmas morning :lol: Apparently it made a bit of a difference.
08-15-2011, 12:26 PM
double047

Good deal man, I love my Circle D.
08-16-2011, 08:55 PM
GasGuzzler

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedHeartbeat

looks like a 4L60 convertor rather than a 6L80e, though.

DUDE!

Really, the old guys have to look out for each other. Are you taking your meds? :spit: BTW, if you have a spare day I have a 2007 Avalanche 4L60 you could put together for me.

Sounds good for you Justin, let us know how it turns out after the tuning, etc.
08-16-2011, 09:18 PM
RedHeartbeat

hell, I have an 80e that's been blown apart for over a year I need to put together. :laugh:
08-16-2011, 09:58 PM
pl4yboy

Quote:

Originally Posted by GasGuzzler

DUDE!

Really, the old guys have to look out for each other. Are you taking your meds? :spit: BTW, if you have a spare day I have a 2007 Avalanche 4L60 you could put together for me.

Sounds good for you Justin, let us know how it turns out after the tuning, etc.

Thank you Nathan. Hopefully everything goes well and I'm not shipping you a 6l80e to rebuild.

And Greg, my stock converter is smaller than a 4l80 converter.
08-18-2011, 12:10 AM
GasGuzzler

Quote:

Originally Posted by pl4yboy

Hopefully everything goes well and I'm not shipping you a 6l80e to rebuild.

Unlikely
08-18-2011, 12:38 AM
Crazy Blu

Man I wanna 6l80e bad!!
08-18-2011, 09:42 PM
Mang213

Buy mine, it's already an awd trans. I can hear your Saab just begging for it
08-18-2011, 10:09 PM
pl4yboy

Mother. Of. God.
08-18-2011, 10:25 PM
Mang213

You can hear it too, Justin. Good ears
08-18-2011, 10:53 PM
pl4yboy

Let me paint you a picture. 4x4, 3600 foot brake stall, 125 shot.
08-18-2011, 11:00 PM
Duct_tape123

:nx::burnrub::eek::devil:
08-18-2011, 11:03 PM
Mang213

I enjoy paintings, long walks on the beach, 3600 stall, huffing nitrous, etc etc.
08-18-2011, 11:07 PM
Mang213

Justin Casey, just in case I've caused confusion, the trans offering was for Ls2aero
08-20-2011, 12:37 PM
Str8Ugly

i feel ya on the tune just going from a 3200stall to a 3400 stall my TC locks and unlocks sometimes. i was waiting till i got my cam installed before i got it all tuned