4L80E Question

[2500Ak]

I'm pretty sure at least some of the diesel 80e's had much lower stall speed converters. May want to look into swapping it for something that engages a little higher, if it is I'm not sure what your 5.3 will think about stalling at 1500 or so rpm. It would work, but it might also be a little lethargic.

[inovermyhead]

Yea I'm definately swapping the convertor. Maybe even going w/the same one that Will is using.

[flattopwill]

oh shoot 2500ak is right. I wasnt thinking. The converter I have is great except they tell you that towing is strongly discouraged because of the ring used to mount it. I dont tow/haul more than a motorcycle or four wheeler so its fine with me.

[inovermyhead]

Well I just took possesion of the 80E. The guy had me confused w/all the tranny's he had. It actually came from a '00 3500 w/a 5.7 gas engine w/67k miles. After tax and core it was $747.00 but if I take "any" transmission back I get a $150 core back. I know where my TH350 is going lol. As far as towing goes, the most towing my truck will see is my 14' jon boat.
So many more parts to buy but at least the most expensive stuff is now out of the way. Thanks again for the input guys.