4l60e vs 4l80e dimension differences

[RedHeartbeat]

yeah, i think im having a change of heart. just gonna go with a stout 65e

You will be back if you make any power.

[Chevy-Art]

About how much horsepower will a 60e handle?

[chevyguy1450]

About how much horsepower will a 60e handle?

i've asked around and had mixed answers. some say they have used a 65e with relatively strong motors and had little to no problems, others are the complete opposite. i think it all depends on the quality of the trans and the way the owner drives it. hell, i know guys who have burned through 2 or 3 80e's in the last couple years. that being said a stock 60e probly wont hold up to much. thats why im looking into a beefed up 65e.

[chevyguy1450]

You will be back if you make any power.

are you speaking from experience? im just trying to get all the input i can right now before i actually do the 6.0 swap and buy a new trans. right now its looking like more work than i have time or money to do, to swap to an 80e. plus im not sure if i like the higher 1st gear the 80 has.

[Frenchy]

You can get a lower RV 1st gear for it.

[RedHeartbeat]

You can get a lower RV 1st gear for it.

I would go for a stall before a lower gear. Gotta remember there are plenty of guys blowing 300+ of nitrous out of the hole with these transmissions. About the only trans better is the 400 but you dont get the OD gear and the 80e is basically a 400 with OD, a few more parts to wear out. The same guys that can destroy an 80e also kill TH400s. Where is Mic? LOL

[chevyguy1450]

I would go for a stall before a lower gear. Gotta remember there are plenty of guys blowing 300+ of nitrous out of the hole with these transmissions. About the only trans better is the 400 but you dont get the OD gear and the 80e is basically a 400 with OD, a few more parts to wear out. The same guys that can destroy an 80e also kill TH400s. Where is Mic? LOL

thanks for all your input man. i still have some time before i to the swap so i have some time to prepare/ save money.

[RedHeartbeat]

are you speaking from experience? im just trying to get all the input i can right now before i actually do the 6.0 swap and buy a new trans. right now its looking like more work than i have time or money to do, to swap to an 80e. plus im not sure if i like the higher 1st gear the 80 has.

Yes i am. See my post count. I have been around a little while and built numerous 60e transmissions and burned up factory units with nothing more than a tuned 4.8l.