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  1. #21
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    Dayum! You sure busted that pig to pieces. What kind of trans is that, TH400, just saw it in your sig ? Going to upgrade to a 80e, my choice for strength of big power number engines plus you get an overdrive gear.
    Last edited by RedHeartbeat; 09-28-2008 at 05:41 PM.
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

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    I would like to get a 4L80 at some point. But I found a good used Th400 on craigslist that needed a rebuild for $25. Most of the parts from the old trans are good enough to swap into the donor case. So, even though I blew this one Ill be back on the road in a week or so for less than $50. Nothing wrong with that!


    Last edited by ForcedInduction; 09-28-2008 at 06:41 PM.
    -Derek
    www.GiffinsPerformance.com
    1989 GMC Sierra
    5.3 Swap, Z06 Cam, Z06 Valve Springs, NX Express 150 shot, Giffin Performance Custom Front mount turbo kit, MPT70 Turbo, HP Tuners, Meth Injection, 4L80E with transbrake, 3" exhaust, 3.08 gears

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    Wow I just stumbled across this thread, and didnt notice your location till I saw the plates on your truck!

    Is this a shop in Manch that you work for/with or just some friends who share a common interest? My best friend lives in Manchester, so Im there a good ammount, hopefully Ill run into you some time, Id love to see the truck!
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    Ill grab some ditch to get a cat...
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    Giffin's Performance shop is located in Antrim, NH. We are still small time now, only 3 of us doing it part time. I work full time at MacMulkin Chevrolet in Nashua. John Giffin (owner) works full time at Quirk Chevrolet. (formally Dobles) We are hoping to get out of the dealership scene to do our own thing full time sometime soon.
    Where does your buddy live in Manch? I live exit 8 off 93. Auburn/Hooksett side
    Last edited by ForcedInduction; 09-28-2008 at 09:41 PM.
    -Derek
    www.GiffinsPerformance.com
    1989 GMC Sierra
    5.3 Swap, Z06 Cam, Z06 Valve Springs, NX Express 150 shot, Giffin Performance Custom Front mount turbo kit, MPT70 Turbo, HP Tuners, Meth Injection, 4L80E with transbrake, 3" exhaust, 3.08 gears

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    What broke?

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    damn dude that bites! sorry to see you broke it but i guess breaking stuff is expected... i never made it to NH dragway this year i need to iron out some issues with vibrations and get a set of slicks and caltracs so ill be down next year i'm about to take the truck off the road for winter here pretty quick, but good luck with the fix!
    09 CREWCAB LTZ SILVERADO, 6.2, SIX SPEED, CAI,

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    Quote Originally Posted by GasGuzzler View Post
    What broke?
    The "lugs" in the case that retain my intermediate Clutches. it is pictured in the 8th photo down.


    Quote Originally Posted by Wtfan18 View Post
    damn dude that bites! sorry to see you broke it but i guess breaking stuff is expected... i never made it to NH dragway this year i need to iron out some issues with vibrations and get a set of slicks and caltracs so ill be down next year i'm about to take the truck off the road for winter here pretty quick, but good luck with the fix!
    I went once to NED. Got all tech'd in and had megasquirt probems, never ended up racing. Your truck is lowered did you adjust you pinion angle after the drop? I have a highway vibration from my drop. My pinion angle is out 4 degrees and I bought shims, but never put them in.
    Last edited by ForcedInduction; 09-29-2008 at 04:20 PM.
    -Derek
    www.GiffinsPerformance.com
    1989 GMC Sierra
    5.3 Swap, Z06 Cam, Z06 Valve Springs, NX Express 150 shot, Giffin Performance Custom Front mount turbo kit, MPT70 Turbo, HP Tuners, Meth Injection, 4L80E with transbrake, 3" exhaust, 3.08 gears

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    OIC. Thanks. There's bad light in here and I have a crappy monitor.

  9. #29
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    Its kinda hard to see unless your really looking for it
    -Derek
    www.GiffinsPerformance.com
    1989 GMC Sierra
    5.3 Swap, Z06 Cam, Z06 Valve Springs, NX Express 150 shot, Giffin Performance Custom Front mount turbo kit, MPT70 Turbo, HP Tuners, Meth Injection, 4L80E with transbrake, 3" exhaust, 3.08 gears

    Turbo Build Video

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    Quote Originally Posted by ForcedInduction View Post
    The "lugs" in the case that retain my intermediate Clutches. it is pictured in the 8th photo down.




    I went once to NED. Got all tech'd in and had megasquirt probems, never ended up racing. Your truck is lowered did you adjust you pinion angle after the drop? I have a highway vibration from my drop. My pinion angle is out 4 degrees and I bought shims, but never put them in.
    DUDE YOU TOO!!! THATS SOO CRAPPY my belltech is causing me all kinds of grief my pinion is off and vibrates like crazy at 100 at 70 its tolerable but its still really aggrivating thats why i didnt go to NED i dont know if i dare try the 1/4 with that bad of vibrations
    09 CREWCAB LTZ SILVERADO, 6.2, SIX SPEED, CAI,

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