6L80/4L80 Transmission Swap on a 2010 Silverado - Truck Tech S3, E11

The sleeper Silverado returns for a trans swap and axle upgrades, including Gearing 101.

PARTS USED IN THIS EPISODE:

Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI): Heat Protection, Fire Sleeve, Black, Fits 1.00 in. Hoses/Wires, 3 ft. Length, Each

Earl's Performance Plumbing: Earl's Ultrapro PTFE hose

Earl's Performance Plumbing: Fluid Cooler, Plate Type, Aluminum, Gray, 10.5 in. x 13.00 in. x 2 in., Each

Yukon Gear & Axle: Dura Grip Positraction Carrier, Traction-Loc, GM 8.5/8.6 in., 30 Spline, 2.73 Up Ratio, Each

Yukon Gear & Axle: USA Standard Master Overhaul kit for the 99 and newer GM 8.6" differential

Yukon Gear & Axle: Differential Pinion Yoke, 30 Spline, Steel, GM, 8.5 in., 8.6 in., Each

Yukon Gear & Axle: Gear, Ring and Pinion, 3.73:1 Ratio, 1.625 in. Pinion, 30 Spline, 8.500 in. Ring Gear, GM 8.5/8.6 in., Set

Covercraft: SeatSaver Carhartt Custom Realtree Camo Seat Covers

Matco Tools: SSPCO8C - 8 Piece Top Torque II Orange Screwdriver Set

Monster Transmission and Performance: 4L80E Transmission Xtreme Super Duty Performance 2WD, Custom built to your vehicle s specs, rated for use up to 1,100hp/1,000tq

Precision Shaft Technologies (PSTDS): Custom 2-Piece Conversion Driveshaft

The Industrial Depot: Fasteners, Hardware, and Shop Supplies

[thechikinman]

Did anyone else almost have a heart attack when that drill bit went flying through towards the condenser*?

[sffabrications]

LOL at Reliable “Monster Transmission”.

[garyrobinson]

I rebuild 4l80e professionally. I've been in 17 Monster Transmissions. They are junk. Please don't make the purchase of a Monster Transmission without calling the BBB and hear there customer reviews.

[mikebaker]

Monster transmission is shit! since ive been a trans builder for 40 years, i think i would know. also not so sure why youre going with a 4speed, rather than, building the six speed? the 6 speed keeps your ratios closer. keeping you in your power band. dont let fear rule your build.

[billiebobthemechanic]

Love how they skimmed over setting the pinion depth. This process can take all day to get it right even if you have the proper measurement tools.

[dheujsnrhfydhehehshshhdggsd]

Monster trans: all marketing and paint. Call them 5 times it's a sketch show. Price will be wildly different each time. Just doing rattlecan rebuilds.

[Milkman]

I am impressed with the technology available to you guys... Exhaust proof hose to protect your tranny lines? AWESOME.
In the 1980s, we never dreamed of that kinda stuff.

[hambone]

You could have put in a built 6L80 for the money, as well. I like the 6-speed for the gearing, especially 1st gear, for off-road. When the 4-speed auto was fairly new it needed time and public R&D, also. You're pushing that segment, I get it. But, the 6-speed offers more performance/economy for the vehicles that have its computer. And a direct replacement.

[jbnow]

"We are going to address some Chevy weakpoints, so we decided to replace the transmission, driveshaft, and rear end!"
LOL!

[soldierski]

9:46 and now for an upgraded condenser...

[swathdiver]

Love my 6L80, if I were to build a 500+ HP motor, I would go 6L90 and not a 4-speed. While the 4L80 is more durable, the gearing cannot compete. LTs math was a little off too, the 6L80 with 3.42s is a 13.77:1 1st gear ratio. 1st in a 6L80 is 4.03 or 4.027. Still enjoy the show and watching those youngsters do the work I did when I was there age!

[Fony_turgeson]

I've always had escalades and they are very reliable hold their value and get 300k out of them. THATS WHY THEY ARE HUGE IN THE LIVERY INDUSTRY

[Lonelysoulloves]

😁 I work at a transmission shop I have pulled so many 60s and 80s smh I just pulled one yesterday I've done so many of them I actually timed myself, 40 minutes to get a 4L80 out 👏 for me lol but my boss don't get that kind of speed everyday so its about an hour in a half pull. Don't get me wrong I like GM I'm a GM guy I'm a psycho working on them, I hate electrical problems... but we work on anything and everything me and the guy I work with we both Hammer jobs out the door!! Awesome conversion kit keep up with the vids👍👍

[wayne]

5:50 should of replaced the rear main seal since everything was out a good practice anytime u install or remove the transmisoon especially if it stock

[MegaBill]

I like how they neglect to mention what the cost of these builds comes out to. They spend more money on these builds that the average guy makes in a year.

[tylertruitt]

6l80e is good with proper tuning. people have issues cause they disable tq management and don't tune it right

[mikeeagle]

My built 6l90 is good for 1500 horse power. With a FTI converter. The key is engine and trans tune must work together

[lilyesp]

I do like the 60L..they use the gear shaft with a 1:5 ratio which puts perfect pressure on the gear locks. The 2:5 bell bearings do a great job too

[pedricktownperformance]

what a waste of time this "swap" is. its like putting a carburetor on an ls motor. and that cross member he hacked up is the biggest butcher job ive seen on a show.

[sircalmdown]

I’m all for a 80e swap where needed but that 6l80e is a much better trans.