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2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas 4180e Information, technical sheets, build info, guidelines HD? kit Update and caution recently we had a discussion on the sloppy page and people pointed out to me to not perform this mod "Grady Farrer: It's to solve over pressure conditions. It has you drill from 14 into 47. 47 is a void so it’s easy to undo this mod if you've already done it If torque signal fluid builds up too much pressure (tune. Worn valve. Epe, ete) then it will unseat the trans go ball and exhaust the fluid. This way you don't build up too much pressure and blow out snap rings or seals ete. It’s a bad mod because if the transgo ball doesn't seal perfectly...or over time it wears out and leaks...or gets cocked sideways ete...then it leaks torque signal fluid and causes horribly LOW line pressure and cooks the trans It doesn't really fix anything and there's a big risk to break shit. Moral of the story... don't do the relief mod hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo si8 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, build i guidelines hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Mechanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld info, uidatines hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanios Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shes, buld info, guidelines 4.8/5.3 4L80E Swap & General Information 4L80E Differences: '91 496: They are all pretty much the same. They were also known to have a crappy conector that passes through the case. Most have had them updated by now, but there are still some that haven't and might need replacing. They have the ‘older’ style lubrication, where both cooling lines are behind the bellhousing. They also have larger overdrive roller clutch, usually came with a 16 clement sprag instead of the 36 element. The bellhouse bolt pattern is the traditional SBC/BBC pattern. These early transmission also didnot have mounting holes for the manual lever position switch (MLPS) ie. neutral safety switeh. '94 -'96: These are the same as the earlier ones but with a few differences. It has an updated EPC (electronic pressure control) solenoid. Some also had a longer shift shaft for the MLPS. '97 -'99: These years have the ‘new’ style lubrication, where there is one oil cooler line behind the bellhousing and the other being farther towards the back of the transmission, Also uses the bellhousing bolt pattern of previous years. “00 - °03: Same as previous years but bellhousing bolt pattern was changed to the LS style, 04 - up: Same as previous year with some minor valve body changes. Gear Ratio: hitpsstes.goosle.com/sitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo 4124 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanios Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shes, buld info, guidelines Flex plate: You will need a flexplate and spacer from % ton GM truck that originally came with a 4L80E. Your other option is, if you're going with an aftermarket torque converter anyways, is to have the torque converter made with the correct offsets and mounting pads to bolt up to the stock 4.8/5.3 flex plate Circle D can do this no problem. (https://www.cireledspecialties.com/) GM Part Numbers: 19260102 FLYWHEEL 12563532 SPACER 19257940 BOLTS 6 PCM/Tuning: If you're using the factory PCM this is pretty straight forward, just have it loaded with a 80e tune from a Chevy Express 4.8/4L.80e or similar, DIY Manual Valve Body: Terminal pinout wires "A" and "B" from the pressure manifold are connected together and connected to the ground side of "Shift Solenoid A". Terminal pinout wire " C" from the pressure manifold is connected to the ground side of "Shift Solenoid "B". 12 Volts is supplied to the Pink Wire on the outside of the trans .This will power up the shift solenoids as well as the lock up solenoid. If you want to lock the converter you must run the Brown Wire on the outside of the trans through a toggle switch to chassis ground. Cooling lines: “91 - “96 (SM=Straight Mechanical) ‘97 - Up (SM=Straight Mechanical) hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo si24 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Mechanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shests, bul info, uidstines Note: They are straight thread without the taper normal pipe thread has. Also on later models (‘97 and up) the rear cooling line fitting has an extended tube that goes inside the transmission, looks like so - hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo 6124 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas 4L60E to 4L80E Swap Wi Conversion Engine \smission Connector Remove pins $ (WHT) and U (BRN). Insert the Brown wire into positions. The White wire is not used for the 4.806, Alternative 1: Cut the two wres and solder the brown wire to the remaining write lead from pins. Alternative 2: Remove the Brown wire from Pin 2 of the Greer/Red PCM connecior, Remove the White wie from Pin 79 of the Blue PCM connector and insert it into position 2 of the Green/Red connector. 2pin Metripak connector 12162194/12162195 This is new wiring os the 4L60E uses only the single VSS sensor. Pin A must be connected fo Pin 22 of the Green/Red 80-Way PCM connector Pin B must be connected to Pin23 of the Green/Red 80-Way PCM connector. A A AAA hitpsstes.goosle.com/sitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo i24 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanios Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas S REN WT E SS) ooo Oo O CBA Saa67t Connector Part eee Information * 20M Micro-Pack 100W Series (GRY) Function 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve Transmission Solenoid Power Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Signal 1226 Torque Converter 8 BLK 418 | Clutch (TCC) Solenoid Vian Pandit hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo 8124 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas valve Lona! Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch - C2 + 12129840 + 7-Way F Metri-pack 150 280 (MD GRY) Cireult No. Park/Neutral Signal 275 Park Neutral Position Switch Park Signal | 839 | Ignition 1 Voltage |_ 451 | Ground Starter Relay Coil Supply Voltage Backup Lamp Supply Voltage 41737 Neutral Safety Switch Park/Neutral Signal 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanios Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shes, buld info, guidelines TH200-4R TH700-R4 AL80E cd 24 b | ay ale ae , & ery L cay S ie de er PS TH200 TH400 ie aie mn ‘=Transmission Mount —_(Add case length to selected tail for overall length) hitpsstes.goosle.com/sitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo 10124 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas Legend (22a) Automatic transmission (A/T) input {shaft (891) 2-3 shift solenoid (SS) valve: speed sensor (ISS) (313) 1-2 shift solenoid (SS) valve (220) Automatic transmission (A/T) output (shatt) (220) Pressure control (PC) solenoid valve speed sensor (OSS) (34) Automatic transmission tluid tomperature (TFT) sensor (40) Automatic transmission fluid pressure (TFP) ‘manual valve position switch (823) Torque converter clutch pulse width modulation (TCC: PWM) solenoid valve hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo 124 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Mechanics Wiki-4180e Information, technical sh 1s, buld info, guidetines RANGE REFERENCE CHART HYDRAMATIC 4LH0-E - GEAR RATIOS. First 249 FOURTH 75, SECOND 148 REVERSE 208 THIRD 1.00 sou P-N on | oF oto R_|lreverse| on | oF HoLome PPLED| PLEO) | on | oF wocomc [avec * HOLDING (a ovomec | appueo ey ee aa_[ oF [ ow ovomic [ appueo| aPeueD| vena] —aneLo [oven am [on | on [arrueo] [esrannmc|apocien| pau vena] —aneuieD [overrun va | on | oF sseueo| Houome | appuiEn * HOLDING D ona | om | oF appuieo| HoLoInc | appueo| wocoins | Appvd | overmunons oa [ oF | ow serueo| wotomc | arpueo| aprueD| ovens] —ereLico_[overan > | [om [om seruep| Houma [APPL > HOWwING tna | om | oF serueo| oun | APPL Jacruen| wots | areuico [ovr 4 Le fe Tor serueo| Hotoma | aPpLiED * owing [areueo tna [oF | oF open] Houma | APpLiED jaerueo| wots | areuie0 [owes ON - SOLENOID ENERGIZED (fF = SOLENOID De- ENERGIZED HOLDING BUT NOT EFFECTIVE (@ THE SOLENOID'S STATE FOLLOWS A SHIFT PATTERN WHICH DEPENDS UPON VEHICLE SPEED AND THROTTLE POSTION, IT DOES NOT DEPEND UPON THE SELECTED GEAR, NOTE: DESCRIPTIONS ABOVE EXPLAIN COMPONENT FUNCTION DURING ACCELERATION, hitpsstes.goosle.com/sitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo 2124 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas Info was grabbed from multiple sources http://www.jakesperformance.com/ http://lsitech.com/ http://www.lsItruck.com/ http://coloradok5.com/ http://www.yellowbullet.com/ among others I can’t remember hitpsstes.goosle.com/sitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo 9124 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanios Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shes, buld info, guidelines Tips for building a 4180e without the HD2 Kit (By Grady): If you're going to tear the trans down to a bare case and actually build the thing...don't spend your money on the transgo HD2 Kit. The transgo kit does 2 main things...increases line pressure and “dual feeds” the direct clutch. The direct clutch is used in 3rd gear and also for reverse. ‘The apply piston for this clutch is divided into two chambers. In reverse, it uses both chambers and gets full apply force. In 3rd, it only uses one chamber...significantly reducing the apply area and overall holding power. "dual feeding" the clutch allows both chambers of the apply piston to be used in 3rd gear also... more than doubling the strength of 3rd gear. To dual feed...remove the center lip seal on the apply piston, remove the 2nd sealing ring on the center support, and plug the case hole to the right of the center support bolt. You can plug the case passage with a 3/8 cup plug driven in, Or you can tap the ter support and install a set crew. Make sure the set screw is below flush otherwise the center support won't seal against the case and you'll have a nightmare. hitpsstes.goosle.com/sitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo saiza 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Mechanios Wiki- 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas hitpsstes.goosle.com/sitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo 6124 2022-09-01 02:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shals, build info, uidalinas hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo rie 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanios Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shes, buld info, guidelines For increasing the pressure, use a sonnax brand boost valve. The "4L80e-LBI" is the part number you want. If making LESS than Ikhp...and I mean a true Ikhp to the tire...use the valve and sleeve but keep the stock pressure regulator spring. If making more than Ikkhp...use the included sonnax spring Another important area to improve is the intermediate clutch snap ring. The stock ring is flimsy and weak. Use a snap ring from a Torque Flite 727. the 0.106 thickness option usually works the best. if clearance is too tight with the .106 you can step down to the .088 Drill the separator plate. I've attached the transgo plate picture so you can see which hole is for which gear. Usually 5/64" (.078) is fine for lighter cars or lower power units for 2nd gear...you don't need to make 2nd stupid firm. If making some jam or in a heavy vehicle (4k+ Ibs) 3/32 (.093) will be ok. 3rd you can go 7/64 (.110) for most stuff and for high hp/heavy go 1/8" (.125) Same for 4th, Don't take these numbers as gospel...it varries car to car, engine to engine, and person to person. While uncle Jimmith might want to "bark the tires" on every shift at 20% throttle...other guys might not want that. Bigger hole=faster/firmer shift. If you block accumulators...use the smaller of the hole options because the shifts will get faster and firmer when you block accumulators. As a side note...replace the electronics and harness. You can usually do this for less than $200. If nothing else...replace the EPC solenoid. It is by far the most important as it controlls the pressure of the trans. So just replace it...don't cheap out here. hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo 8124 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Mechanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shests, bul info, uidstines “Z" Holes are your friends. Center gaskets on plate and insert Stop 6 valve body boli tru °Z" holes first to Discard orginal plate. Use chart below ‘ep gaskets and plate from twisting and dill holes A,B and C on New Transgo® Plate. Align gaskets while assembling New plate to valve body. Selecting Shift Firmness Holes ABC are for shit feel selection Average = 086 Softer = 076 Firm =,096 For oftroad use with small diameter high stall converter make holes ABC .120 ‘Average works reat for HD trucks! Listen Up! ‘Supplied case gasket has feniarged hole here. It must be ‘used with new plate AAlitie ATF or assembly gel applied to plate first will keep gaskets from shifing while assembiing. Page 4 © TransGo 200; Speaking of accumulators...if you want to block the 3rd or 4th accumulators, you have a couple options. The first option is the easiest and most foolproof...just buy an accumulator delete plate from Jakes performance. They're not that expensive and they work great every time. If you don't want to buy one, you can tap the stock accumulator housing and block the feed holes with a set serew. The bore without the pin is for 3rd. The hole with the pin is for 4th. the 2nd accumulator is in the case and does not need to be blocked. Use a 5/16"-18 tap and set screw. hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo 9124 Sloppy Machanics Wik'- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas cle.comsitelsloppywikileverything-s/4180e-info 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas pymikileverything-Is4180e-nto 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanios Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shes, buld info, guidelines Ideally, you would have the pump and valve body vacuum tested...but I'm realistic...99% of guys in their shop aren't going to do that. SO, just buy the transgo AFL Fix kit. "48-ACT-TL" The kit will do 5 valve bodies...so save the kit and do a solid for some local buddies or sell the used kit with 4 valves left in it..it ends up being very worth the cost. A leaky AFL will cause HORRIBLE pressure rise, and poor actuation of the shift valves...which means the solenoids might command a gear...but the pressure from afl is too low and it won't move the valve and shift. ‘Also, in the pump, drill this hole. But use a 5/64" (.078) drill bit. It provides better lube flow...it also keeps the converter from dragging. So, you'll run cooler, have better lube, keep the converter happy, ete. hitpsstes.goosle.com/sitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l80e-nfo 22108 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Mechanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical shests, bul info, uidstines Step 4 Under “x” drill a 3/64 (.042-.055) hole thru side of wall in direction of arrow. hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo 2104 2022-09-01 08:01 Sloppy Machanics Wiki- 41802 Information, technical sheets, buld inf, gudalinas As a rule of thumb...over 700 horse...get a billet input. Jakes performance has a budget friendly billet shaft. over 800 horse get a forged fwd. hub...FTI has a good unit at a good price. (if you're building a 400...they have a weaker hub...use an 80e steel hub up until 800 horse...then go forged) MOST IMPORTANTLY Verify the damn fluid level. Seriously...you've taken the time to 80e swap your ride...you've LS swapped your shitbox, you've loaded a tune from the sloppy wiki...you've done alot of stuff that has taken more time and energy than this...but this can EASILY ruin your weekend when you shit a trans. Just make sure the dipstick reads correctly, Correct reading means that "FULL" Is level with the pan rail, The flat part of the case where the pan bolts/seals. Right at that level or 1/8" above it the correct fill level. I recommend doing it IN THE CAR with the dipstick permanently mounted. Get the trans in and bolted up to the cross member...then drop the pan and check the stick. Scribe a line on the stick if the existing line is not accurate, It doesn't matter if you get a "madman" or a lokar or some other 200 dollar dipstick...don't assume it is correct...verify it. Honestly this is one of the biggest killer of fwd and int clutches and it's ridiculous not to take the time to do this verification step. hitpsstes.goosle.comisitesloppywikifeverything-s/4l60e-nfo 2028

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