Can you swap a 4L80 for a 6L80?

So you would need to begin with a 2008 or newer Express to be able to convert from a 4L80 to a 6L80 / 6L90. Beginning in 2010, all 2500 and 3500 Express / Savana with a 4.8L or 6.0L engine used the 6L90 transmission.

How much HP can a 6L80 handle?

According to Circle D, GM rates the 6L80E’s capacity at 375 rear-wheel hp and it often burns up clutches once exceeding the 400 hp mark. It certainly doesn’t help that this transmission tends to run very hot, which Circle D rectifies on its shop car with two in-line trans coolers.

Are all 6L80 transmissions interchangeable?

Engine Compatibility While the 6L80 is generally mechanically compatible with Chevrolet and GM Gen. III+ engines, due to its advanced control strategy, the 6L80 is functionally compatible only with Generation IV GM engines and their matched Engine Control Modules.

What is the difference between a 6L80 and 6L80E?

It is a heavy-duty version of the 6L80 six-speed automatic, with a strengthened input gearset which has two additional pinion gears for six total, and a strengthened output gearset, that uses wider gears than the 6L80.

How much does it cost to rebuild a 6L80E transmission?

Remanufactured 6L80 Transmission Price

Price Core Upfront Cost
$2569 Waived* $2569
$2600 $1000 $3861
$2742 $1000 $4083
$2769 $1000 $4015

What is needed for 4L80E swap?

In almost every case, you will need to build (or buy) a new transmission crossmember, a new torque converter, a set of transmission lines, a modified or swap harness, and a modified driveshaft with a larger yoke and crossover U-joint.

Does a 6L80 need to be programmed?

This transmission is an electronically controlled unit with an internal TCM (transmission control module) that must be Reprogrammed before operating the vehicle. Failure to do so will destroy the transmission.

What is the difference between a 6L80E and a 6l90e?

What is the difference between 6L80 and 6L90 transmission? The main difference between the 6L80 transmission and 6L90 transmission is the strength of the internal components. The 6L90 transmission case is 1-3/8” longer, which provides extra room to house two additional pinion gears (6 total).

Does a 6L80E have to be programmed?

This transmission is an electronically controlled unit with an internal TCM (transmission control module) that must be Reprogrammed before operating the vehicle.

How long does a 6L80 last?

A rebuilt 6L80E transmission will only have a certain number of components that get replaced. So the service life is limited, and the warranty will only last 1-2 years. A used 6L80E transmission is pulled from a wrecked vehicle, so there’s no telling what may be wrong with it, or how long it will last.

How much does it cost to replace a 6L80 transmission?

6L80 Transmission $2,795 | 5-Year Warranty | Money Back Guarantee.

Can I run a 4L80E without a computer?

However, the 4L80E can be easily converted to a manually shifted valvebody, which eliminates the need for the computer and much of the electronics and wiring. This conversion turns the 4L80E into a great heavy-duty analog overdrive transmission that can be easily swapped into almost any high-horsepower 4×4.