Is a 6L80 transmission good?
Is a 6L80 transmission good?
The 6L80 is doubtless a very successful OEM transmission, and a terrific conversion transmission in the right Jeeps and situations. However, it is a long transmission and is not compatible with short-wheelbase Jeeps such as the CJ5.
How do I know if I have a 6L80 transmission?
6L80E Identification Which one you use is going to depend on whether or not the transmission is in or out of the vehicle. If the transmission is in the vehicle you can use the RPO tag in the glove compartment. If you know the RPO code for the transmission you are golden.
What vehicles came with 6L80 transmission?
The 6L80E transmission is widely used in such popular GM applications as the Silverado and Sierra trucks, Tahoe, Suburban, Denali, Hummer H2, Cadillac Escalade, STS and CTS, Camaro, and G8 .
What kind of transmission does a GM 6L80 have?
Our high-performance transmissions —including GM 6L80 (level 1 and 2) and GL90 — are built to the horsepower, torque, and rear gear ratio specs of the engine that it will be matched to. Also featuring a torque converter, the transmissions come with a complete master overhaul kit with new gaskets, seals, rings, and pistons.
When did the GMC 6L90 Trans come out?
The 6L90 was introduced into only HD trucks in 2008. I found this out at the dealer. 6L90E is in series 2500 trucks, no 1500 (1/2 ton) gets a 6L90. Trans is NOT designated in a light truck VIN…. I guess easier said, what are all the possible transmission available for the 1/2 & 3/4 ton Chevy & GMC trucks. Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group.
What kind of transmission does a Chevy Silverado have?
Figure 1. GM’s 4L60-E automatic transmission, late model. Over the years, this transmission has seen numerous revisions, changes, and additions to internal components—such as valve bodies, solenoids, pump, and torque converter. In 1997, the “late” model of this transmission that included a removable bell housing was widely introduced.
When did the 6L80E start replacing the 4L60E?
It began replacing the 4L60E transmission in many vehicles starting in the 2006 model year. The 6L80E went mostly into large vehicles with V8 motors. For the most part, this transmission has been phased out by the 8L90E already, but is still in prodution.
Our high-performance transmissions —including GM 6L80 (level 1 and 2) and GL90 — are built to the horsepower, torque, and rear gear ratio specs of the engine that it will be matched to. Also featuring a torque converter, the transmissions come with a complete master overhaul kit with new gaskets, seals, rings, and pistons.
The 6L90 was introduced into only HD trucks in 2008. I found this out at the dealer. 6L90E is in series 2500 trucks, no 1500 (1/2 ton) gets a 6L90. Trans is NOT designated in a light truck VIN…. I guess easier said, what are all the possible transmission available for the 1/2 & 3/4 ton Chevy & GMC trucks. Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group.
Figure 1. GM’s 4L60-E automatic transmission, late model. Over the years, this transmission has seen numerous revisions, changes, and additions to internal components—such as valve bodies, solenoids, pump, and torque converter. In 1997, the “late” model of this transmission that included a removable bell housing was widely introduced.
It began replacing the 4L60E transmission in many vehicles starting in the 2006 model year. The 6L80E went mostly into large vehicles with V8 motors. For the most part, this transmission has been phased out by the 8L90E already, but is still in prodution.
