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Old 06-21-2017, 12:43 PM   #7
Phorbes
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Location: Austin TX
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Local ad here from a gentleman who has a 4L80 just rebuilt (0 miles) for $1200. What's the controller you speak of?

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Originally Posted by davepl View Post
The BEST solution is overdrive (as in an overdrive transmission). That's not cheap for you, because you'd need a 4L80E (about $1800 rebuilt) and a controller (about 600) and a speed drive tailhousing or electronic box (another 700).

It's what I did in my big block 1970 truck, and it's great.

Now if you could find used parts (like a working used 4L80E for about $500) it'd be a lot cheaper.

Another option is the 200-4R which can be built fairly strong, is about the same length, and still has a mechanical speedo drive. That's what I started with but it only lived about 50 miles in my truck (had lived for 10,000 in my car, don't know what the rebuilder messed up!).

I think the build 200-4R is still my preferred option because you don't need ANY electronics.
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