4l60e or 4l80e with stand alone controller... Who has one? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chris_oz · 10-05-2018, 05:33 AM

Hi all,
I have been looking for a TH700 out here for a while, they are either rooted and $500 or rebuilt and $4k. Neither of them really interest me.
There are plenty of 4L electronic boxes around in good condition for a reasonable price.
Which leads me to the question of who has a 4L box fitted and is running a stand alone controller?
Trying to decide whether to go this way or put in a 6.2 ls and auto.

I would really rather keep it gen 1 with a TH700 but don't feel like paying $4k for a 30 year old gearbox.

Recommended appreciated

**HO455** · 10-05-2018, 07:13 AM

Another good option would be to read this ...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634121

and build your own.

Janz99 · 10-05-2018, 08:47 AM

I have a 4L80e in my truck behind a 5.3L LS. Im using the stock computer so I cant comment on the stand alone side of things. As far as an 80e goes, its been great. I did a full rebuild with alto red clutches and Transgo HD2 shift kit. The shifts feel crisp and the overdrive is great on the highway.

Stand alone option for the 80e:
https://sites.google.com/site/sloppy...ans-controller

davepl · 10-05-2018, 08:49 AM

I have a 4L80E in my truck behind the original 402. I'm using an aftermarket TCI computer along with their cable drive speedo. If I had it to do over again I'd pony up the $695 for the mechanical tailhousing speedo drive. Computer shifts and operates fine though.

67 chevelle · 10-05-2018, 08:54 AM

I do , 4l60 tci controler , trany works good but I hate the 4l60 first gear , revs way too much before shifting to second gear , Ill try and answer any question you have , Do an 4l80 you will be much happier , I have not been thru the advanced settings yet to try and make first shift faster , dont know if that is possable , but the controler works as advertised , this is on a carbed 6.0 width msd spark control , I had to get a separate throttle position sensor

MARKDTN · 10-05-2018, 02:18 PM

I was thinking that the 4L80E came in a 6.5 Diesel. I found this.

https://www.thedieselpageforums.com/...ead.php?t=5437

It would allow a standalone GM controller to be used.

10-05-2018, 05:33 AM	#1
Chris_oz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Posts: 139	4l60e or 4l80e with stand alone controller... Who has one? Hi all, I have been looking for a TH700 out here for a while, they are either rooted and $500 or rebuilt and $4k. Neither of them really interest me. There are plenty of 4L electronic boxes around in good condition for a reasonable price. Which leads me to the question of who has a 4L box fitted and is running a stand alone controller? Trying to decide whether to go this way or put in a 6.2 ls and auto. I would really rather keep it gen 1 with a TH700 but don't feel like paying $4k for a 30 year old gearbox. Recommended appreciated

10-05-2018, 07:13 AM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,808	Re: 4l60e or 4l80e with stand alone controller... Who has one? Another good option would be to read this ... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634121 and build your own. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

10-05-2018, 08:47 AM	#3
Janz99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 64	Re: 4l60e or 4l80e with stand alone controller... Who has one? I have a 4L80e in my truck behind a 5.3L LS. Im using the stock computer so I cant comment on the stand alone side of things. As far as an 80e goes, its been great. I did a full rebuild with alto red clutches and Transgo HD2 shift kit. The shifts feel crisp and the overdrive is great on the highway. Stand alone option for the 80e: https://sites.google.com/site/sloppy...ans-controller

10-05-2018, 08:49 AM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 4l60e or 4l80e with stand alone controller... Who has one? I have a 4L80E in my truck behind the original 402. I'm using an aftermarket TCI computer along with their cable drive speedo. If I had it to do over again I'd pony up the $695 for the mechanical tailhousing speedo drive. Computer shifts and operates fine though. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-05-2018, 08:54 AM	#5
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: 4l60e or 4l80e with stand alone controller... Who has one? I do , 4l60 tci controler , trany works good but I hate the 4l60 first gear , revs way too much before shifting to second gear , Ill try and answer any question you have , Do an 4l80 you will be much happier , I have not been thru the advanced settings yet to try and make first shift faster , dont know if that is possable , but the controler works as advertised , this is on a carbed 6.0 width msd spark control , I had to get a separate throttle position sensor __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive Last edited by 67 chevelle; 10-05-2018 at 09:02 AM.

10-05-2018, 02:18 PM	#6
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,131	Re: 4l60e or 4l80e with stand alone controller... Who has one? I was thinking that the 4L80E came in a 6.5 Diesel. I found this. https://www.thedieselpageforums.com/...ead.php?t=5437 It would allow a standalone GM controller to be used. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project



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