5.3/4l80e question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

softballnrd27 · 05-04-2016, 10:38 AM

When I originally did the 5.3 swap I kept the th350 trans and now I have replaced it with a 4l80e. My question is will I be able to move the truck in and out of the garage without performing the segment swap? I haven't decided on which route I will be taking with the whole tuning software deal and I just need to move the truck around. I will not be driving it on the street just in and out of the garage on occasion when/if needed.

Matt Cramer · 05-04-2016, 10:47 AM

Yes. If the big circular connector is disconnected, the transmission will still go into park, neutral, and possibly reverse normally, but shifting it into Drive will put it locked into second.

softballnrd27 · 05-04-2016, 11:37 AM

Getting it out of the garage will be easy as it is downhill, I just need some sort of forward power to get it back in the garage.

BR3W CITY · 05-04-2016, 12:00 PM

You'll be able to limp it forward, just don't make it see much load.

05-04-2016, 10:38 AM	#1
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	5.3/4l80e question When I originally did the 5.3 swap I kept the th350 trans and now I have replaced it with a 4l80e. My question is will I be able to move the truck in and out of the garage without performing the segment swap? I haven't decided on which route I will be taking with the whole tuning software deal and I just need to move the truck around. I will not be driving it on the street just in and out of the garage on occasion when/if needed. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

05-04-2016, 10:47 AM	#2
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: 5.3/4l80e question Yes. If the big circular connector is disconnected, the transmission will still go into park, neutral, and possibly reverse normally, but shifting it into Drive will put it locked into second. __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread

05-04-2016, 11:37 AM	#3
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: 5.3/4l80e question Getting it out of the garage will be easy as it is downhill, I just need some sort of forward power to get it back in the garage. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

05-04-2016, 12:00 PM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: 5.3/4l80e question You'll be able to limp it forward, just don't make it see much load. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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