Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70blackfish · 02-05-2019, 11:49 AM

Looking for a good company for 4L80E Transmission

FAKKY · 02-05-2019, 12:57 PM

Id find a builder locally.
That way if any issues much easier to sort out.

Jakes performance is well known I guess - never used myself.

Daze57 · 02-05-2019, 01:47 PM

look up 'victor transmission'' in san fernando valley --- owner name is earnie
he built my 700R4 great quality parts ---great quality man

BR3W CITY · 02-05-2019, 04:39 PM

Jakes, Monster I've seen used across forums for years. Most aren't doing anything different than each other, its mostly parts selection and pricing. I do know that Jake's was the go-to online place for the 60/80e overdrive crowd.

I had mine done at a local shop, just make sure the place actually rebuilds transmissions...there are a number of "transmission" shops that just do junkyard swaps and converters etc.

Ghost's68 · 02-05-2019, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

Jakes, Monster I've seen used across forums for years. Most aren't doing anything different than each other, its mostly parts selection and pricing. I do know that Jake's was the go-to online place for the 60/80e overdrive crowd.

I had mine done at a local shop, just make sure the place actually rebuilds transmissions...there are a number of "transmission" shops that just do junkyard swaps and converters etc.

I went with jakes and happy with my purchase.

**MDPotter** · 02-05-2019, 05:38 PM

Has anyone bought from JustChevyTrucks/LSX4U? They will ship me a reman 4L80E for $1800. My local trans shop quoted me $2800.

FAKKY · 02-05-2019, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDPotter

Has anyone bought from JustChevyTrucks/LSX4U? They will ship me a reman 4L80E for $1800. My local trans shop quoted me $2800.

From ebay ?
Thats a pullout I believe. Think the company is ok but not a builder. Unless I have my wires crossed on memory.

**MDPotter** · 02-05-2019, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by FAKKY

From ebay ?
Thats a pullout I believe. Think the company is ok but not a builder. Unless I have my wires crossed on memory.

No, I've been emailing with Stu direct and he quoted me $1500 (core charge included) which matches the pricing on their website plus $300 shipping. From what I can tell, they work with a local builder (Dr. Steve's).

FAKKY · 02-05-2019, 06:04 PM

Good to know.

Still wouldn't touch it unless you know who the builder is and their local.

Finding a good core and rebuilding yourself is always an option.

**MDPotter** · 02-05-2019, 06:24 PM

From my research online at Monster and Transmission Depot, they're right around the $2600 as compared to my local shop. I'm curious how LSX4U can sell them for $1500. Hopefully someone here has had experience with LSX4U and can provide some feedback. They have good reviews on Facebook (for what it's worth) and their reman transmissions come with 24 mo/24,000 mile warranties.

FAKKY · 02-05-2019, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MDPotter

From my research online at Monster and Transmission Depot, they're right around the $2600 as compared to my local shop. I'm curious how LSX4U can sell them for $1500. Hopefully someone here has had experience with LSX4U and can provide some feedback. They have good reviews on Facebook (for what it's worth) and their reman transmissions come with 24 mo/24,000 mile warranties.

Well you can pickup a core 4l80e for around $300
Rebuild kit $400

So he still has $800 in 'labor'

Ask him if the input shaft and forward drum are replaced in his reman "build".

--- reworded

Ask each builder (LSX4U and whoever else your comparing) to provide a build sheet on on NEW/REUSED parts and any upgrades if any. Convertor etc.
Then you'll have a good idea how much your paying for parts and how much for builders warranty/IP etc.

**AussieinNC** · 02-05-2019, 07:34 PM

I wont build a 4L80e without replacing the input shaft and forward drum....

Despite the improved longevity of the 4L80e over previous models, these parts are a weak link just waiting to bite ya !

Just my humble opinion all...

I have had the pleasure of building over 100 of these animals....

homemade87 · 02-05-2019, 07:52 PM

I had my 4l60e loose 3/4 . I called the local gm dealer and priced one . To my surprice it was not too bad . I did the install and was still covered under warranty if it failed . If it did they would remove repair or replace up until 3 year 30,000 miles . Just be sure to document the mileage with them if you go this way .

I dont know what the 4l80e would cost but it may be worth a call . You will have to give them a core .

Just another option to look at .

**MDPotter** · 02-06-2019, 05:35 PM

I confirmed today with LSX4U that their builder replaces the input shaft, drum, and all of the typical rebuild kit parts (filter, gaskets, o-rings, plates, bands, sprags, solenoids, and harness). I am going to start a new thread looking for reviews.

FAKKY · 02-06-2019, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDPotter

I confirmed today with LSX4U that their builder replaces the input shaft, drum, and all of the typical rebuild kit parts (filter, gaskets, o-rings, plates, bands, sprags, solenoids, and harness). I am going to start a new thread looking for reviews.

Try this guy.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693824

**MDPotter** · 02-06-2019, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAKKY

Try this guy.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=693824

Thanks, I sent him a PM.

Custom 68 · 02-07-2019, 05:16 PM

Mine was built by Bowler performance transmissions.

Wasted Income · 02-11-2019, 02:35 PM

Mine is a Jakes Stage 5 guts + some other upgraded parts, assembled by TransBuilderGuy in Florida. Robert is legit.

70blackfish · 02-11-2019, 03:43 PM

A lot of guys are in the 4K range. Art Carr has best price. Not looking for the cheapest

02-05-2019, 11:49 AM	#1
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? Looking for a good company for 4L80E Transmission __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

02-05-2019, 12:57 PM	#2
FAKKY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redington Beach Posts: 1,317	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? Id find a builder locally. That way if any issues much easier to sort out. Jakes performance is well known I guess - never used myself. __________________ FAKKY 57 PANEL BUILD

02-05-2019, 01:47 PM	#3
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? look up 'victor transmission'' in san fernando valley --- owner name is earnie he built my 700R4 great quality parts ---great quality man

02-05-2019, 04:39 PM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? Jakes, Monster I've seen used across forums for years. Most aren't doing anything different than each other, its mostly parts selection and pricing. I do know that Jake's was the go-to online place for the 60/80e overdrive crowd. I had mine done at a local shop, just make sure the place actually rebuilds transmissions...there are a number of "transmission" shops that just do junkyard swaps and converters etc. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

02-05-2019, 05:38 PM	#6
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? Has anyone bought from JustChevyTrucks/LSX4U? They will ship me a reman 4L80E for $1800. My local trans shop quoted me $2800. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

02-05-2019, 06:04 PM	#9
FAKKY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redington Beach Posts: 1,317	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? Good to know. Still wouldn't touch it unless you know who the builder is and their local. Finding a good core and rebuilding yourself is always an option. __________________ FAKKY 57 PANEL BUILD

02-05-2019, 06:24 PM	#10
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? From my research online at Monster and Transmission Depot, they're right around the $2600 as compared to my local shop. I'm curious how LSX4U can sell them for $1500. Hopefully someone here has had experience with LSX4U and can provide some feedback. They have good reviews on Facebook (for what it's worth) and their reman transmissions come with 24 mo/24,000 mile warranties. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

02-05-2019, 07:34 PM	#12
AussieinNC Moderator Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 2,204	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? I wont build a 4L80e without replacing the input shaft and forward drum.... Despite the improved longevity of the 4L80e over previous models, these parts are a weak link just waiting to bite ya ! Just my humble opinion all... I have had the pleasure of building over 100 of these animals.... __________________ Family and country before all others... 2006 Chevy Silverado (Daily Driver) 2012 Chevy Equinox

02-05-2019, 07:52 PM	#13
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? I had my 4l60e loose 3/4 . I called the local gm dealer and priced one . To my surprice it was not too bad . I did the install and was still covered under warranty if it failed . If it did they would remove repair or replace up until 3 year 30,000 miles . Just be sure to document the mileage with them if you go this way . I dont know what the 4l80e would cost but it may be worth a call . You will have to give them a core . Just another option to look at .

02-06-2019, 05:35 PM	#14
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? I confirmed today with LSX4U that their builder replaces the input shaft, drum, and all of the typical rebuild kit parts (filter, gaskets, o-rings, plates, bands, sprags, solenoids, and harness). I am going to start a new thread looking for reviews. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

02-07-2019, 05:16 PM	#17
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? Mine was built by Bowler performance transmissions. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-11-2019, 02:35 PM	#18
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? Mine is a Jakes Stage 5 guts + some other upgraded parts, assembled by TransBuilderGuy in Florida. Robert is legit. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

02-11-2019, 03:43 PM	#19
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: Who built your 4L80E? Recommendations? A lot of guys are in the 4K range. Art Carr has best price. Not looking for the cheapest __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

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