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: 11,298	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),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 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: 2,159	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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