Curious what adapter are you using to mate the trans to the transfer case? I used an Advanced Adapter. Doesn't look like mine at all. Maybe its different for 4l80e vs 4l60e?
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Curious what adapter are you using to mate the trans to the transfer case? I used an Advanced Adapter. Doesn't look like mine at all. Maybe its different for 4l80e vs 4l60e?
I realize that it’s fits perfectly in the hole because I know how to use a tape measure...You realize that transfer case shifter is not going to be even close to the stock floor hole if you positioned your motor in the engine bay correctly right? You want the motor as far back in the engine bay as it can go, and then some more (sledge hammer to passenger side firewall works well).
Good call on the Contour fans, mine work great with a stock 60 radiator. FITech can trigger fans, right?
I realize that it’s fits perfectly in the hole because I know how to use a tape measure...
Yes fitech can trigger two fans through the ecu
If that’s where your transfer case is going to be then how is your motor not into the radiator? Do you have a picture of the motor in the engine bay?
I’d recommend you set fans to come on at around 200 and 205. These motors have something like a 185 or 190 degree thermostat, and my water temp barely ever hits 200 (sitting at traffic light in 100 degree temps). I had initially set them for like 175 and 185 and they just ran constantly.
I’m using the advanced adapter. It sucked bad tho. Lots of work to make it work. You have a picture of yours? Would like to see the difference. Did you have to modify the from cv like me on the 4l80?
I realize that it’s fits perfectly in the hole because I know how to use a tape measure...
nice good to know, thanks. Have 5” from radiator to water pump which is plenty for the contour fan to fitIf that’s where your transfer case is going to be then how is your motor not into the radiator? Do you have a picture of the motor in the engine bay?
I’d recommend you set fans to come on at around 200 and 205. These motors have something like a 185 or 190 degree thermostat, and my water temp barely ever hits 200 (sitting at traffic light in 100 degree temps). I had initially set them for like 175 and 185 and they just ran constantly.
Yeah the 4l80 is a few inches longer than the 4l60 so the the adapter is stubbierHere is a pic of mine.. Prob a better pic of it in my build thread.. But it looks longer than what I'm seeing on yours. I'm sure a 4L80e has different characteristics than my 4L60e. The reason I mentioned something was because on mine I did have to extend my 4WD shift linkage like Matt mentioned. Figured yours doesn't need to be extended due a different adapter utilized. Perhaps?
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I see why people don’t go with the 4l80. The pan is way to wide for the advanced adapter. They need to fix that or quick selling it as an option in my opinion.The cookie cutter setup that most guys run is the 4L65e which has a shorter pan and far less overall size towards the tailhousing then the 4L80e
I have a completely different drivetrain setup.
That billet plate between his cast adapter and splitcase reminds me a lot of the adapter between my splitcase and 203 doubler.
Wish I didn’t have a built rear passenger drop axle and a 4to1 in this or I would have went atlas and a dynatrac resr end.The cookie cutter setup that most guys run is the 4L65e which has a shorter pan and far less overall size towards the tailhousing then the 4L80e
I have a completely different drivetrain setup.
That billet plate between his cast adapter and splitcase reminds me a lot of the adapter between my splitcase and 203 doubler.
Wish I didn’t have a built rear passenger drop axle and a 4to1 in this or I would have went atlas and a dynatrac resr end.
After my atlas I had in my LJ even 4:1 with the split case feels kinda clunky but it definitely helps a lot out wheeling.4:1 T-case gears with a 6.0 and auto will be niiice. 4:1 gears are on my short list for sure even with my doubler.
I do indeed have the 2500 pump. The top is just a return from what would be the hydroboost right? Was thinking about mounting the toyota ps can up top and running into that for extra fluid if that’s even possible.Are you going to run hydroboost? I’m guessing you have the same pump that came out of the 2500 like the motor?
If so and you aren’t going to run hydroboost you can just off the extra return, or swap the whole pump or outer can with a standard version.
This is cooler I got for it. Should work really well for the PS I reckinA good cooler would be wise. It doesn’t matter which return on the pump you use, but yes, one return is from the booster and the other from the steering box or cooler.
I haven’t checked the fitting on the high pressure line of the yota. Do they tread in or should I cut and flare the Chevy one on to the toyota line?A good cooler would be wise. It doesn’t matter which return on the pump you use, but yes, one return is from the booster and the other from the steering box or cooler.
I haven’t checked the fitting on the high pressure line of the yota. Do they tread in or should I cut and flare the Chevy one on to the toyota line?