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80 series LS conversion

Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:12 pm
by Black Bull
Anbody used the Dellow bellhousing for the A440/442 to the LS1 ?

How did you find it ?
did you use the standard convertor ?

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 12:25 am
by DUDELUX
I think KillaLux off here has got a LS?? in his 80, maybe send him a PM or 2 Dave.

Good luck mate.

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:47 am
by TheBigBoy
The cruiser auto never works well with the ls engine. Best to use the commo auto.

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:47 am
by 91Mav
I'd be fitting the 6l80e. 6 gears with a low 4:1 first ratio and designed to take 600Nm standard. Sorry, can't offer any advice on the Toy box but Wholesale Autos would.

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:58 am
by TheBigBoy
Its not that the cruiser auto isnt strong enough. Its that it never shifts propperly and I doubt you will be happy with it.

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:56 am
by Black Bull
The 6L80E would be nice, but if I was going to spend that sort of money I'd go a Duramax and an 7 speed Alison.

The reason most A440 boxes don't shift properly and eventually die (mine included) I have since discovered is because the kick down cable needs to be adujsted exactly right, as it also controls pump pressure as well as shift points

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:54 pm
by YEA 13B
[quote="Black Bull]

The reason most A440 boxes don't shift properly and eventually die (mine included) I have since discovered is because the kick down cable needs to be adujsted exactly right, as it also controls pump pressure as well as shift points[/quote]


Any info on how to adjust kick down cable correctly?

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:15 pm
by Black Bull
Got it at home, I'll post it up later

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:30 pm
by YEA 13B
Cool, Ta

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:05 am
by ljmonsta80
Does anyone know what fuel economy you get running a ls with the 6l80e in a 80 on 35's

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:15 pm
by Black Bull
Be few and far between yet with a 6L80E I would think at this stage, and those that would will be a 6.2, not a 5.7 or a 6.0

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:41 pm
by MUD000
I run an L98 with a 4L80E on 35's & get 18lt/100km fully loaded for camping higher around town
Cheers Dan

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:02 pm
by crankycruiser
ljmonsta80 wrote:Does anyone know what fuel economy you get running a ls with the 6l80e in a 80 on 35's
my blown ls gets 20/100 on the highway pushing 37's and loaded for camping

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:50 pm
by ljmonsta80
Hey cranky what diff ratio do you run with your 37s

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:28 am
by MUD000
Pretty sure he is running standard ratio 4.1 as we put a rear diff in it last easter at my place
Cheers Dan

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:57 am
by crankycruiser
Yeah as Dan said its got 4.1s.

I'll drop in again one day Dan and drop ya replacement centre off !

Re: 80 series LS conversion

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:37 pm
by killalux
I was getting around 16L/100 in my wagon, on 33's, with a L98 and 6l80e combo. Can't run a 6l80e behind the 5.7. Different computer systems