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Gen 3 in 80 series

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:36 pm
by MissDrew
Anybody done it with using the standard 80 series auto that comes behind the 4.5lt? Or is it not good enough?

What sort of cost?

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 6:58 pm
by RV80
Seen one that had a 400 cube chev in it with the factory auto. It went farkin hard :D The box was done up by Bob Grant Automatics and had some LCD display and other stuff that i cant remember..

Bob Grant Automatics
Address: 19 Cambridge St Coorparoo QLD 4151
Phone: (07) 38472633, 33942706
Fax: (07) 38471307

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 8:45 pm
by slosh
Never did it, but had a gen 3 and cruiser auto in shed at one stage to go into a hilux. After a lot of asking around I came to the conclusion the 80 auto is about as strong as they come- don't bother with t700 only 4l80e or t400 would be in same league.
Talk to Rodney at Wholesale automatics- he's pretty generous with advice. You will need his $800 valve body I think.
Another thing- if the electrics on your box prove to be a problem (can't see why) the pre 93 diesel autos were hydraulic not electric so simple to work with.

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:04 am
by dow50r
Second that with Rodney...he will advise aswell, as he is into doing this stuff and passionate about it.
You will need a marks adapter of course, the factory 4.5 box will handle the power, but the shift kit concerned will get that power to th ground more efficiently :)
I had an extreme kit in my 240kw 4.5 turbo, worked extremely well :)
You will need to part time it...the front wheels will spin otherwise and you will loose steering :)
Andrew

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:53 pm
by MissDrew
Sweet thanks guys.

Its not something I`m going to be doing write now, but will when the 4.5 dies or my buggy is finished.
I will however be getting bits as they come up at the write price, starting now :D