smithl3 Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 I still can't get over that rear being bald and the front damn close to being bald. it was a thing of beauty. i thought i was going to have to wipe it off. B-E-A-utiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Great looking wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 That is a very cool PU truck. They are changing it over to Big Stuff 3 controls so they can run it harder. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 That is a very cool PU truck. They are changing it over to Big Stuff 3 controls so they can run it harder. Kurt what is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTex Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 i'd like to find out how they did that on this truck... link to gm 4L80E AWD truck New Venture gear made us a special transfercase to mate those two together. Kurt Kurt, I assume you have checked with NV for an adapter for your truck. My guess is thats a one off production part. How was the output shaft / T-case size and spline issue resolved on the Coolside project? Side note - I think Todd Brandon made a poor employment decision. Sounded like a dream job for us GM nuts. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 i'd like to find out how they did that on this truck... link to gm 4L80E AWD truck New Venture gear made us a special transfercase to mate those two together. Kurt Kurt, I assume you have checked with NV for an adapter for your truck. My guess is thats a one off production part. How was the output shaft / T-case size and spline issue resolved on the Coolside project? Side note - I think Todd Brandon made a poor employment decision. Sounded like a dream job for us GM nuts. Richard Tex, The female spline on the transfer case is a one off part. It's not available to purchase. My SS has one of the parts thats not available. Todd is a great guy, he went to the better weather. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427 Posted August 25, 2004 Report Share Posted August 25, 2004 That is a very cool PU truck. They are changing it over to Big Stuff 3 controls so they can run it harder. Kurt what is that? It is a aftermarket controller that will run a gen 3 standalone. It is the nicest box available for the LS1. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTex Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Kurt, thanks for the info. I've given up my search on a 4L80 / AWD T-Case solution (for now). If I have to, I'll just install a Manual Tcase from an HD, then shift it into 4WD when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSport Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 man, i was really looking forward to doing the 80 swap also. Its sucks to know that a built 4l65 is just gonna blow up with any real power. It makes doing a turbo or a supercharger set-up discouraging, because you already know that your just going to have to keep replacing transmissions over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Not really. It's all still how you drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 considering how many nitrous/supercharged/turbo'd trucks there are on here, they are holding up rather well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbochargedBerserker Posted August 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 man, i was really looking forward to doing the 80 swap also. Its sucks to know that a built 4l65 is just gonna blow up with any real power. It makes doing a turbo or a supercharger set-up discouraging, because you already know that your just going to have to keep replacing transmissions over and over. I spoke directly to Chuck at FLP today. There are several FLP customers running FLP L5 trannies successfully in high hp truck applications. He mentioned a Tahoe that has a 427 and some kind of forced induction that is putting down 650 rwhp, as well as a couple of trucks in the 800 fwhp range. I'm sure Rossler has a similar list, as well as others out there with less publicity. It is in how you drive it, and the new success rates are a reflection of R&D and learning from the pervious versions that failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 the new success rates are a reflection of R&D and learning from the pervious versions that failed. Exactly, my only real point for going with FLP or Rossler compared to "Joe Blow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 the new success rates are a reflection of R&D and learning from the pervious versions that failed. Exactly, my only real point for going with FLP or Rossler compared to "Joe Blow" Why did you leave off the how you drive it part? The most important part IMO. Because even the Rossler's and FLPs will break if you don't take care of it. As far as the "Joe Blow", I can hardly wait till mine breaks and someone tells me how I should not have used Joe Blow. I'm sure without even knowing the "full" situation. At least I am not the only one out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m396 #00-011 Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 the new success rates are a reflection of R&D and learning from the pervious versions that failed. Exactly, my only real point for going with FLP or Rossler compared to "Joe Blow" Why did you leave off the how you drive it part? The most important part IMO. Because even the Rossler's and FLPs will break if you don't take care of it. As far as the "Joe Blow", I can hardly wait till mine breaks and someone tells me how I should not have used Joe Blow. I'm sure without even knowing the "full" situation. At least I am not the only one out there. Easy Ben, go pet the kitty and calm down. I fully understand your situation, and I'll be the first to rub it in if it happens. I know, and agree with you, the most important part is "how you drive it." I was just reiterating the point I got attacked for earlier. Most people don't have the time you do to research and get the best and more importantly, the "correct" parts for theit transmission. In this case, it makes more sense for them to go with a tranny shop w/ a proven track record in the field. As for TurboB, I'm sure he can track down the correct parts, just like you, but it looks like he's not finding a compitent shop to do the install. Another reason to go with a done deal. , you can quit pettin' the kitty now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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