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adding some things to my truck got a few ?s

I would be hesitant with tranny "upgrades", make darn sure the people know your 4L80E is out of a 96 4L80E, because there are slight differences in the years. And using a different torque converter may not be good, make sure its stall speed is not higher, as it is different than other 4L80Es. A good stock one with a shift kit and deep tranny pan will go a very long way.
 
I'm not a tranny guy, but the torque Converters are compatible with 454 gassers I think. May make things easier knowing this. Look into it. Someone will slam this idea down fast if I'm wrong.
 
i was just thinkin about putting a BD heavy duty torque converter on with a shift kit and adding some clutches in so the tranny could handle whatever i want to throw at it and i tranny pan so i can keep the temps down on it...

what do yall think???
 
some people keep on telling me about timing and that i should time my IP but i don't think it can be done but if i'm wrong what can i done and what do i need to do it???
 
I've rarely read about anyone with a 6.5 blowing up the 4l80. Not sure what your intent of truck is, your handle could mean you are planning to dragrace?? :) ??

Not much need to build up these trannies to keep up with engine mods like the DMAX n crowd has to do...

I blew reverse clean out of mine, but it was 100% user error. An expensive one.
 
For setting the timing, all you need is a scanner that will show you the TDCO value and some bent wrenches are needed. Not all scanners have TDCO, so you need to borrow a Tech 2 or search this site for other compatable scanners. The timing can be changed by turning the IP and doing a Key On Key Off (KOKO) procedure. Once you have the scanner you can see where TDCO is, then run KOKO to make sure its actually correct in the PCM now. See what you have, and where you need to go from there. If you rebuit this engine and put the IP on and have not set the timing then its wrong now.
 
You need to read up on the Timing sticky in the technical library area. TDCO is the Top Dead Center Offset, which is essentially all you are learning when you set the timing.

You can set the TDCO without the scanner, but its nice to see where you are at, and how far you need to go. You could go do the KOKO procedure right now and it may set within tolerance, or not and set a code. The idea for better performance is getting as close to the limit of advance as you can, which is impossible without knowing where the TDCO value is.
 
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