1971 Cutlass Ep 12 4L80E by Cyclone Transmission

This episode features an in-depth look at what to look for when purchasing a GM 4L80E heavy duty overdrive transmission to retrofit into your muscle car or truck. With the help of Rich, owner of Cyclone Transmission in Canton, Ohio, USA, we give the following information:
0:13 Who is Rich/Cyclone?
3:30 2004R, 700R4/4L60E, 4L80E bellhousing patterns available
4:50 4L80E compared to the 2004R, 700R4/4L60/4L60E, and TH400 pump designs & input shaft size
6:30 Overdrive gear ratios
8:03 2004R & 700R4 vane style pump
12:52 4L80E body size vs 700R4
13:22 What will a performance built 4L80E hold up to?
14:34 What is a Sprag and what are the differences?
18:35 Planetary gearset and what to look for
22:44 Dynamometer testing my 4L80E
36:17 4L60E & 4L80E valve body information
38:26 Showing how a transmission clutch pack works
38:49 4L60/700R4 input shaft compared to the 4L80E
39:20 How a planetary gearset works
40:52 Why I think we're in a "Golden era" of the automotive aftermarket & 6L80E verus the 4L80E
47:23 Cyclone Transmission's contact information
48:02 Announcement: I will release a video about installing a 4L80E into a GM 1968-1972 A-body
48:35 Bloopers reel, credits & outro

Music Credit: Original music "3047_25" composed, performed, & produced by Aq Xico @Gobah

Rich McKenna
Cyclone Transmission
www.CycloneTransmission.com
Canton, Ohio
(330) 639-1137
Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm EST