What kind of truck does the 2500HD use?
The classic body style 2500HD trucks used the 4L80E (their actually refered to as a 4L85E) behind the 6.0’s. The D-max and 8.1 trucks use the Allison.
What kind of torque converter does GM 4L80 have?
The torque converter is a fluid turbine drive and like those on its predecessor transmissions; the TH350C, 700R4, and 4L60, the 4L80 features a lock-up pressure plate for direct mechanically coupled driving from the engine crank. The 4L80 features a 310 mm torque converter. As to length, this transmission is 26-1/4″ long.
Where can I find a GM 4L80 transmission?
As with its TH400 predecessor, the 4L80 transmission found its way not only into significant GM applications, but also into luxury marques, including Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Aston Martin, as well as less glorious vehicles such as school buses and motor homes.
When did the GMC 4L85 transmission come out?
The 4L85 transmission was introduced in 2002. Some of the differences included a 5-pinion output gearset and 5-pinion reaction gearset. Though not a transmission development change, in 2006 GM specified a new transmission fluid formulation and required its use (for warranty) in the 4L80 series.
The classic body style 2500HD trucks used the 4L80E (their actually refered to as a 4L85E) behind the 6.0’s. The D-max and 8.1 trucks use the Allison.
As with its TH400 predecessor, the 4L80 transmission found its way not only into significant GM applications, but also into luxury marques, including Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Aston Martin, as well as less glorious vehicles such as school buses and motor homes.
The torque converter is a fluid turbine drive and like those on its predecessor transmissions; the TH350C, 700R4, and 4L60, the 4L80 features a lock-up pressure plate for direct mechanically coupled driving from the engine crank. The 4L80 features a 310 mm torque converter. As to length, this transmission is 26-1/4″ long.
The 4L85 transmission was introduced in 2002. Some of the differences included a 5-pinion output gearset and 5-pinion reaction gearset. Though not a transmission development change, in 2006 GM specified a new transmission fluid formulation and required its use (for warranty) in the 4L80 series.