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Old Apr 4, 2024 | 08:54 AM
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This might be a dumb question but from my research I’m getting mixed information. Looking into a built auto and debating between a 6l80 vs 4l60 car. Built for built what is more reliable?
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even the toughest built 4l60 in the world wont be as tough as a mildly built 6l80. There just isnt enough meat there. Some companys like RPM build some pretty stout ones but they cant compare to a built 6l80
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That’s what I was gathering/assumed but wanted to get more input
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yea it still boggles my mind people use built 4l60s when for years they were known as junk yet a properly tuned 6l80 has held up to 800rwhp
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yeah, honestly plenty of stock 6l80s holding way over 700hp... a 4l60 will break if you look at it wrong, got forbid throw any power at it. I think alot of folks get 4l80s and 4l60s confused... the 4l80 is a great transmission it just doesn't fit in most things without alot of massaging.
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