Thank you Hiram! You have helped me graduate from a very green Freshman builder to a Sophomore/Junior level builder over the past 3 or 4 years. Having now built nearly 100 units I feel so much more confident about building for general customers. I still enjoy watching your videos and hearing your take/thoughts about different parts and processes. Good stuff Sir!
Sorry about the wrong AFL spring in there, but no worries it will work just fine with the orange spring. The difference is extremely small, matter of fact we used the orange spring for a while during the R&D phase. As for the end plugs, we don't provide an end plug for the TCC regulator valve bore because the only time fluid goes there in when you are in P/R/N or D below 3 mph on take off. If you look at the hydraulics you will see that SS1 output fluid goes between the shuttle valve and the regulator valve to block the regulator inboard towards its spring. The rest of the time there is no fluid there, so the OE end plug does not need updating. I will pass along your observation regarding the shuttle valve that you notice lose its anodizing, maybe we should indeed consider making a replacement for it. As for the compensator valve we have looked into it before, as you mention the issue is really cleanliness, there is nothing wrong per say with the OE valve so we leave it alone. But hey, maybe it is time to revisit this and consider a valve design that would be less prone to sticking. Thanks for all the suggestions and observations, it is greatly appreciated. Oh and yes, you are correct in your understand of the function of the balance hole in our PR valve. Keep up the good work!
You are awesome Hiram. You're a really knowledgable dude and an excellent teacher. I personally would love to have you as my teacher to learn how to work on transmissions.
I have installed 2 of these kits. One in a 6l80, one in a 6l90. It definitely cleans up the shifts!! Clean, crisp shifts and when pushed the transmission responds with even tighter, firmer, solid shifts. It’s understandably “expensive” (to the bean counters anyway) but I plan to use them in every unit I build. I believe the kit makes what I feel like is a great transmission even better. I only wish there was a way to filter the trash from the converter and keep it from destroying the expensive pump parts.
I had a shop rebuild my trans from the TC going out almost a year ago now. sometimes at idle i get a odd sound like a power steering pump low on fluid moaning and groaning builder says it because of the sonnax or trans go valve he installed. second issue I'm having is after the trans is warmed up and i stop somewhere for a few mins and get back in and drive on the 1-2 and 2-3 up-shits i will get a bang right after the shift. 3rd issue I'm having is the trans temp around town it will go anywhere from 160 to 196 and highway anywhere from 160-175 and this is with the bypass installed. when i had the bypass installed before i never saw temp above 170 town or highway on a hot day. with the rebuild the pump was not replaced which i wasn't happy about and the techm was not replaced. everything else was supposedly overhauled.
Torque converter is a big issue with these. Even remanufactured converter fails prematurely. Have him drop the pan and inspect for metal contamination. If there's metal in there the converter needs to be protected. And transmission needs to be cleaned, specially the valve body.
@@thechad503 naw shop did entire rebuild/install. Trans still has warranty so not to worried about it its just annoying. I'm most likely going to dump the truck in the spring/summer.
Hey Hiram, if you have a few minutes could you answer a 6l80 question for me? I have a 2016 Silverado (5.3 with 6l80). My torque converter started to go out a little while back, but it never blew up or made the transmission overheat. A GM mechanic friend and myself dropped the transmission and replaced the torque converter and fluid that drained out in the process. We did not change the filter or flush the system. Now, after a few hundred miles, 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd are slipping extremely bad when the transmission reaches 150f or more. The transmission fluid is a bit darker, but not burnt, and there are no visible metal particles on the dipstick. Would you believe this is more of a clutch material being removed from the fluid, or a solenoid issue, or something else entirely? I'd really appreciate your time, as I only have a general understanding of how transmissions work, and you really know what you're doing. Thanks
Do you think that this kit with a quality rebuild performed as well will do anything to extend the life of the torque converter? I am currently getting familiar with the HP Tuner’s software but have yet to make any changes to the transmission tuning. Just wondering what your thoughts were.
Yes I know, kinda hard to get. If I use OE type frictions or Borg Warner I rarely need to adjust clearance. Exedy and everyone else you have to play a little with them but are okay.
As always thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge brudda! I would consider myself extremely lucky to be a customer that came across a technician as diligent as you. Unfortunately a lot of bad experiences have left a bad impression on a lot of people. You are awesome buddy!
I got a 2008 6l80e in a 2500hd rclb someone rebuilt it,has new converter,it slip shifts really bad on 2-3 3-4 shifts smooth otherwise fluid was a little less then red.. with vb off I can see new frictions and steels what should I look for
Those pumps get ruined from torque converter failures on 90% of these models 60/70/80/90E transmissions. Seems rather a waste to have to replace an entire "bell housing" pump and stator because of this at a fairly low mileage. Not only this but those parts are getting difficult to get in a timely fashion.
@@AutomaticTransmission i couldn’t find it Im on my phone maybe that’s why but i went all thru your channel and all i can see is your UA-cam channel link so that i can share it
Yeah same thing. I have looked through your whole channel. I can't find a business name, phone number, or email. Not even what city your in. If your trying to remain anonymous it's working. If your any where close I'd like to bring some business your way. Please let us know how to get in touch with your company.
Hola Hiram, quiero pedirle, para mi un dato muy importante, que es el líquido que ud usa para lavar todos los componentes cuando se asea toda la transmisión. He ocupado algunas alternativa disponibles en Chile y no dan resultado porque dejan residuos en los cuerpos, ya sea en aluminio y acero. Probé importando desde USA uno que se llama BT5 Smartwasher y es lo mismo, todos limpian bien pero el residuo es el problema. Si ud puede compartir lo que usa también en los componentes eléctricos sería genial. Agradecido de antemano de ud. Silvio Gérard, Santiago de Chile.
Se llama barzol. Son espíritu minerales. Es como petróleo para lámparas pero so aceitoso. Y la caja con agua caliente y detergente para lavar partes. Pero cascade para lavadora de trastes también funciona.
Thank you Hiram! You have helped me graduate from a very green Freshman builder to a Sophomore/Junior level builder over the past 3 or 4 years. Having now built nearly 100 units I feel so much more confident about building for general customers. I still enjoy watching your videos and hearing your take/thoughts about different parts and processes. Good stuff Sir!
Sorry about the wrong AFL spring in there, but no worries it will work just fine with the orange spring. The difference is extremely small, matter of fact we used the orange spring for a while during the R&D phase. As for the end plugs, we don't provide an end plug for the TCC regulator valve bore because the only time fluid goes there in when you are in P/R/N or D below 3 mph on take off. If you look at the hydraulics you will see that SS1 output fluid goes between the shuttle valve and the regulator valve to block the regulator inboard towards its spring. The rest of the time there is no fluid there, so the OE end plug does not need updating. I will pass along your observation regarding the shuttle valve that you notice lose its anodizing, maybe we should indeed consider making a replacement for it. As for the compensator valve we have looked into it before, as you mention the issue is really cleanliness, there is nothing wrong per say with the OE valve so we leave it alone. But hey, maybe it is time to revisit this and consider a valve design that would be less prone to sticking. Thanks for all the suggestions and observations, it is greatly appreciated. Oh and yes, you are correct in your understand of the function of the balance hole in our PR valve. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the info, you really cleared things up with your explanation. I really appreciate it. Thanks again Robert.
Thanks for the feedback. While I don't do transmission work anymore, I do appreciate understanding why kits include what the parts do.
Is there an update to the success of Trans Go Tow and Pro Kit?
You are awesome Hiram. You're a really knowledgable dude and an excellent teacher.
I personally would love to have you as my teacher to learn how to work on transmissions.
I have installed 2 of these kits. One in a 6l80, one in a 6l90. It definitely cleans up the shifts!! Clean, crisp shifts and when pushed the transmission responds with even tighter, firmer, solid shifts. It’s understandably “expensive” (to the bean counters anyway) but I plan to use them in every unit I build. I believe the kit makes what I feel like is a great transmission even better. I only wish there was a way to filter the trash from the converter and keep it from destroying the expensive pump parts.
Love the video you make sure that viewers have a understanding what everything supposed to do thank again for explaining everything so well
Gracias por compartir sus conocimientos coleguita son de mucha ayuda saludos y bendiciones desde mxli irán
Keep up the cool videos super helpful. I’m a huge subscriber and I love all your videos keeping posting on the transmissions. Thank you.
Great video. Did part 2&3 ever get made?
Are you going to continue the series? There's not much info on real-feel / driving characteristics on this kit.
Hello Hiram how's things? Yep me again from Australia 🙃😉
Enjoying this and yes I'll be here for part 2 and 3 also
Hello Australia
I had a shop rebuild my trans from the TC going out almost a year ago now. sometimes at idle i get a odd sound like a power steering pump low on fluid moaning and groaning builder says it because of the sonnax or trans go valve he installed. second issue I'm having is after the trans is warmed up and i stop somewhere for a few mins and get back in and drive on the 1-2 and 2-3 up-shits i will get a bang right after the shift. 3rd issue I'm having is the trans temp around town it will go anywhere from 160 to 196 and highway anywhere from 160-175 and this is with the bypass installed. when i had the bypass installed before i never saw temp above 170 town or highway on a hot day. with the rebuild the pump was not replaced which i wasn't happy about and the techm was not replaced. everything else was supposedly overhauled.
Torque converter is a big issue with these. Even remanufactured converter fails prematurely. Have him drop the pan and inspect for metal contamination. If there's metal in there the converter needs to be protected. And transmission needs to be cleaned, specially the valve body.
did u install the transmission yourself?
@@thechad503 naw shop did entire rebuild/install. Trans still has warranty so not to worried about it its just annoying. I'm most likely going to dump the truck in the spring/summer.
@@thechad503 normally shops don't like to let customers install their transmissions. To easy for mistakes to happen.
Hey Hiram, if you have a few minutes could you answer a 6l80 question for me? I have a 2016 Silverado (5.3 with 6l80). My torque converter started to go out a little while back, but it never blew up or made the transmission overheat. A GM mechanic friend and myself dropped the transmission and replaced the torque converter and fluid that drained out in the process. We did not change the filter or flush the system. Now, after a few hundred miles, 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd are slipping extremely bad when the transmission reaches 150f or more. The transmission fluid is a bit darker, but not burnt, and there are no visible metal particles on the dipstick. Would you believe this is more of a clutch material being removed from the fluid, or a solenoid issue, or something else entirely? I'd really appreciate your time, as I only have a general understanding of how transmissions work, and you really know what you're doing. Thanks
Do you think that this kit with a quality rebuild performed as well will do anything to extend the life of the torque converter? I am currently getting familiar with the HP Tuner’s software but have yet to make any changes to the transmission tuning. Just wondering what your thoughts were.
I used the extra info included to order snap rings for clutch packs so I can have them on hand tired of waiting on them
Yes I know, kinda hard to get. If I use OE type frictions or Borg Warner I rarely need to adjust clearance. Exedy and everyone else you have to play a little with them but are okay.
Could you do a Video on Comparing Transgo kits to Sonnax? is There a reason you do not use Sonnax as much? Also Could I Email you about it?
As always thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge brudda! I would consider myself extremely lucky to be a customer that came across a technician as diligent as you. Unfortunately a lot of bad experiences have left a bad impression on a lot of people. You are awesome buddy!
Thanks
Where are you guys located? Nobody can figure out why my 6l80e is shifting weird. Lost likely need a rebuild
which kit will be the best kit for the 6l90 the zip kit or trans go
I got a 2008 6l80e in a 2500hd rclb someone rebuilt it,has new converter,it slip shifts really bad on 2-3 3-4 shifts smooth otherwise fluid was a little less then red.. with vb off I can see new frictions and steels what should I look for
What is the cost of installing shiftkit in New 6l80e
Hiram, i need my 6l80 done this is the l****iew shop correct? Im gonna make the drive this week
Thank you for the great information. Can we buy a rebuilt 6L80E for my 2014 Silverado, directly from you?? Thank you!!
We don't sell remans, we rebuild your original transmission.
Whats cost on 6l80 rebuild? Also whats difference in this kit compared to a zip kit?@@AutomaticTransmission
Thank you Sensei
If the two identical valves don’t bounce, what do we do next?
Hiram, where are you located?
Where are you located at? Can you work on my transmission?
Show professor Gutierres
Where you located in Houston? I got a 700R4 in Houston that needs work.
he's in Dearborn. If you go to his about tab you can get his business email address.
Those pumps get ruined from torque converter failures on 90% of these models 60/70/80/90E transmissions. Seems rather a waste to have to replace an entire "bell housing" pump and stator because of this at a fairly low mileage. Not only this but those parts are getting difficult to get in a timely fashion.
Done esta tu taller
How much does it usually cost to install?
You need the transmission out & apart to install some of the components.
Hiram are you still in houston or no longer in the area.
He's in Dearborn outside of Houston. As i typed to someone else if you go to his about tab you can get his business email.
@@davidmiller9485 i cant find his shop or his email
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Will u please fix my transmission
Send me an email, if you're local we'll talk about it.
@@AutomaticTransmission I'm disabled military 3 tours total, got a 4l60e in my 05 Silverado. I'm in Oklahoma but willing to drive to you somehow
Echame una ayudada para tuniar la troca mia dela transmision
Mándame un correo electrónico y nos ponemos de acuerdo.
Your from Houston right? Do you have a business number or address?
Send me an email, it's on the channel.
@@AutomaticTransmission i couldn’t find it Im on my phone maybe that’s why but i went all thru your channel and all i can see is your UA-cam channel link so that i can share it
Yeah same thing. I have looked through your whole channel. I can't find a business name, phone number, or email. Not even what city your in. If your trying to remain anonymous it's working. If your any where close I'd like to bring some business your way. Please let us know how to get in touch with your company.
@@JrLovesSCR Go to the about tab and it should show link to a business address. If you still can't get it let me know and i will get it for you.
@@davidmiller9485 please help me contact this wizard
Hola Hiram, quiero pedirle, para mi un dato muy importante, que es el líquido que ud usa para lavar todos los componentes cuando se asea toda la transmisión. He ocupado algunas alternativa disponibles en Chile y no dan resultado porque dejan residuos en los cuerpos, ya sea en aluminio y acero. Probé importando desde USA uno que se llama BT5 Smartwasher y es lo mismo, todos limpian bien pero el residuo es el problema. Si ud puede compartir lo que usa también en los componentes eléctricos sería genial. Agradecido de antemano de ud.
Silvio Gérard, Santiago de Chile.
Se llama barzol. Son espíritu minerales. Es como petróleo para lámparas pero so aceitoso.
Y la caja con agua caliente y detergente para lavar partes. Pero cascade para lavadora de trastes también funciona.
Muy agradecido de su amabilidad y deferencia al responder. Saludos y bendiciones.