Just a small update. I took apart the 4t80e to make double sure there was nothing wrong with the trans. Turns out one of the shift solenoids was broken. Its a common problem. A force motor solenoid filter pushes on the shift solenoid and breaks it. There's an update pack with two solenoids and a bracket and a bolt for 80-120 bones. Think I will just buy one solenoid (around $20) and make my own bracket. Clutches seem fine. I'll inspect the 3rd clutch pack bushing tomorrow since they say that leaks.
Then its going back in the cradle for more reinforcement. Wasn't to happy with just two mounting points for the trans.
I just bought a Equinox 3400 upper intake since the stock 3x00 intake and stock tgp setup won't work with my turbo setup. Will be using a ford 7.3l powerstroke turbo. Has dual scroll turbine and uses v clams so thats a plus.Using the stock TGP exhaust manifolds for now since headers will be fighting for room with the 3 to 4in down pipe I plan to use. The 3400 exhaust manifods are a joke compared to the old school tgp manifolds. Can't ge my hands on the 3500 front manifolds. WOuld be ideal.
Still kicking around the idea for the ABS tone rings for the front hubs. Maybe go with the late model gm internal hub sensor spindels .
Pic of the intake. Will be facing the ps pump. Stock intake won't clear the ps pump.
