I'm starting to gather information for a 4R75W swap into my 5.0.. I have a decent working MT82 right now, which was rebuilt a few months ago, but I think I'm ready to just put a automatic in the car and call it a day.
The 6R80 is out, because there simply aren't any in the junkyards yet. I'm not paying for a new one, and all of the BS that goes along with swapping it in and making it work.
So, here's my plan..
Stock 4R75W from a Mach 1
Circle D single disc converter
OptiShift transmission controller
Custom 1 piece aluminum driveshaft
Custom Chromemoly trans mount
Stock 4.6 flex plate
OEM shifter/bezel assembly, modded to work with the 4R75W
The only difficulty that I see is the speed sensor.. I'm not sure what the tooth count is on the MT82, but, I'm sure I can figure something out. Most of the time, you can change this up with SCT/Diablosport anyway.
The reverse lights and neutral switch should be either plug/play, or cut/sold a pair of 2 wire plugs at the most.
I'm currently looking for a 4R75W at the moment. A stock unit should hold up just fine at my power level. I'll spend the money on a good converter.
I'll post updates/progress here as I go along. If anyone has anything to add, I'd appreciate it.
Travis
The 6R80 is out, because there simply aren't any in the junkyards yet. I'm not paying for a new one, and all of the BS that goes along with swapping it in and making it work.
So, here's my plan..
Stock 4R75W from a Mach 1
Circle D single disc converter
OptiShift transmission controller
Custom 1 piece aluminum driveshaft
Custom Chromemoly trans mount
Stock 4.6 flex plate
OEM shifter/bezel assembly, modded to work with the 4R75W
The only difficulty that I see is the speed sensor.. I'm not sure what the tooth count is on the MT82, but, I'm sure I can figure something out. Most of the time, you can change this up with SCT/Diablosport anyway.
The reverse lights and neutral switch should be either plug/play, or cut/sold a pair of 2 wire plugs at the most.
I'm currently looking for a 4R75W at the moment. A stock unit should hold up just fine at my power level. I'll spend the money on a good converter.
I'll post updates/progress here as I go along. If anyone has anything to add, I'd appreciate it.
Travis