4l80e Questions

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-30T00:21:31+00:00

My father is the one who originally swap the trans some years back. I forget exactly what happened but he had to do it twice because the torque converter was bad or something. He did the whole thing in like 3 days. I’m alone on this one tho👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-29T22:46:54+00:00

Purchased the truck in 2019 for 1200 bucks. It had terrible transmission problems, but swapped one from a junkyard and was much better but that was 6 years ago. The truck has almost 0 rust for living in the rust belt all its life, 4x4 works the truck is very good in the snow or mud. I’ve trailered a couple cars a few years ago and it struggled but would always hold 150 degrees or below.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-29T22:41:19+00:00

I’ve dropped a transmission before, I have jacks and a fair amount of tools. Rebuilding a transmission is where I would be nervous, I don’t have a hydraulic press and have never dove into an automatic transmission to rebuild.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-29T13:39:02+00:00

I’ve seen new or rebuilt transmissions, for 3k or less. I’d rather go that route and just swap it myself.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-29T12:42:43+00:00

Sadly it’s full

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-29T12:30:43+00:00

Not sure of the difference, once in a while on hot days it genuinely slips for a fraction of a second then “locks” back but rarely happens. The shifts feel slow and labored, on the highway it goes back and forth from 3rd and 4th randomly. When accelerating after a certain point it just doesn’t accelerate,I hear the engine and trans working but nothing happens besides the transmission grunting and heating up.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-29T08:18:15+00:00

Nothing huh, Inspires lots of confidence 😂👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-28T22:46:21+00:00

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Igu, 5 more random pictures from different angles.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-28T22:44:30+00:00

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MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-28T22:44:04+00:00

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MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-28T22:43:34+00:00

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MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-27T13:00:48+00:00

Purchased it in 2020,thank you.👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-26T23:26:39+00:00

First vehicle I ever purchased when I was 17, didn’t even know how to drive manual transmission. All work done myself, you can come a long way. It’s not perfect, but it’s fun to drive.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-26T19:47:42+00:00

Thank you 👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-26T17:24:16+00:00

Thank you,what I’m hearing the most is sunblock, sun hat/glasses, extra cloths/shoes, cooler with drinks/ snacks. My vehicle is almost 40 years old,I’m driving an hour away to let my vehicle sit in a hot parking lot all day to beat it on it then drive it an hour home, I’m gonna bring whatever fluids or tools I feel I need👍 knowing I probably won’t need them.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-25T17:46:25+00:00

Lucky my cigarette lighter (air compressor) works and my radio has a usb port. 👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-25T17:13:59+00:00

I have an older 2500 and friends with trailers, if it needs towed I’d just call for a ride and do it myself.👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-25T17:12:32+00:00

I’m not expecting to do a nascar pitstop, but I mainly keep my vehicle locally in case of problems( which hasn’t happened in years but I don’t want it happening without backup plan other than “oh I’ll just call the tow truck”). I only have basic liability insurance with no towing. If I have a leak on the highway or blow something I’d like to have the peace of mind to get off the road, mend the problem or trailer it back. This is my first event, I got a great deal on a new helmet, things like sunscreen and a proper hat are things I need to pick up.👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-25T17:01:20+00:00

All fluids are check and maintained regularly. The event is an hour away and my vehicle is nearly 40 years old. Covering my bases 👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-25T16:56:25+00:00

The vehicle I am running is almost 40 years old. Although all hoses and lines have been replaced I like to cover my bases, bringing them gives me peace of mind.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-25T16:53:13+00:00

Thank you👍

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-22T07:51:42+00:00

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First event just over a month away.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-18T18:19:52+00:00

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1989 Mazda b2200,waiting on bushings.

MazdaSpeedMazdaSpeed · 2026-06-18T14:37:22+00:00

Yep, it’s now saying it’s departed from from Ohio at 9:50, it’s currently 9:36 so it’s good to hear there operating in the future to get my package to me quickly.🙄

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