Yeti's 1990 454SS

[07Burb]

no news really, but went and had the truck measured for new wheels today to see how much we can stuff in there with the big ass Wilwood calipers.

Waiting on QA1 to ship the level 3 front suspension and then we can get it set up for install. I am going to replace the front fender wells, all steering components, and any bushings while its apart. I will probably swap out the original fuel tank as well while the bed is off. Not that anything is wrong with the current one, just aesthetically it looks old and janky under the truck. Will also have the frame cleaned up and freshened with new black while all the new suspension is going on. But I think that'll happen sometime in February. Wheels should be here in March/April.

Been still debating the transmission issue. A few days ago I was dead set on just swapping into a 700R4 and calling it a day. Now after leaving my buddies shop, I'm half tempted to swap into a 4L80/4L60 and just run the standalone computer. This way if I ever swap to an LS motor, the transmission part is already done.

Like I said, 4L80 all day long is your best bet. You won’t regret it. Why don’t you ever listen to me? This thing is smack dab in my wheel house, man!!

 

[BADRIDES]

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Mine looked like this but lowered 2/4

 

[THE YETI]

Like I said, 4L80 all day long is your best bet. You won’t regret it. Why don’t you ever listen to me? This thing is smack dab in my wheel house, man!!

Ok ok ok… I’m working on pricing it out. 4L80e.

Still waiting on my front kit to come in and then we can start the suspension redo.

I also just ordered the QA1 front and rear sway bars. Didn’t know it wasn’t in the kit, so added them in.

Gotta order front fender wells from LMC since the front end will be apart anyhow. I want it all looking brand new.

 

[07Burb]

Ok ok ok… I’m working on pricing it out. 4L80e.

Still waiting on my front kit to come in and then we can start the suspension redo.

I also just ordered the QA1 front and rear sway bars. Didn’t know it wasn’t in the kit, so added them in.

Gotta order front fender wells from LMC since the front end will be apart anyhow. I want it all looking brand new.

Nice shopping list! I’d imagine she’ll be one of the cleanest 454ss trucks around after all is said and done.

 

[THE YETI]

Nice shopping list! I’d imagine she’ll be one of the cleanest 454ss trucks around after all is said and done.

thanks dude. im neglecting the rocket ship tho. I think she's gonna need exhaust soon. But we also might be trading her in this year. It goes in for the annual service the end of January so we will see what they can do.

 

[BADRIDES]

 

[THE YETI]

Nooooooo 24s!

 

[BADRIDES]

Nooooooo 24s!

You dont have to get 24's to have that look. Get some 20's or 22's with that deep dish on the rear. Go to Youtube and watch the OBS videos and get some ideas.

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US Mags makes 20 inch SS looking wheels that are cool looking for the guys that want to keep the SS stock looking.

 

[THE YETI]

the wheels we ordered are built to the truck. Largest lip I could run with the stock axle width, brake caliper clearance, and still sit flush with the bedside but tuckable. I believe the BS was 6.5”, give or take 1/4”. 22x10. We are shaving the back pad down as much as possible to make sure the lips are big without running into brake clearance.

US Mags was an option in the beginning, but I was just dead set on the Budniks from my youth.

 

[THE YETI]

Ok…. Now I’m on the quest for a 4L80e core. Seems like most transmission shops want the core and i only have the crappy turbo 400, so I gotta find one.

I did call Monster Transmission. Same story. Core or they charge $900 for one. They offer a complete swap package for $6800. I’m sure it’s nice, but I’d be at $10k for just a transmission installed with new driveline. Doesn’t make sense. If i source it locally it’ll be half that.

Heck for $15,500 i could just buy a brand new GM LS3 with 4L60. So it really doesn’t make sense to buy their setup.

And still waiting for QA1 to send the front suspension. Once that’s here it’ll go in the shop for the complete suspension swap out. I’ll have everything that’s rubber under the truck replaced while it’s tore apart.

Budnik estimates the new wheels will be here end of March.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Ok…. Now I’m on the quest for a 4L80e core. Seems like most transmission shops want the core and i only have the crappy turbo 400, so I gotta find one.

I did call Monster Transmission. Same story. Core or they charge $900 for one. They offer a complete swap package for $6800. I’m sure it’s nice, but I’d be at $10k for just a transmission installed with new driveline. Doesn’t make sense. If i source it locally it’ll be half that.

Heck for $15,500 i could just buy a brand new GM LS3 with 4L60. So it really doesn’t make sense to buy their setup.

And still waiting for QA1 to send the front suspension. Once that’s here it’ll go in the shop for the complete suspension swap out. I’ll have everything that’s rubber under the truck replaced while it’s tore apart.

Budnik estimates the new wheels will be here end of March.

Try any local junkyards for a core, a blown 4l80 should be cheap I'd think.

 

[07Burb]

Ok…. Now I’m on the quest for a 4L80e core. Seems like most transmission shops want the core and i only have the crappy turbo 400, so I gotta find one.

I did call Monster Transmission. Same story. Core or they charge $900 for one. They offer a complete swap package for $6800. I’m sure it’s nice, but I’d be at $10k for just a transmission installed with new driveline. Doesn’t make sense. If i source it locally it’ll be half that.

Heck for $15,500 i could just buy a brand new GM LS3 with 4L60. So it really doesn’t make sense to buy their setup.

And still waiting for QA1 to send the front suspension. Once that’s here it’ll go in the shop for the complete suspension swap out. I’ll have everything that’s rubber under the truck replaced while it’s tore apart.

Budnik estimates the new wheels will be here end of March.

Your approach on the trans front seems logical and I completely agree at passing on the Monster Transmission route at $6800. That's crazy talk. Surely sourcing a core 4L80e should be doable whilst perusing FB marketplace or something. Might even be worth buying a junk truck for cheap if it's got a 4L80e in it and then junk or sell the truck back minus the trans. Just spit balling ideas out there that I'm sure you've already thought about.

 

[THE YETI]

I haz no FB marketplace. Nor FB lol.

I’d rather buy a core somewhere than an entire truck. My parts mining days are long gone. Lol

 

[randeez]

@Rocket Man uses performabuilt- they do show price on website for 4l80 their "cheapest" one i think is still 750hp rated and $4k, he can comment on service

i used rossler for my initial build that transmission was about $6k rated for $1k+
i think they also have a sub $3k build

ATF speed is down in Davie, hell their stage 1 build 500hp rated is like $2500 bux no core

Stage 1 4L80E Transmission

Stage 1 4L80E Transmission

www.atfspeed.com

this is who has mine atm. was very happy with rossler but the shipping each way sucked ,+$700 to any services i needed for the trip

jakes performance is probably #1 in the 4l80 game i would have used him but couldnt get ahold of the guy when i was ready to buy. but if youre not looking for high hp build probably not needed

these are just trans only, youll need a converter and control for full auto. the th400 uses a cable (or vacuum?) but i cant imagine the swap involves much to control the 4l80


6800 seems insane...and i would definitely not use monster transmissions ...horror stories

 

[07Burb]

I haz no FB marketplace. Nor FB lol.

I’d rather buy a core somewhere than an entire truck. My parts mining days are long gone. Lol

Looking through some listings in my area. I came across one for $650. Not sure how much it would be to ship to you but I’m willing to grab it for you and send her down if you have any interest and you can just send me funds for trans and shipping once we know the total.

EDIT: and just came across a second one for $750 in my area. Could possibly negotiate down for either of them. the $750 trans was just listed 6 hours ago. The $650 trans was listed “over a week ago”. If it’s still available the guy is probably open to offers. Or it’s sold and the guy forgot to delete the listing

 

[THE YETI]

@Rocket Man uses performabuilt- they do show price on website for 4l80 their "cheapest" one i think is still 750hp rated and $4k, he can comment on service

i used rossler for my initial build that transmission was about $6k rated for $1k+
i think they also have a sub $3k build

ATF speed is down in Davie, hell their stage 1 build 500hp rated is like $2500 bux no core

Stage 1 4L80E Transmission

Stage 1 4L80E Transmission

www.atfspeed.com

this is who has mine atm. was very happy with rossler but the shipping each way sucked ,+$700 to any services i needed for the trip

jakes performance is probably #1 in the 4l80 game i would have used him but couldnt get ahold of the guy when i was ready to buy. but if youre not looking for high hp build probably not needed

these are just trans only, youll need a converter and control for full auto. the th400 uses a cable (or vacuum?) but i cant imagine the swap involves much to control the 4l80


6800 seems insane...and i would definitely not use monster transmissions ...horror stories

Hmm. Good info. That’s right up the road from me. I’ll give them a shout.

And yes, the 4L80 will need a stand alone computer to control it. But it’s ready for an LS swap should I decide to do it later. I think the only thing that would convince me 100% is finding a smoking deal on a new LSX. I just feel like it’s absurd to take a 454 out of a 454SS to put an LS3 in it. Gotta stick with the displacement.

I am not pushing high HP. Just stock motor for now. And if i swap, the engine will be stock as well. I don’t need 700HP+ in an OBS like that. I have my other car if i want speed

 

[THE YETI]

Looking through some listings in my area. I came across one for $650. Not sure how much it would be to ship to you but I’m willing to grab it for you and send her down if you have any interest and you can just send me funds for trans and shipping once we know the total.

EDIT: and just came across a second one for $750 in my area. Could possibly negotiate down for either of them. the $750 trans was just listed 6 hours ago. The $650 trans was listed “over a week ago”. If it’s still available the guy is probably open to offers. Or it’s sold and the guy forgot to delete the listing

There’s a few here on OfferUp. But i appreciate you checking in.

 

[randeez]

could always go full manual valve body no controller needed just an awesome shifter mounted to the floor

lol dont do that, not in a cruiser.

 

[07Burb]

There’s a few here on OfferUp. But i appreciate you checking in.

Good deal, man willing to help in anyway I can

 

[THE YETI]

could always go full manual valve body no controller needed just an awesome shifter mounted to the floor

lol dont do that, not in a cruiser.

Lol… no worries here, that is not an option for me.