Gents the purpose of this thread will be to document my progress as I complete a 6R80 swap in my 2003. Maybe this helps someone down the road.
I'm taking a little break after working on my Chevelle so much by giving my neglected Marauder some much needed upgrades.
Here are the reasons I have decided to do this swap, in no particular order:
-Performance improvement
-MPG increase, especially when I reinstall my OG 3.55s
-chance to eliminate the low load ticking which must be the flexplate at this point. (entirely new engine, but kept the flexplate which I believe has a hairline crack)
-eliminate poor performance due to the used aftermarket torque converter I got for free. Yes, it is my fault for not having it cut open.
(read some of my old threads for more history on my car's issues.
Here are the parts I have gathered:
-2012 F150 6R80 with 90k on it, with stock converter, flexplate, all bolts, and engine spacer/shim $475
-quick 6 controller I bought brand new in the box for $700 on facebook
-8an line and fittings $150
-8an line adapter plate $60
-trans cooler from 2009 expedition $65
-driveshaft from 2009 explorer 4.6 2wd $150
-1 inch aluminum driveshaft spacer with ARP hardware $80
-12 quarts mercon LV, new filter, and new valve body module connector $110
-stiffler's 6R80 mount $45
-MartyO updated tune $175
-Modified stock crossmember (still in progress)
My plan is to do this in a couple weeks. I will be taking some pictures and sharing my experience after. I have 4.10s now, but I plan to put 3.55s back in for MPG and to keep the gear usable for my combo. We'll see once I drive it for a little while.