TRNW-2: 6R80, rebuild minimums

[pat schulte]

A .062-.080
B .055-.073
C .054-.072
D .082-.106
E ..072-.093

This is what I have. I have found if using BW or Exedy friction I just
reassemble and not worry about it, it is usually very close. Looser is
better.

On Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM J V via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net> wrote:

> thx.   does anyone have input on the clutch pack clearances? so far od and
> fwd have way more clearance than spec. trans worked great besides tcc
> shudder. considering reusing clutch packs to avoid the squawk and they look
> great
>
> On Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM tranibob--- via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
> wrote:
>
>> It always takes a little bit of time for Tod’s system to put them up
>> there. I want to say a few days.
>>
>>
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>> <http://www.transgo.com/>
>>
>> *Robert Moreau*
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>> *Technical Sales and Marketing Support Specialist*
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>> 2621 Merced Avenue El Monte, CA 91733 USA
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>> *Calibration | Innovation |Performance*
>>
>> <https://www.facebook.com/TransGo-600961476956220> [image:
>> 1475592640337_I] <https://www.instagram.com/transgoshiftkit> [image:
>> 1475592655171_t] <https://twitter.com/transgoshiftkit> [image:
>> 1475592664972_Y]
>> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6v9MzFmq7g3fy7-r9PGIg> [image:
>> 1475592672363_L] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/transgo1/>
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>> *From:* trnw2-bounces at trnw.net <trnw2-bounces at trnw.net> *On Behalf Of *J
>> V via trnw2
>> *Sent:* Thursday, October 16, 2025 4:10 AM
>> *To:* Dan Hogan <danhogan at busterstransmission.com>; Technical Discussion
>> Forum <trnw2 at trnw.net>
>> *Subject:* Re: TRNW-2: 6R80, rebuild minimums
>>
>>
>>
>> does anyone know why all of the responses to this aren't showing up on
>> the trnw website?
>>
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>> On Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM J V <jvk12280 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> thx Dan. it's a gen 2
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>> On Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM Dan Hogan via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
>> wrote:
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>> John,
>>
>>
>>
>> Varies with generation.  What year are you working on?
>>
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>> All gens
>>
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>>
>> I agree with Chris.  BW or OE frictions appear to be best on these
>> units.  Overhaul kits are competitive from the dealer as well last we
>> purchased.  I think the part numbers on on the TRNW site.
>>
>>
>>
>> E Clutch (456)
>>
>>
>>
>> Inspect/replace the rear bushing in the stator support tube that supports
>> the E clutch drum up front as it seals the circuit here.  The A clutch drum
>> (456) is also prone to crack/leak so check closely.  High mileage would be
>> smart to replace with new.
>>
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>>
>> Rear planet
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>>
>> Spline wear where the 456 hub connect is common especially on the
>> fullsize Transit applications.  Gearsets are not cheap.
>>
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>> Gen 2
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>>
>> VBs we used to source new units from Ford, but as others on group state
>> pricing is getting high.  We don't see a ton of wear, but solenoids are
>> hit/miss.  I'd prefer a new set, but again pricing and availabiliy isnt
>> great.  Check leadframe on valvebody and replace if not updated.  Ford did
>> issue a PCM update to reprogram shift schedule to prevent high speed
>> downshifts when the OSS fails.
>>
>>
>>
>> Gen 1 (internal TCM)
>>
>>
>>
>> We have seen internal TCM failures and solenoid failure rates appear
>> higher on the 1st gen.  I think the last one we did the complete VB/TCM
>> (mechatronics) was > $1000 from the dealer.
>>
>>
>>
>> I like the Transgo kits here in this both applications.  Sonnax here not
>> so much.
>>
>>
>>
>> ---
>>
>>
>>
>> Dan Hogan
>>
>> Buster's Transmission Service
>>
>> https://busterstransmission.com
>>
>> 704.847.5321
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> *From:* trnw2-bounces at trnw.net <trnw2-bounces at trnw.net> on behalf of
>> John Vanklavern via trnw2 <trnw2 at trnw.net>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 15, 2025 6:21 AM
>> *To:* trnw2 at trnw.net <trnw2 at trnw.net>
>> *Subject:* TRNW-2: 6R80, rebuild minimums
>>
>>
>>
>> *Date:* Wed Oct 15 3:21:57 PDT 2025
>> *Subject:* 6R80, rebuild minimums
>>
>> doing my first 6r80. I'm hearing a lot people say replace vb with oe. Are
>> the vb kits not worth a crap. This trans only had tcc shudder, no codes.
>> 200k, looks like original fluid. just tearing into it. pan very clean for
>> mileage and no maintenance. Also hearing only borg clutches in 456. ANy
>> other 6r80 experience greatly appreciated. Thank you
>>
>> John Vanklavern
>> Jvk Services Llc
>> West Olive, Michigan USA
>> TRNW Member Since: 5/23/2025
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