Gear Vendor Overdrive

[VettaRosa]

Has anyone put a Gear Vendor Overdrive behind a 4L65E Automatic in their
SSR?

Maybe someone can help me on the forum seach function. How do you search for a phrase like "Gear Vendor". When I search I get hundred of hits.

Thanks,

Vettarosa

[MnMsToy]

Originally Posted by VettaRosa

Has anyone put a Gear Vendor Overdrive behind a 4L65E Automatic in their
SSR?

Maybe someone can help me on the forum seach function. How do you search for a phrase like "Gear Vendor". When I search I get hundred of hits.

Thanks,

Vettarosa

I searched for "overdrive" and found this: Ducato any chance for new auto 6 sp?

[VettaRosa]

Thanks MnM.....

Hendersenville, great country for the SSR !!!!

We're 2 miles from Charlotte Motor Speed Way & the ZMAX Drag Strip.....

[MnMsToy]

Originally Posted by VettaRosa

Thanks MnM.....

Hendersenville, great country for the SSR !!!!

We're 2 miles from Charlotte Motor Speed Way & the ZMAX Drag Strip.....

A bunch of the Southeast Fanatics are getting together at grandma's BBQ : 3rd Annual BBQ in Gerogia

[yellow bear]

These the folks you are looking for?

Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.

[MnMsToy]

Originally Posted by VettaRosa

Thanks MnM.....

Hendersenville, great country for the SSR !!!!

We're 2 miles from Charlotte Motor Speed Way & the ZMAX Drag Strip.....

Originally Posted by MnMsToy

A bunch of the Southeast Fanatics are getting together at grandma's BBQ : 3rd Annual BBQ in Gerogia

If you interested in going check out the above link.

[Yellow Tub]

Originally Posted by yellow bear

These the folks you are looking for?

Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.

I tried to navigate their site and the SSR could not be found by me!
Having doubts this is an available application for our trucks...

Maybe a phone call directly to them is the answer for those interested in the application

[VettaRosa]

Originally Posted by yellow bear

These the folks you are looking for?

Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.

That's the one. I have been wondering if anybody has used one in their SSR
Automatic. It would be nice to have an 8 speed and I think it would eliminate
the big RPM drop between 1st and second gear.

[VettaRosa]

Originally Posted by MnMsToy

If you interested in going check out the above link.

Not going to be able to attend. Maybe next year. Thanks for letting me know.

[ZsSSR]

Originally Posted by Yellow Tub

I tried to navigate their site and the SSR could not be found by me!
Having doubts this is an available application for our trucks...

Maybe a phone call directly to them is the answer for those interested in the application

Doesn't the tail housing for a 4L60E match the one for a 4L65E? They have several adapters for the 4L60E transmissions.

Example:
Part #3D4L61E
Automatic 4-Speed 4L60E - 6 Bolt Housing.
Replaces 6 bolt housing.
99 and newer with 6 bolt extension housing.

Chuck's Speed Center in Phoenix installed the Gear Vendors in my F-250 and they mentioned that they had installed one in an SSR.

[Flassh]

The Gear Vendors overdrive is pretty much bulltet proof.

Ran one for over 14 years on a 4 x 4 Chev dually crew cab. Only ever had one problem with it - I was in 4 wheel drive in slushy snow. Moisture got to the electronic override switch that kept it from kicking in while in 4 wheel mode. Led to an overly exciting ride when the back wheels decided to try to pass the front ones.

Made sure we re-sealed that switch properly after that - no further issues.

The application issue shouldn't be a problem - the only "adaptible" part is the collar that matches whatever transmission it's going to be attached to. The driveshaft will need to be cut to length, unless they can also supply the correct driveshaft.

I'd call them to see if they have an adapter for the 4L65E.

[Greg Ducato]

Originally Posted by ZsSSR

Doesn't the tail housing for a 4L60E match the one for a 4L65E? They have several adapters for the 4L60E transmissions.

Example:
Part #3D4L61E
Automatic 4-Speed 4L60E - 6 Bolt Housing.
Replaces 6 bolt housing.
99 and newer with 6 bolt extension housing.

Chuck's Speed Center in Phoenix installed the Gear Vendors in my F-250 and they mentioned that they had installed one in an SSR.

The 4L60E and 4L65E share the same external dimensions so the GV 6 bolt unit will work with our transmissions.

[VettaRosa]

Originally Posted by Greg Ducato

The 4L60E and 4L65E share the same external dimensions so the GV 6 bolt unit will work with our transmissions.

I'm really surprised some Hot Shoe on this forum hasn't installed a Gear Vendor
OD yet.

I was thinking 4.56 Gears and a Gear Vendor OD would be the best of both worlds with the added benefit of eliminating the 1st to 2nd RPM drop.

Any thoughts????

[spook]

VR: I started the thread about a 6 speed manual sometime ago with Greg. I've been contemplating the vendor gear for some time but haven't done it yet. I have a modified 04 (LS-6 motor) with nitrous with about 500hp to the rear wheels. I wanted to go with a supercharger but every time I go on an extended leave they go on sale and I miss the opportunity (just missed this recent one again). I have 4:56's on my R and it pulls good and strong...I was trying to find away to get the highway gas mileage back again. Not sure the money spent for the vendor gear would be worth it though. Lot of money for a 2 MPG (or less) increase.

[xoxoxoBruce]

I should think the reduction in wear and tear on the driveline, would be more valuable than the increased gas mileage. But that would be pretty tough to quantify, in order to determine payback on the unit. Sometimes ya gotta go with guy feeling.