A 4L80E rebuild costs $1,200-$5,000 depending on parts, labor, and how much HD work you want. Here's the breakdown.
Quick cost summary
- DIY standard rebuild: $1,200-$2,000
- DIY with HD upgrades: $1,800-$2,800
- Shop standard rebuild: $2,500-$3,800
- Shop HD rebuild: $3,500-$5,500
- Reman (drop-in): $2,000-$3,500
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DIY parts breakdown
Master rebuild kit:
- Mid-grade: $300-$450
- Premium (Alto/Borg): $450-$650
- Read our Alto vs Raybestos
Torque converter:
- Standard: $200-$350
- HD: $400-$700
- Read our torque converter stall speed
Filter and pan gasket:
- $30-$60
Fluid (~12 quarts):
- $60-$120
- Read our transmission fluid types
HD upgrades:
- Sonnax billet input drum: $300-$450
- HD direct clutch pack: $150-$250
- Read our 4L80E direct clutch HD upgrade
- Shift kit: $80-$150
Tools you'll need
- Floor jack and stands
- Trans jack (rent or buy)
- Socket set
- Torque wrench
- Snap ring pliers
- Endplay gauges
- Read our transmission rebuild tool list
Time investment
- Removal: 4-6 hours
- Disassembly + clean: 4-6 hours
- Assembly: 8-12 hours
- Install: 4-6 hours
- Total: 20-30 hours typical
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Shop labor
- Standard rebuild labor: $1,000-$1,800
- HD rebuild labor: $1,500-$2,500
- Shop markup on parts: 30-50%
Reman option
- Buy reman, return core
- Less time, decent warranty
- $2,000-$3,500 typical
- Read our transmission parts buying guide
When DIY makes sense
- Have experience and tools
- Time available
- Want HD upgrades
- Cost-conscious
When shop makes sense
- No experience
- No time
- Want warranty
- Trust quality builder
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