My current project

[spareparts]

yeah, the picture looked like a cross between a th400 and a 700R4

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by spareparts

yeah, the picture looked like a cross between a th400 and a 700R4

they should have somthing that would replace the 4l60e. the 4l60 should be a elec version of the 700r4. it would be cool, then my 1500 could do some towing.

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by cterrebonne

they should have somthing that would replace the 4l60e. the 4l60 should be a elec version of the 700r4. it would be cool, then my 1500 could do some towing.

just put a 4L80 or 4L80E which ever you need you won't break an 80 towing your 1500 can't pull more than the 80 will handle.

[Skools Out]

Ferm and I, well our diesels have the 4L80 in them, that's a strong trans, they were rated at able to handle 1000 hp and 1200 ft tq.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Mine HAd one, now it's backed by a much larger soldier.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

Ferm and I, well our diesels have the 4L80 in them, that's a strong trans, they were rated at able to handle 1000 hp and 1200 ft tq.

yeah thats what it looks like i need to get, is there anyway to build a 4l60e to handle what a 80 can?

[Skools Out]

nope that 80 is a larger case and all totally different pan and carrier set up

look at the junk yards for a 2500 Suburban with a 454 BBC or 6.5TD also a 2500 to 3500 GM truck with either the 454 or the 6.5TD has them in them

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by cterrebonne

yeah thats what it looks like i need to get, is there anyway to build a 4l60e to handle what a 80 can?

A max build on a 4L60E can take just about the same as a stock 4L80E. A shift kit in the 80 though and you are WAY ahead of what a 60 can even think about. The 60E can be a decent tranny for a small block, but requires some work to get it there. A TRANSGO HD-2 shift kit, HUGE tranny cooler, ALTO clutches except for the 3-4 pack(the Z-pack is the way to go there), heavy sprag and one way clutch stator, 10 or 13 vane pump, corvette servo or SONNAX billet servo's(even better, but shift HARD!), SONNAX 1-2 shift valve, deep tranny pan, and a SUNCOAST billet converter will get you a stout 4L60E. You'll be looking at around $1300-1500 worth the parts alone though. Depending upon the year of your truck, an 80 will most likely be easier to swap and be less money.

[cterrebonne]

yeah thats what its looking like, im findind 80's for about 600-700 on the net from the parts finder site i got my 60 from. i sure i can unload one of te 60's at least half the cost of the 80.

[THEFERMANATOR]

What exactly is the truck your having problems with?