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Old 11-16-2016, 09:12 AM
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I suspect my stock 4l60e is slipping, or the converter is pooched. I am gearing up to buy a built 4l60e to handle my new power levels.

Ok this is what happened, I put a 72mm turbo on my 2009 4.8 Silverado 1500. Some other supporting mods, I know the trans isn't built for this power, I was hoping to just get it street tuned, then next year get a trans.
During my first (and every consecutive) WOT pull (for tuning) it did what I imagine is slipping, once turbo spools up the rpm rockets upward and speedo only steadily increAses... it feels like a slipping clutch in a manual trans.

I just need your expert opinion, as I am learning as I go, my transmission knowledge is limited.

I'm ready to drop 2000+ on a built trans, just need to know that's my problem.
Also , can anyone recommend a good trans shop? I'm in Canada so it will
Have to be shipped most likely. If it's a Canadian shop, even better cuz I won't pay duty across the border. Looking for capable trans of 600hp. I'd like to stay with 4l60e for ease of installation,
Thanks for the thoughts guys!
Old 11-16-2016, 09:58 AM
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Trans slipping is most likely but wheel slip on a dyno is possible too. Assuming you were looking for that then the trans is gone.

What gear was the pull in? Normally the weak points in a 4l60e is the 3-4 clutch pack.

In my truck i did a stage 1.5 from ProBuilt Automatics .... https://www.700r4l60e.com/...Dude is the best. super knowledgeable and responsive. I did basically a stock rebuild with a bunch of upgrades, you would need to step up to a higher stage for your truck, but give him a call and he will tell you exactly what you need.
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I know you want to stay 60, but honestly you may want to look into a 4l80

600hp is kinda the tipping point for 60 reliability in these trucks.
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Where in Canada? I have a recommendation for you but the guy is in Edmonton Alberta.



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