4L60E Transmission Question
10-12-2009, 01:20 PM
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Oh...by the way...The Fquick page hasn't been updated in a little while. Just wait till I am back, and this biuld on the truck starts!
10-12-2009, 01:25 PM
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Well the one that is in there now is a stock re build, and the truck is a 97, but there is no way of me knowing what parts were used in the re build. I just want the thing to handle driving duties for about 6 months after the motor is done if possible. If it looks like I have to swap it, i want to do it when I do the engine to make it easier. It is all about the money though right now though. I have it, but wanted to use it to pay off other things, but if it comes down to doing the swap sooner to avoid a breakdown on the road, I will.
10-12-2009, 01:40 PM
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All the electronics are exactly the same. Internals are basically the same. The newer ones have a different input shaft, stator tube, and a removable bell housing. Your year model trans is prone to breaking the reaction sun shell. If you can get your hands on something newer, I would look for an 04+, or if you can get your hands on a 4L65 or 4L70e that would be even better.
this guy... is exactly right.
the only plastic parts is a piece on top of the pump rotor and a couple of washers. none of which ever breaks. the input shaft in the older is smaller and more prone to braeking and the reaction shell breaks more often.
10-12-2009, 03:37 PM
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still knowing this doesn't help my question too much. I have no doubt that I will need to upgrade, the question is how soon? Will my stock lt style 4L60E most likely hold if I "drive it nice for 6 months or so? Estimating 450 or so to the wheels under WOT. However, this is a daily driver, and gets a lot of miles. I don't beat on it unless I get off road with it (which will not happen until my move is complete). That is what I have the Camaro in my sig for if i want to act stupid. Normal driving with the occasional 3/4 throttle to pass at speed on the hwy is going to be the deal with this till i am settled after my move.
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If you are not having problems with it now & drive it "normally" while doing the maintenance, the tranny will last more than long enough for you to get settled & swap the FLT.
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