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Well guys, the setup is a boosted 5.3 should be around 500 whp and a standard rebuilt 4l60e with a corvette servo and cooler. Been hearing horror stories about the weak 60e's but don't have the money for a th400 yet, i plan on getting one but was hoping on later vs. Sooner. Oh, the rear gear is currently a 3:23 but will eventually be a 4:11 both on drag radials, street strip car. Personal experience is what i'm really looking for, not guesstimates, thank you.

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Also noteworthy, i beat this car, like a 13 year old watching girls gone wild videos

Jimbo1367

lmao tff

SexyTransAm

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if its built right and u keep if cool it should last a while. but it kinda sounds like a half *** build. mine has been in the car since like 07 and trans fluid temp dont get over 180. but i also spent a good amount on it

AnotherWs6

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Lol. You mean you press pause a lot while muttering oh my God?

80/TA/LT1

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Why does it sound half assed? It's a stock rebuild. The trans was bought way before boost came into the picture, so since I got it, figured I'd run it, I know it'll blow, just wondering how long it will take

80/TA/LT1

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touché!!

MM98

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Why are you swapping to 4.11's? Not gonna be in boost very long with those, keep the 3.23's or at least a 3.42.

80/TA/LT1

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i'm swapping in an 8.8 that has 4:11's already, that can change though, just need more money....again
i suck at gear swaps, everyone i've done howls like the wind

rpturbo

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Take this tip for what it's worth. On 8.8's, I have found, if you use stock Ford gears, just swap them right in. Keep the shims where they are already setup on a stock gear. Nothing to check or change. Make sure you don't overtighten the pinion nut.

You can pull a used set at the yard since your not looking for anything special, but if you buy a set, buy Ford Motorsport gears. I used to setup gears back in the hay day of Mustang Fox bodys. I put in over 100 sets of gears, and Never had a issue on anything newer than 87. For some reason, the 85-86 housings didn't co-operate on this method.

This only works if the gears in there, are still a factory setup gear. If someone has already changed them out, then it's time to get out the tools and check backlash.

80/TA/LT1

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really??? No kidding, thx for the tip man really appreciate it!

80/TA/LT1

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ok guys, only a few responses but they all say the same. guess i'l put my money towards completing my 8.8 build, since im still rockin the 10 bolt...

unit

A stock 4L60E won't take 500HP for long if you beat on it. It's a strong trans for a stock motor but 500HP?

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yea I figured that, I'm just trying to prioritize, th 400 or 8.8 first as my budget is slowly dwindling. If it lasts the summer id be happy