Life of stock tranny
01-21-2007, 04:58 AM
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Life of stock tranny I might be buying this LS1 with close to 100k on the clock. Owner said the car has never been raced and is completely stock besides the exhaust and lid.
Should i be looking for a transmission rebuild? I'd hope not to
or even a engine rebuild! 
Should i be looking for a transmission rebuild? I'd hope not to
or even a engine rebuild! 
01-21-2007, 03:25 PM
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4L60E is an excellent auto trans for stock to mild bolt-on cars. They need to be beefed up if you plan on major mods/high rpm operation though.
However, at 100k there is no telling how much longer it might last. If it was properly maintained and fluid temps were kept under ~200-210 for the majority of the trans' life, it might go another 30k miles. Maybe more. But if it was neglected all it's life, it could break any time now.
However, at 100k there is no telling how much longer it might last. If it was properly maintained and fluid temps were kept under ~200-210 for the majority of the trans' life, it might go another 30k miles. Maybe more. But if it was neglected all it's life, it could break any time now.
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Originally Posted by jack stephen
Hmmm so either way i should look for a rebuild?
IMO, any time you buy any used car with 100k miles, you need to budget some money to fix some stuff, just in case.
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01-21-2007, 04:03 PM
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I don't believe it was never raced, why the lid/exhaust then? My tranny gave out right at 100k, you will be rebuilding it no matter what. Your rear end I wouldn't worry about, I have 400 RWHP and 150k on the stock rear, your engine should be just fine, the tranny is another story though. Sorry, but you should expect to have to rebuild it.
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A! thanks alot guys.
How much money$$ should i look at putting into a rebuild? I'm getting the car for a d/d so i want to keep it mostly stock other than some appearance mods.
How much money$$ should i look at putting into a rebuild? I'm getting the car for a d/d so i want to keep it mostly stock other than some appearance mods.
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Originally Posted by jack stephen
A! thanks alot guys.
How much money$$ should i look at putting into a rebuild? I'm getting the car for a d/d so i want to keep it mostly stock other than some appearance mods.
How much money$$ should i look at putting into a rebuild? I'm getting the car for a d/d so i want to keep it mostly stock other than some appearance mods.
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Well thats a pretty penny. The car im looking at is an 01 ls1 with 98k and needs tires/rotors/brakes/struts and possibly this new rebuild. What should i ask around for?
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I just sold a 99 B4C LS1 with 120k on the tranny. It was used by the FBI and the car was stock. I say it all depends how the vehicle was driven,maintained etc. Its a tough call just buy the car and drive it until it falls apart
