ocp04

im nearing the final stages of parts gathering and stuck on which trans to go with any suggestions would be great pro/cons thanks everyone

car is being built with the intension to drive the crap out of it on nice days, motor is a bone stock 5.3 with ls1 intake manifold. car will probably not see much if any track time. thanks again

i r teh noobz

iTrader: (4)

If you don't already have a TH400 laying around, I'd suggest using the 4L60 since it bolts right up and the PCM can control it. No kickdown cable to set up, no adapters, etc.

2nd Gen Fl 'bird

iTrader: (13)

4l60 for sure if it's a stock motor and you're not going to beat on much. Like said before, PCM will run it plus overdrive. Go anywhere with it.

mantycarguy

A well built 4l60e should handle your mild 5.3 all day long. The th400 sucks up more hp.+ the 4l60e gives you better acceleration with its 3.06 low gear ratio and the advantage of lower cruising rpms thereby added fuel economy.

hellbents10

iTrader: (10)

I agree, with a stockish 5.3l the 4l60e will feel more lively and keep highway cruising bearable. If you plan on making big power stick an 80e in it.

ocp04

i do have a 400 sitting around but the condition is unknown so a rebuild would be a must, the car will be street driven more than anything i just want something to putt around with in the summer. it will be going behing a lm7

-TheBandit-

iTrader: (1)

Overdrive will help a lot. The only reason to go TH400 is if you're trying to save money or require no electronics. Otherwise the 60 would be my choice.

FWIW the TH400 has no kick down cable or TV cable. It has a kick down switch that needs a signal for WOT and a vacuum source. Those two along with a built-in governor dictate when it will shift.

ocp04

awesome info thanks a lot! i think i am going to go with the 4l60e for the sake of over drive, i can pick up a used unit with a 1 year warrany 81k for 550 seems like a good price.

psiconversion

iTrader: (5)

4l60e is the way I would go as well.

Jon
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forcd ind

iTrader: (7)

4L60E has overdrive, but the 400 is stronger
kind of comes down to rear end ratio and if you want OD or not
there's always the 4L80E, best of both worlds

ocp04

im gonna go with the 4l60e i plan to literally drive the hell out of the car in the summer. the rear end has 3:73 gear

LS1MCSS

iTrader: (18)

For a car that you plan on driving a lot, you made the right choice. The only reason to go with the th400 would be if you planned on spending a lot of time at the track.

ocp04

anyone know if aje makes a 4l60 trans crossmember? i looked on jegs and didnt see one.