Help me piece together a 4L60 build
02-19-2009, 01:50 PM
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Help me piece together a 4L60 build In the next few weeks I will be pulling the transmission on my 50,000 mile Trans Am to install its new Yank SS4000 converter. While the transmission is out, I'm interested in upgrading its internals to make it a little tougher and handle the additional power it will be making. A friend of mine who works at a local shop in town has offered to do the labor at a very reasonable price. I'm no expert on automatics so any help will be greatly appreciated. Not looking to break the bank but I would really like to fix some of the common failure points of a 4L60.
Mods:
Vengeance Racing VRX5 cam, and full bolt ons.
Yank SS4000 Stall
Also need to decide on a good cooler, any suggestions?
Thanks guys.
Mods:
Vengeance Racing VRX5 cam, and full bolt ons.
Yank SS4000 Stall
Also need to decide on a good cooler, any suggestions?
Thanks guys.
02-19-2009, 02:12 PM
#2
this is whats it the apf trans I bought:
New electronics, Hardened pump rings, Servo D ring kit instead of Teflon rings, New Accumulator Pistons, New Valve Body Spacer Plate, Modified Pump Assembly, Oversized Boost Valve, Transgo Hi-Rev Release Springs, High Quality Overhaul Kit, Frictions and Bushings, Transgo Shift kit, Borg Warner dual cage 29 element Input Sprag, Corvette 2nd gear Servo kit, Wide rear sun gear bushing, Heavy duty sun gear shell "The Beast", High Energy 2-4 Band High Energy 7 friction clutch pack with full thickness Kolene Steels, High RPM Transgo pump slide spring, Teflon Pump Bushing
most run a B&M 24K cooler
New electronics, Hardened pump rings, Servo D ring kit instead of Teflon rings, New Accumulator Pistons, New Valve Body Spacer Plate, Modified Pump Assembly, Oversized Boost Valve, Transgo Hi-Rev Release Springs, High Quality Overhaul Kit, Frictions and Bushings, Transgo Shift kit, Borg Warner dual cage 29 element Input Sprag, Corvette 2nd gear Servo kit, Wide rear sun gear bushing, Heavy duty sun gear shell "The Beast", High Energy 2-4 Band High Energy 7 friction clutch pack with full thickness Kolene Steels, High RPM Transgo pump slide spring, Teflon Pump Bushing
most run a B&M 24K cooler
02-19-2009, 02:43 PM
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My transmission has all stated above^^^^^ with slight differences in brands most likely. For instance "The Beast" sunshell, i have a "Monster" sunshell, only difference is mine has other optional bearing uses. All mentioned are good upgrades, you mentoned getting a cooler, which is great since you have a stall. I have a cooler made by hayden. I would also look into getting a deep pan. Extra fluid capacity is nice when needing to dispurse extra heat caused by the convertor.
02-19-2009, 04:11 PM
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My transmission has all stated above^^^^^ with slight differences in brands most likely. For instance "The Beast" sunshell, i have a "Monster" sunshell, only difference is mine has other optional bearing uses. All mentioned are good upgrades, you mentoned getting a cooler, which is great since you have a stall. I have a cooler made by hayden. I would also look into getting a deep pan. Extra fluid capacity is nice when needing to dispurse extra heat caused by the convertor.
02-19-2009, 04:18 PM
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this is whats it the apf trans I bought:
New electronics, Hardened pump rings, Servo D ring kit instead of Teflon rings, New Accumulator Pistons, New Valve Body Spacer Plate, Modified Pump Assembly, Oversized Boost Valve, Transgo Hi-Rev Release Springs, High Quality Overhaul Kit, Frictions and Bushings, Transgo Shift kit, Borg Warner dual cage 29 element Input Sprag, Corvette 2nd gear Servo kit, Wide rear sun gear bushing, Heavy duty sun gear shell "The Beast", High Energy 2-4 Band High Energy 7 friction clutch pack with full thickness Kolene Steels, High RPM Transgo pump slide spring, Teflon Pump Bushing
most run a B&M 24K cooler
New electronics, Hardened pump rings, Servo D ring kit instead of Teflon rings, New Accumulator Pistons, New Valve Body Spacer Plate, Modified Pump Assembly, Oversized Boost Valve, Transgo Hi-Rev Release Springs, High Quality Overhaul Kit, Frictions and Bushings, Transgo Shift kit, Borg Warner dual cage 29 element Input Sprag, Corvette 2nd gear Servo kit, Wide rear sun gear bushing, Heavy duty sun gear shell "The Beast", High Energy 2-4 Band High Energy 7 friction clutch pack with full thickness Kolene Steels, High RPM Transgo pump slide spring, Teflon Pump Bushing
most run a B&M 24K cooler
and How much????
thx's...
02-19-2009, 04:22 PM
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good call....its a lot to comprehend. and definitely a lot to shop for. itd be really nice if someone sold a little package that could mildly improve the longevity of the 4L60. eventually I'll spring for an actual built tranny but for the time being, i'd really like to do this if i can get away with it for 300 dollars or so.
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02-19-2009, 07:10 PM
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i will be able to remove it without being damaged. I believe its a 2400 series.http://www.haydenauto.com/products/t...il-coolers.htm
