how fast were you running before you built your 4l60e?
11-19-2005, 10:24 PM
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how fast were you running before you built your 4l60e? how fast were you running before you built your 4l60e? could i pull off a decent cam/converter high 11's combo without building it? or not at all?
11-20-2005, 05:22 PM
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11's here with a stock tranny. Never been rebuilt but I installed a transgo shift kit and 29,000 trans cooler. I believe it's the largest b&m tranny cooler. It's made for huge trucks towing stuff lol. Seems to be working fine as of now. I just decided to upgrade my rear so I can feel confident doing wheelies but now I don't know how long the trannys gonna hold that kind of abuse. It is possible to get your stock tranny to last in the 11s and I think some even make it to the 10s.
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11-20-2005, 08:19 PM
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I'm destroying fully "built" 4L60's with alarming regularity using a stock motor and only a couple of bolt-ons. My last "built" one made less than 100 drag strip passes before destroying itself. I guess big converters coupled with a really heavy car don't help. If you drag race, this isn't the tranny for you. Sorry. Just my opinion of course. I'm sure there are those that have had no problems but I've had nothing but problems. I'm running 7.40's in the 1/8th with a 1.57 60' time and a raceweight of 3700 pounds. Maybe this is the problem. Heavy car + big converter + really good hooking tires = destroyed 4L60e tranny. That's how the equation has worked for me. 
11-21-2005, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by camaroextra
yeah nomatter where i look i get such mixed reviews. im just mod planning and not sure how long to put off a build
Theres a lot of guys running in the 11's though with a stock 4L60E...When it goes, it goes...
11-21-2005, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by camaroextra
yeah nomatter where i look i get such mixed reviews. im just mod planning and not sure how long to put off a build
That's what i did.
11-21-2005, 02:59 PM
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Can anyone point in a good direction for a good rebuild kit? Im not wanting major strenght as the biggest mod ill go with is a small cam like the Hotcam and my 3300 stall. I wont be pushin 400 HP.
11-21-2005, 04:01 PM
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I'm starting to think about building mine. I might wait until it kicks the bucket though.
11-21-2005, 04:22 PM
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The only time I changed it was when I installed my converter. 16,000+ miles ago. The fluid still looks great so I havn't touched it. Usually leave the line between 2,800-3,200 depending on track conditions.
GT Griller: Good rebuild kits can be found here, http://www.700r4l60e.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=22
GT Griller: Good rebuild kits can be found here, http://www.700r4l60e.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=22
11-21-2005, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Roarin_8
Have you tried to launch at 3500 to see what it would do? You may break into 9s if you get traction.
Oh well, I have all winter to work on it now.
