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Old 03-24-2008, 11:58 PM
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Question tired of the th350

I'm getting a little board with the th350 I have in my 408 car so I've been tossing around the idea of building a nice 4l60e to put back in it. what's it gonna take to make this thing hold up for a while?

just for the record this is a 9sec car on spray.

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just out of curiosity how is the 4l60e more exciting to drive than the th350? dont get me wrong i think the 4l60e is great but just wondering
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Im guessing you tired of no OD, or no Lock-up. Ever think about a 6spd swap.
Old 03-25-2008, 12:40 AM
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I think its probably because of OD and lockup , Its not that its so much more fun as you can afford to do it more We actually get alot of orders from people wanting to switch back
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Old 03-25-2008, 01:17 AM
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I'm switching out the TH350 in mine also, just cant make up my mind on the 6-speed or 4l60e. I put in a layaway order a few months ago but havent made up my mind yet.
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gear vendors
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I've thought about a gear vendors unit - I'd have to ride in a car with it to see what it's like - wonder what a gear vendors unit behind a 6-speed would be like!!! lol
Old 03-25-2008, 01:59 AM
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^^be like driving a Mack truck... haha...

seriously... i think the GV would be a good choice for you. heard lots of good things about them...
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I've got a million things running through my head about the whole car. Cant make up my mind if i want a street friendly car, a drag car, a road course car, or what! I dunno - I think I just need to figure that out then go the right way!
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Originally Posted by dochall22
I've got a million things running through my head about the whole car. Cant make up my mind if i want a street friendly car, a drag car, a road course car, or what! I dunno - I think I just need to figure that out then go the right way!
Build a drifter car.
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get lost homo!! ky is not midwest!!!
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somehow we got of topic.....what extra is needed to make one hold together?
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TTT....for some answers
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you might wanna look into a 4l80e.. a lil bit heavier ut stronger than the 4lshitty
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I Would Try The Turbo 400 Or 4l65e If U Wanna Switch Trannys
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Originally Posted by Ego Killer
TTT....for some answers

I know 2 builders down here in fla that have built a 4l60e to run consistent low-mid 9's proven. If you want to, PM me and I can put you in contact with them and you can chat with them over the phone or via PM. I know they are both a member of this site, but I am not sure how often they come on here. I do have a project 4l60e sitting here that would be perfect for tearing into and building. Good-luck to ya
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Originally Posted by slimcracka
you might wanna look into a 4l80e.. a lil bit heavier ut stronger than the 4lshitty
Ditto that!

I had two built 60E's that I might as well lit a match to the $$ i put in them. My TH400 rocks, way funner than the 60E was and doesn't have that laggy 2-3 shift. I like the GV idea though, crossed my mind a couple times to, that and a paddle/button shifter would rock . Maybe look into the 65e if your wanting OD/lockup back if your DD car.
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i would have to stay with the th350 but i have always heard that FLT builds a good 4l60
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Originally Posted by 1badzo
i would have to stay with the th350 but i have always heard that FLT builds a good 4l60
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I'm happy with my 400




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