1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

So im H/C my TA and worried the tranny wont hold up. SO im thinking of rebuilding my tranny with a kit. what are your thoughts on this kit and how hard is it?

I will be running a VIG 3600 if it makes a difference?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2BSI%26otn%3D4

performabuilt

iTrader: (25)

Well the kit looks to be ok, I will note however that if you have never built a transmission much less a 4l60e you will likely find it a mammoth undertaking , I would not suggest you try this unless you doing it as a learning experience and this is not your daily driver and you have plenty of time to spend on it, You will also need several specialty tools that are not included in this kit. If you doing it this way just to save money you will likely end with as much or more in it as you would just buying a trans from one of the sponsors here,

LUMPY85

i rebuilt a ford AOD, it sucked, it all worked afterwards but it still sucked

GT Griller

iTrader: (8)

I agree 100%....not a good easy tranny to start off with and not have any help.

performabuilt

iTrader: (25)

IMO the AOD is easier and less involved than the 4L60E but hey its was still and accomplishment you got it to work many time first times builders of anything do actually fail

LUMPY85

imo i would have you do my 4l60e, i get a warrantee from yah too

1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

I figured rebuilding it would be a pain in the *** or everyone on here would just rebuild their own. lol

SO what would you guys recommend for a Decent Tranny...Im trying to stay around $1000 and only need it to handle H/C ls1 with VIG 3600 stall

LUMPY85

performabuilt, but you arent getting one for 1k, a local crap rebuild is 1k. and let me tell you, you arent going to be happy with a 1000 dollar 4l60e

LUMPY85

why not just put a big cooler and temp guage on yours, it will prolly hold up fine, as long as you keep it from getting hot

1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

Thats what i planned on doing. I am just worried ill ruin the tranny and it will sit for months (probably a year) till i save for a good tranny.

calongo_SS

iTrader: (7)

I wouldn't mess around with a cheap build for a performance car. It will end up costing you more when you have to send it to one of the big performance shops to fix all of the problems.

VortecHOjunkie

iTrader: (5)

Throw some billet 2nd and 4th gears servos in it and a transgo HD2 kit. This is what I ran in mine for 2 years. I had a 5.3 with a cam and a 150 shot and it never gave me any trouble, and I sprayed through the shifts every time. I finally broke it at the LSX shootout when I hooked up on drag radials, but it wound up breaking the output shaft before it burnt any clutches or the band. The clutches, steels, and band all looked like they could have been out of a low mileage tranny and mine had 107,xxx miles on it. By the way throw the 3-4 clutch release springs in the transgo kit away. They actually make 3-4 clutch burnup worse rather than better.

FLT

iTrader: (1)

How so? I have been using them for years. There are many things that go into a good build. More than just a quality shift kit. I personally have had success with using them and in applications where an engine is turning over 5000 rpm, I think it is a good idea. Vince

FLT

iTrader: (1)

+1 on not getting much for $1000. Feel free to give us a call to discuss your situation.

Happens every day. I get these calls all the time. I was working on a 4l80e today that never had a chance. Came in with low line pressure and not working correctly. My tare down guy took it apart last week and was like WTF is this. Mind you he is not a builder but has stripped down many cores. Kind of scary to see what some people charge for and still can sleep at night. Vince