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Old 02-16-2004, 03:48 PM
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I have had my 4L60E rebuilt 4 times and everytime it does the same thing in about 4 to 6 months. it starts slipping when i get on it trying to go into third and eventually 3rd and 4th will go out and again i will have to get it rebuilt.. if anyone has any answers please let me know $1300 a pop isnt getting cheap... thanks
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do you have it rebuilt at the same place everytime?
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what do you expect nitrous to do to a stock transmission? you need to have it built with aftermarket parts that are made to handle extra power.
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i have had it built up and i have had it built at 3 different places
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I would say quit rebuilding it and get a new transmission.I recently took my 99' suburban in because of the transmisison slipping from 2nd to 3rd. The dealership said it would cost more to rebuild it rather than getting a new one.
After you had it rebuilt 3 times I think it's safe to say, that you need a brand spanking new one.
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you are burning the clutches in the input drum. not enough line pressure. on the other hand, you can have too much line pressure and blow the retainer clip completely out like i just did again.
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thanks i think i may just switch to a turbo 400
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If you want to keep overdrive, you can go to a 200 4R.
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what kind of tranny is that and what do they run
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if you could let me know some info about that tranny and how strong they are and what one costs.. and what all ill need to convert to hood one up
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A 200-4R is a GM automatic transmission with overdrive, they are stronger than a 4L60E and much more expensive. IF you want to keep the O/D function they are probably your best bet. If you can live without O/D then the TH400 is the strongest and cheaper option. There are several good shops that build good 200-4R's. Century Transmissions in Houston is good. In my personal opinion Rossler builds the best 4L60E you can buy but they aren't cheap. FLP also builds a good 4L60E. I'm on my third 4L60 and it will be the last, next time around I will get a built TH400.
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yeah the one i got now is doing perfect i just had it rebuilt but im trying to sell it to get a th400 or when it goes out ill get one.
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dont these places that are rebuilding it offer warranty?? But if its happened 3 times scrap it. That sux tho...let us know wht the end result is!
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