Vince B

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Nolan I would strongly suggest you getting in touch with Gil @ Ace Racing Transmissions. Gil is located in DFW and I'm sure he can get you all fixed up.

NolanTA

So I dropped the pan again, and my fluid looks like this. It was fresh fluid about 60-70 miles ago, so I assume whatever I did wrong has burnt/is burning up the clutches, because it shouldn't look like this, right?

Speedy

Yeah, that's clutch mud. Well obviously it's going to have to come apart to inspect the clutches. You can do it yourself (big learning curve, but it can be done) or you can get a shop to do it at a price.

NolanTA

I'm going to read up on upgrading to an 80e, I think. The local guys I've talked to want almost as much for a rebuild as a new/totally rebuilt one.

JUNK

I hate hearing people give up on the 4l60 because local builders want too much to do a "special" job they are sure will come back either because the guy is going to beat the snot out of it or they are uncomfortable using the aftermarket parts they are not familiar with....or even know they are needed.

It weighs more, eats more HP, but the 4l80 should give u no worries at all.

NolanTA

I have since decided on a built 4l60e. I don't think I want to go to all the expense of the swap, when this car should never need it. I never intended this car to be a 'broken part' machine, so a strong 4l60e should be just fine.

I appreciate all the help guys, it's been a valuable (and expensive) learning experience for me.

NolanTA

Left it with Gilbert @ Ace today, a new Circle D TC on the way. Should be back in action in no time.

sjsingle1

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let us know how it goes

Speedy

In hindsight I think this was the 3-4 shift valve in the valve body. Either stuck, or the wrong spring was put in with the shift kit. Interesting to hear what the shop finds out.