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4L60E Budget build advise anyone
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4L60E Budget build advise anyone Lets be honest guys not everyone here has a thousand dollars to drop into a transmission for the most part I'm sure a lot a members read these forums to learn how a do there own work and some to get advise of course. I truly am going threw some bad times at the moment so I need some advise here. I currently blew my Trans in my 99 Tahoe now it is a 4L60E with removable bell housing and what I blew is most likely reverse planatery which I believe also works together with first gear or what not. I already order manuals on how a rebuild it myself, I live in Miami FL over here these Trans shops are nothing but scam artists. I can't start to tell u the horror stories I've heard and witness. Well I'd like some advise from the pros here if they don't mind I do plan in the future to upgrad my motor a bit maybe 500hp MAX this is a daily driver and frankly I live this body style it's a keeper guys. So I'd like to be pointed the the right direction in what internal parts I need so I don't have to rebuild this Trans later. For now ill need a stock converter as I haven't done anything to the 5.7 as of now. Once I get my want list together an get ready a build the engine all ill need is a convert a match up cam, I take, an gears of course. For now I want a tough Trans that can take some abuse I don't drive like a angle lets just leave it at that hehe.
So what clutch packs?
Servos?
Rebuilt kits? Etc these are the general parts I'd like some of you pros out there a help me out with.
Thx in advance Nester
So what clutch packs?
Servos?
Rebuilt kits? Etc these are the general parts I'd like some of you pros out there a help me out with.
Thx in advance Nester
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Please see this thread where I answer the same questions in Post #2:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...questions.html
Here are my words of wisdom, repeating a post in this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...ild-4l60e.html
If you are doing this to save money, STOP! Between the cost of the special tools and my estimate that less than half of 1st time builders get a working trans, this is not a good plan.
However, if your goal is to learn about transmissions and will enjoy the process, then go for it. Here are some threads to help you get started:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...p-rebuild.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...-get-them.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...60e-parts.html
As mentioned in one of those threads, while the ATSG manual is useful, this has detailed procedures and color pictures:
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Here is a very long thread of someone who was able to rebuild their trans, but was willing to buy all the tools and parts I suggested:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...n-rebuild.html
The special tools basically are only available on Ebay; you will never see such specialized tools on CL. The various clutch spring compressors are absolutely essential. Experienced people can install and resize the critical teflon rings without the super-expensive tools, but I wouldn't recommend a newbie try it.
A trans has many different parts; assembly is unforgiving and not always obvious.
Seals, sprags and other parts can easily be assembled upside down and result in total failure. Same if you miss one o-ring.
However, if you are looking for an adventure and want to learn a lot, go for it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...questions.html
Here are my words of wisdom, repeating a post in this thread:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...ild-4l60e.html
If you are doing this to save money, STOP! Between the cost of the special tools and my estimate that less than half of 1st time builders get a working trans, this is not a good plan.
However, if your goal is to learn about transmissions and will enjoy the process, then go for it. Here are some threads to help you get started:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...p-rebuild.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...-get-them.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...60e-parts.html
As mentioned in one of those threads, while the ATSG manual is useful, this has detailed procedures and color pictures:
---------------
Here is a very long thread of someone who was able to rebuild their trans, but was willing to buy all the tools and parts I suggested:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...n-rebuild.html
The special tools basically are only available on Ebay; you will never see such specialized tools on CL. The various clutch spring compressors are absolutely essential. Experienced people can install and resize the critical teflon rings without the super-expensive tools, but I wouldn't recommend a newbie try it.
A trans has many different parts; assembly is unforgiving and not always obvious.
Seals, sprags and other parts can easily be assembled upside down and result in total failure. Same if you miss one o-ring.
However, if you are looking for an adventure and want to learn a lot, go for it.
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I almost forgot I do have a 04 GTO rear complete if someone's down my way in Miami ands whiling a trade or help out I'd be glad to give it up. Reata great car had 79k miles its from a old project long story short "divorce" ill bbl later guys gotta run a work
