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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 11:09 AM
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I'm building a 4L60e for autocross using a lot of Sonnox Parts. I had to draw the line on costs when it came to the Tail Shaft. I understand that GM has a stronger Tail Shaft in the newer 4L70e's . I see Summit sells a AC- Delco generic one but there is no description other than it fits the 4L line on transmissions. So does anybody have a GM part Number ? I'm looking for a 2WD one. I would think the performance cars would use it, Maybe every 4L70e has them ? There is probably a physical difference in the Tail Shafts. How do You tell the difference by looking at them ? Just to be clear, I'm looking for the Tail Shaft, not the Tail Housing.
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Originally Posted by x-Flags
I'm building a 4L60e for autocross using a lot of Sonnox Parts. I had to draw the line on costs when it came to the Tail Shaft. I understand that GM has a stronger Tail Shaft in the newer 4L70e's . I see Summit sells a AC- Delco generic one but there is no description other than it fits the 4L line on transmissions. So does anybody have a GM part Number ? I'm looking for a 2WD one. I would think the performance cars would use it, Maybe every 4L70e has them ? There is probably a physical difference in the Tail Shafts. How do You tell the difference by looking at them ? Just to be clear, I'm looking for the Tail Shaft, not the Tail Housing.
What I think you are looking for is the two wheel drive output-shaft that was used in some 4L65E Transmissions for high-performance model vehicles.
There is not a better shaft that came from any of the 4L70E units.

GM does not offer any new input or output Shafts... Only reman./ recond. shafts.

So I recommend that you purchased a Cryo-Treated 4L60E shaft instead from Pro-Built Automatics...
It would be stronger and less expensive.

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Old May 1, 2021 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by x-Flags
I'm building a 4L60e for autocross using a lot of Sonnox Parts. I had to draw the line on costs when it came to the Tail Shaft. I understand that GM has a stronger Tail Shaft in the newer 4L70e's . I see Summit sells a AC- Delco generic one but there is no description other than it fits the 4L line on transmissions. So does anybody have a GM part Number ? I'm looking for a 2WD one. I would think the performance cars would use it, Maybe every 4L70e has them ? There is probably a physical difference in the Tail Shafts. How do You tell the difference by looking at them ? Just to be clear, I'm looking for the Tail Shaft, not the Tail Housing.
How much HP are you putting to the wheels?
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Old May 2, 2021 | 11:53 PM
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Probably no more than 400. Gen 1 SBC naturally asperated 358 ci . I'm just going to use the Tailshaft I have. Thank You for the replys.
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I am right at 450 rwhp and have been running the stock 4L60E output shaft for years with 305 Nitto 555Rs tires with no issues.
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