frige

Im getting everything ready for transplanting the 5.3 into a s 98 mustang. I want to have everything I need so the car wont be sitting around half apart forever. I have a 4l60 out of a pickup and a local guy told me 700 for a rebuild. It is supposed to be fine but I like not having to worry about it.
I told him about the stage 2 sloppy cam and a b&m holeshot convertor and he says now I need a bunch more stuff. I was hoping stock would be fine since the only upgrade is the cam. What do yall think? Do I need a shift kit, new servo, better clutches, etc?

Finkledbody

this is a question no one can answer with 100% confidence. Far too many variables including luck of the draw.
I can imagine a $700 rebuild won’t include many new parts. Likely will be a minimalists rebuild. But luck of the draw could mean no problems at all or it could blow up the moment you pull out of the driveway.

Be sure it comes with a written warranty if u do get it rebuilt.

frige

So I guess the big question is are most people building a expensive transmission for their basically stock 5.3 with a cam or just running the stock one. I really dont want it snapping my neck when it shifts. It already has a 3.73 gear and positrack so should run really well. My Luv truck has a powerglide with a transbrake and a 6k stall. I built it myself, but powerglides are easy.

Finkledbody

My stock 5.3 has a stock 6l80 behind it, Built the way GM intended. Has a Big trans cooler to keep the temps down.

if I were to get one built, I’d spend more than $700 though. I’d expect to spend $2000+

hopefully more people chime in

RB04Av

4L60 aka 700-4R, or 4L60E? Does it have a large round connector on the pass side right above the pan?

Most of the power-transmission parts (clutches, sun shell, gear trains, etc.) are identical or at least very similar, butt the control mechanisms are very different.

the_merv

iTrader: (88)

There's a whole Auto Transmission section this needs to be posted in.

FranksCustomTrans

700 dollars hes not doing much even for a stock build, the 60e is a bit of a finicky creature and needs a number of things addressed generally beyond the frictions and seals
TYPICALLY
STOCK REBUILD|
MASTER KIT WITH FRICTIONS, STEELS, BAND SEALS OR PISTONS . LIKELY ALL OR AT LEAST SOME BUSHINGS.
PWM DEALT WITH IN ONE OF SEVERAL WAYS
BORE PLUGS AND END PLUG LEAKS ADDRESSED
ALWAYS A NEW OR IF NOT TO BAD MACHINED 2-4 DRUM
PUMP ROTOR KIT LIKELY
ALMOST ALWAYS A NEW VALVE BODY PLATE
AT LEAST A NEW STOCK SUNSHELL
NEW SOLENOIDS AND HARNESS HIGHLY SUGGESTED

Right there you have about 600 to 700 in parts alone and that is a pretty much stock build

If he putting anything close to that in it he must be a good buddy cause he is working for free ,

Just my thoughts

bbond105

I'm with Frank, $700 will just barely cover the parts for a stock rebuild and that is if the core is in good shape.

vorteciroc

I am NOT a Professional, but the Two Members above me are.

I agree with them, as unfortunately the budget you currently have is just not quite high enough yet.
You will have to keep growing that budget to roughly double the current value.

$1,400 - $1,500 would get you far closer to a proper Rebuild (Stock Components with some Common Corrections and a General Overhaul).

-Marcello III

Tommy42088

700 for a trans rebuild? Run far away! Coming from someone who's been screwed a few times by **** mechanics even I know better then this. Run buddy

frige

Honestly I have known this guy for many years. Most likely when he opens it up the price will go up. He always finds more stuff needing attention.

frige

Would it be better if I started with a 4l80e? I know its stronger so maybe it would handle the baby hp better.

Tommy42088

I bought a 4l60e from frank and it's been flawless so far but it's not a 700$ transmission but he does have fair prices. When I started looking at 4l80 it just wasn't worth it to me because they were 800-1000 and I wasn't sure what I was buying so either way I was going to have it built so I just choice to buy a 60 from him.

Finkledbody

the 4l60e will hold up just fine. They are a tough transmission that got a bad reputation from people over heating them or running them past 6000rpms. They don’t like that. Keep it cool and below 6000rpms an it will go 500,000 miles.

Or get a 4l80 and go the same 500,000 miles.

bbond105

Get prices on what it would cost to build both. I think you may find that a 4L80 will be more.