cheap 4l60e????
cheap 4l60e???? 
On The Tree
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 120
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From: SW MI
If you've got the time and ambition the cheapest way to build any trans is to do it yourself. The parts (even hi-perf. ones) aren't all that expensive. If you can get a detailed rebuild how-to book and do some research to figure out what parts/tools you need it should be relatively easy.
Usually, about 75% or more of a trans rebuild is labor. For a high performance rebuild/mod, you're also paying for the shop's knowledge of what mods/components work best. With the info in books and the web you should be able to easily build a trans for your power levels.
I'm not a 4L60E expert, but I would guess you could easily buy all the parts you need for <$500.
Usually, about 75% or more of a trans rebuild is labor. For a high performance rebuild/mod, you're also paying for the shop's knowledge of what mods/components work best. With the info in books and the web you should be able to easily build a trans for your power levels.
I'm not a 4L60E expert, but I would guess you could easily buy all the parts you need for <$500.
Teching In
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: Marion, Iowa
I would just leave it as is. That is not much more HP than stock. I had a 355HP/410lbft motor in front of a stock 700R4 (92 camaro) and it held up just fine, and took it drag and road racing. Recently I tore the tranny all down to put in a shift kit and saw that the clutches were still in great shape so I could have gone a long time without a rebuild.
Unless you need a rebuild I would run it till it pukes and then maybe upgrade a little. But my guess is it will last forever if you're not abusing it.
Unless you need a rebuild I would run it till it pukes and then maybe upgrade a little. But my guess is it will last forever if you're not abusing it.
