does it matter if a 4l60e comes from a 4cyl 6cyl or 8cyl engine? outher than the bellhousing what is the differance? can someone please help .

 

4 cylinder and 6 have a different input shaft from

 

does that mean that if you change the bellhousing will it work ona v8 ?

 

yes it will not work you would have to change the input drum also

 

why can,t you just use the stock 6cyl converter and change the bellhousing.

 

worng converter pilot and bolt pattern

 

so what all would need tobe done? and what sort of cost should be involved?i have a lo mileage 4l60e from a 6cyl i would like to use if possiblei want to run it with a 2001 5.3 in a streetrod project canthis be done

 

Well in that case you would need to change the input drum to the ls1 type and possibly make some updates in the clutch pack,You would need to change the pump or pump stator , as far as cost parts and labor provided you can find someone willing to do it 400 to 700 dollars would be my best estimate, Unless you can find and ls1 core to rob the parts off of and do it your self. Plus you will need and ls1 type converter add couple hundred for a stocker reman
Honestly though I think in the long run and im not saying this just to try and sell a unit you would cone out better just to buy a lower level built unit and sell the 6cyl unit to offset the cost , You would come out with a much better setup with only a minimal additional investment

 

so what would happen if i were to re drill the flex plate and get it mated up behind a 2002 5.3 the car its goeing weighs 3200. could it live?

 

you still have to consider the converter/crank pilot thats what actually keeps everything in the center,I mean Im sure with enough effort and some expense it can be done any swap is possible and though in stock form the 6cyl trans is weaker it would live for a bit.Im just trying to figure out why so much effort to make that swap?

 

i hava a 6000. mile tranny alredy from a 2002 6cly!

 

ok well I think I suggested this before but I would sell it get a unit for the v8 , Or get the pump and inout dru from a v8 and have it installed , I really think those would be your best options

 

6000 mile unit from a 6cyl? So. Stock v8 trannies sometimes don't hold up... Take performabuilt's advice, and get one made for the car. You can pickup a low milage used 4l60e on here for like 4-500$