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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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Ok folks, just in case I do have a tranny ehading south i'd like to do some research now and start planning.

How ahrd is it to remove the 4L60E from a 99 T/A. we got a lift and air tools and all that good stuff. On average, how long should it take to remove and anything to watch for?


Next up, weak points of the 4L60E..

What should I replace and upgrade to make it fairly tough? It doesnt have to take no 8 second passes down the 1320 but I would like it to be able to take some abuse.


Im not intrested in a total tranny swap like to a TH-300 or whatever so don't chime in with that. I'd love to put a stall in but im not read yto drop that much $$ that I dont have and kill my gas mileage just yet.


**Thanks for your help guys!
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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I can have one out in 10-15 mins.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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5-8 hours,
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10-15 min?! wow...thats really quick...takes me bout 45 usually. Probably a rebuild from a sponsor would be the best because it comes with a warranty.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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With the tools you have it should not take to long a couple hours if you inexperinced , Just look at everything carefully ,
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by WE TODD DID
I can have one out in 10-15 mins.
i'd say once you got it on a lift, its 30 minutes to get it out,

depending on converter etc, it is 2-3 hour round trip tops, and im an amature
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so 2 hours average it seems like to remove it. i was looknig at the FLT stage 4 tranny, If I dont rebuild it myself its gonna have to be under 2k. anyone know much about the FLT stage 4 one?
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FLT seems to make a good unit from what I have gathered, Dont know much about there pricing structure though
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Question for performabuilt. how much abuse can your stage 1 4L60E comapred to the 2nd one? I know the first is rated at 500rwhp and I only plan on making like 450 MAX if ever.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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They are both good units , And Im sure either would hold up , Personally though since you plan on getting close to the rated power of the level 1 and If you plan On doing any substaintial playing I would go with the level 2 its a lot more trans for the buck .
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awesome. I'll def consider yours then if this tranny of mine does take a trip to the deep south.
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ok so 1 quick final queestion for performabuilt...

what all is needed to take out the A4 in a 99 t/a. i got decent skills i help gramps rebuild total loss cars so im sure i can take this thing out. and do you ship for free or offer discounts to tech members?

** woops there it is in your sign 50$ off and free shipping I like that!
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We do ship free it included in the prince ,and yes you get 50 off as and ls1 tech member , As for removing it just look carefully that you have all th botls out particularly the beel housing theres 1 dead center top thats hard to get to .
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