blew my 4L60E..
There are plenty of sponsors here with some excellent packages.
Personally I got tired of shredding the 4L60E's that I had and decided to go with a Built T56..less maintenance and more fun for me.
Personally I got tired of shredding the 4L60E's that I had and decided to go with a Built T56..less maintenance and more fun for me.
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Yup, been there done that 3x... Had a local shop do the performance build on all 3 only because most of the work was covered under warranty. Buuut obviously that didnt work out that great for me. So now I have no more warranty the next time it goes I'm going with a performabuilt level 2 or 3. The rep on here seemed the most knowledgable and helpfull. . .
Yup, been there done that 3x... Had a local shop do the performance build on all 3 only because most of the work was covered under warranty. Buuut obviously that didnt work out that great for me. So now I have no more warranty the next time it goes I'm going with a performabuilt level 2 or 3. The rep on here seemed the most knowledgable and helpfull. . .
I figure a built T56 from Six Speeds Inc will be less maintenance and hold up better.
I'm going to have the 4L65E that I have been using re-built and put it in my Truck when the time comes..atleast put some of the money I have in it to use..
Performabuilt makes some nice built transmissions and there customer service is top notch. I have called and talk to Frank on Saturday afternoons now that's customer service for you.
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Can't go wrong with any of the great sponsors on here, Performabuilt, FLT, or ACE. The thing is they will need to know what you are running for power, what your intended usage is, and what type of punishment it may experience to direct you to the transmission you will need. It may end up that you need something more radical, or even less radical, than you originally intended based on these variables and I am sure the sponsors want to make sure they hit your goals and keep you happy in the process.
Good luck in the hunt for a transmission, that was one of the most expensive and critical decisions in our hunt for more power/speed/reliability as well!
Good luck in the hunt for a transmission, that was one of the most expensive and critical decisions in our hunt for more power/speed/reliability as well!
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i have seen the pics of FLTs facility and it looks awesome. Ace is driving distance from me so they have a chance to get my business too. all the trans venders here seem to know their ****(ace flt performabuilt)
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Uh oh, making me worry about my newly redone 4L60E. I had a local GM tranny guru go thru it with corvette goodies and aftermarket parts as well. He thought it would be fine up to 450+ and would shift "very firm". I wanted to use it in a swap for my 89 IROC LSX conversion.
Maybe a bad idea? Or are you talking more serious power?
Maybe I should sell it before destroying it?
...Jim
Maybe a bad idea? Or are you talking more serious power?
Maybe I should sell it before destroying it?
...Jim
Uh oh, making me worry about my newly redone 4L60E. I had a local GM tranny guru go thru it with corvette goodies and aftermarket parts as well. He thought it would be fine up to 450+ and would shift "very firm". I wanted to use it in a swap for my 89 IROC LSX conversion.
Maybe a bad idea? Or are you talking more serious power?
Maybe I should sell it before destroying it?
...Jim
Maybe a bad idea? Or are you talking more serious power?
Maybe I should sell it before destroying it?
...Jim
Rebuilding with the better servos and parts is definately a start, but in my experience transmissions are a touchy, and often, a "luck of the draw" sort of endevour. Our stock 4L60E with a converter lived behind a near full weight SS running a 10.42 @ 130 and never missed a beat. Heck we only pulled it to donate it to another racer who is using it to run 10.3's and is still alive and well. Although this is the exception and definately not the rule...
I am sure that you will be fine if you are running around what your transmission tech told you would be good for the life of the transmission. I expect that the 4L6X transmissions will require more TLC and more frequent refreshening than say a TH350, TH400, or 4L80E; especially with high torque applications.
YMMV
well the guy that owned the car before me beat the **** out of it. everyone that rode in my car said "man, your tranny sounds like its taking a dump"
just this last wednesday, i put on longtubes, ory, to magnaflow, 373's, brand new posi, i already had the slp intake package, and my car made 312 horse and 314 torque in 98 degree heat.
my dad yesterday took the car out to get lunch and did a huge burnout. and after that it started making a extremely loud humming noise. it sounds like an eaton supercharger on a cobra.
help me lol
just this last wednesday, i put on longtubes, ory, to magnaflow, 373's, brand new posi, i already had the slp intake package, and my car made 312 horse and 314 torque in 98 degree heat.
my dad yesterday took the car out to get lunch and did a huge burnout. and after that it started making a extremely loud humming noise. it sounds like an eaton supercharger on a cobra.
help me lol
well the guy that owned the car before me beat the **** out of it. everyone that rode in my car said "man, your tranny sounds like its taking a dump"
just this last wednesday, i put on longtubes, ory, to magnaflow, 373's, brand new posi, i already had the slp intake package, and my car made 312 horse and 314 torque in 98 degree heat.
my dad yesterday took the car out to get lunch and did a huge burnout. and after that it started making a extremely loud humming noise. it sounds like an eaton supercharger on a cobra.
help me lol
just this last wednesday, i put on longtubes, ory, to magnaflow, 373's, brand new posi, i already had the slp intake package, and my car made 312 horse and 314 torque in 98 degree heat.
my dad yesterday took the car out to get lunch and did a huge burnout. and after that it started making a extremely loud humming noise. it sounds like an eaton supercharger on a cobra.
help me lol
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We offer several different build levels. However, we prefer to build the unit specific to the combination after discussing the vehicles mods, intended use and future mods with the client.
Feel free to give me a call to discuss any builds you may have in mind!
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Feel free to give me a call to discuss any builds you may have in mind!
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Since were both from around the same locationg, I'll advise you don't get anything local. I haven't heard of anyone from around the area building 60e's that hold up, Im sure your probally planning on getting some mods right?
Get a transmission from one of the vendors on here, I seriously think that all the vendors here put thier soul and hard effort into building great piece's for all the guys here. Why settle for anything less. If I had the money I'd be rocking one of these vendors transmission in my car, and proudly be sporting their shop decal knowing I have a 60e that will finally hold up.
Get a transmission from one of the vendors on here, I seriously think that all the vendors here put thier soul and hard effort into building great piece's for all the guys here. Why settle for anything less. If I had the money I'd be rocking one of these vendors transmission in my car, and proudly be sporting their shop decal knowing I have a 60e that will finally hold up.
The 4L60E isn't a bad transmission per se, it is just a medium duty transmission that often gets pushed beyond its intended original limitations. They can be built to handle more power, but in the end they are limited to the fact of their original design... With that in mind we are running a built 4L65E that will soon find life behind a 454 stroker.
Rebuilding with the better servos and parts is definately a start, but in my experience transmissions are a touchy, and often, a "luck of the draw" sort of endevour. Our stock 4L60E with a converter lived behind a near full weight SS running a 10.42 @ 130 and never missed a beat. Heck we only pulled it to donate it to another racer who is using it to run 10.3's and is still alive and well. Although this is the exception and definately not the rule...
I am sure that you will be fine if you are running around what your transmission tech told you would be good for the life of the transmission. I expect that the 4L6X transmissions will require more TLC and more frequent refreshening than say a TH350, TH400, or 4L80E; especially with high torque applications.
YMMV
Rebuilding with the better servos and parts is definately a start, but in my experience transmissions are a touchy, and often, a "luck of the draw" sort of endevour. Our stock 4L60E with a converter lived behind a near full weight SS running a 10.42 @ 130 and never missed a beat. Heck we only pulled it to donate it to another racer who is using it to run 10.3's and is still alive and well. Although this is the exception and definately not the rule...
I am sure that you will be fine if you are running around what your transmission tech told you would be good for the life of the transmission. I expect that the 4L6X transmissions will require more TLC and more frequent refreshening than say a TH350, TH400, or 4L80E; especially with high torque applications.
YMMV
Thanks.
Actually there are a couple companies that offer a conversion but it certainly not cheap
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