2008 5.3 work with this transmission?
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Staging Lane
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2008 5.3 work with this transmission? Hello,
I'm new to the LS world and trying to see if I have a compatible engine/transmission to put in my '55 Chevy.
The engine: 2008 5.3 with 20k miles. Extremely nice motor (it was in a show car, so is detailed nicely)
Trans: 4L60e (I believe its around a 2000 model, but not sure) Anybody tell me exactly what trans I have?
My question: Will these 2 work well together? Any issues?
This is what it looked like:
This is what I bought:
Anybody tell me exactly what trans I have?
I'm new to the LS world and trying to see if I have a compatible engine/transmission to put in my '55 Chevy.
The engine: 2008 5.3 with 20k miles. Extremely nice motor (it was in a show car, so is detailed nicely)
Trans: 4L60e (I believe its around a 2000 model, but not sure) Anybody tell me exactly what trans I have?
My question: Will these 2 work well together? Any issues?
This is what it looked like:
This is what I bought:
Anybody tell me exactly what trans I have?
Last edited by Geoff55; Jun 12, 2011 at 10:55 PM.
It is my understanding that you can identify the later model 4l60e's by the removable bellhousing.
Just judging from those pictures, it is my opinion that the transmission you have will work without issue.
Just judging from those pictures, it is my opinion that the transmission you have will work without issue.
Is there a bolt hole at the top of the bell housing? If so, it is a Gen III / IV transmission. If there isn't a bolt hole at the top the transmission was mated to a Gen I / II engine and will require a spacer between the end of the crank snout and the torque converter. I'm thinking you don't need the spacer by the input shaft but you need to know this.
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Staging Lane
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Is there a bolt hole at the top of the bell housing? If so, it is a Gen III / IV transmission. If there isn't a bolt hole at the top the transmission was mated to a Gen I / II engine and will require a spacer between the end of the crank snout and the torque converter. I'm thinking you don't need the spacer by the input shaft but you need to know this.
Thanks
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