Putting here because the trans forum is a bit dead and I need an LT specific trans.

My ERE 383 finally devoured the stock 4l60e and it has started to shudder at take-off. I'd like to either get a 94-95 specific trans for the wagon, or have mine rebuilt. Since the car no longer has to pass smog, I am getting some LE2 heads and matched cam, so the HP will go up, and the 3.73's are also going in. (Also has a Yank 3k stall). Does anyone have a line on a good builder or retailer that can build reliable 4l60's?

Thanks

 

Perhaps do some research on RPM? I have a built T56 from them that is the bee’s knees.

 

Dan

IIRC there was a guy named Shane guys over on the Impala SS forum did good builds. IDK if that location though is near Atlanta

IMHO I would find a local shop you can find with good referrals so you don't deal with shipping costs...and long distance WTF should there be a problem later

I have used 2 different shops here in CA for my automatic cars....neither was the cheapest but both did excellent work and not a drop of leak or issues with either. Beyond the skill set of whoever does the job, "Quality" parts are critical.

If your tranny shiat the bed and you intend on using the current TC, you will need to get it rebuilt or minimally flushed. Most shops don't include a warranty when using a "used" TC

 

So you’re all about getting heads done by someone out of state, all about getting a block built by Golen, yet have an issue with a reputable out-of-state trans shop? Mkay. Shipping would be $190 for the op which includes shipping the core back.

 

Another vote for RPM. Call and speak to Jeremy

 

Another option is Cahall Performance Transmissions located in Newark, Delaware. Frank, the owner, built my 4l60e over a decade ago and it has never skipped a beat despite being abused like no other. He also built my buddies 4l60e about 10 years ago and no issues with that one either. He’s been building 4l60es since ‘93, races or use to race an LT1 and I believe one of his 4l60es is in a 1200hp C5. Definitely a good option for you. I believe another option besides RPM would be Performabuilt. I think they are a sponsor here. I’ve not used RPM or Performabuilt but have heard good things about both so there’s 3 solid options.

 

My pops has a Performabuilt in his '95 that seems to be a great transmission.

 

Give us a call on the trans, I myself own a 95 impala ss so we do know exactly what you need,

 

MUCH more chance to have a problem than a head or block. MUCH more. I dont really like doing out of state units because its much harder to ship back and for than to just bring it to me if we'd have a problem.

 

I have a CPT Pro-Race in my hearse. Drives nice and tame when you drive normal. Harder you drive it the harder it shifts.

 

That reads like a whole lot of meaningless opinion.

 

think what you like, but a trans has WAY more working parts and things to go wrong vs a cylinder head or a block, homie. AND thats a FACT. Not opinion. One stupid cut o ring or lip seal could cause you headaches. And Its much easier to cut a oring or lip seal and not know it vs mess up a bearing clearance or something. Everything you do to a engine is evident. When you seat that piston, you cant see if you nicked the oring. But hey, think whatever you want.

edit. after reading your posts in this thread, I realized i wasted my time even replying to you. Dont feed the troll kind of thing. I see your one of those people.

 

Do you have any experience with any of the shops listed in this thread where you can formulate such an opinion? Are you using a built transmission? If so, who built it and would you recommend them?

 

no but because people are human, and humans make mistakes......dude I used to work at a transmission shop. I now rebuild them myself. Do you? Judging by your comments, I’ll go out on a limb and say you pay people to do your ****. And now I work at a very large dealership. And I see mistakes happen. No one is immune to it. So as I originally insinuated, it would be better to have someone local to build it, if possible. Because if there’s a problem, you can be face to face with them, not playing phone tag or email tag and ****. If you want to argue about this, feel free, but you are wasting your time.

 

This is all I read because the rest would be nothing more than your opinion which has no merit on the topic.

 

ok. Troll.


notice how I have twice as many likes than you do with roughly 1/4 of your amount of posts? There’s a reason.

 

Then perhaps you should return to your people who adore you rather than giving out ignorant opinions on this thread?

 

why don’t you suck a Santa Claus. And then when you can rebuild your own transmissions, then you’ll be qualified for even being in this thread captain douche nozzle.

 

If the OP was about wanting info on building his own, you'd have a point, but it would appear the OP wants info on reputable trans shops.
Your people need you.

 

???WTF Mr Simmons....Dan asks a ? and I respond and "you" have a problem with my answer regarding using a local shop vs shipping?

Yeah "my" opinion is I would use a local shop after vetting them vs shipping unless there was none within a hundred miles of me. Dan (OP) lives in Atlanta so I would think there is a good shop near him. If not than no problem you or me or anyone else suggesting a place (which I did only by owners name) where shipping is involved. I mention a guys name who has a good rep on another forum but didn't mention his shop by name as Mr Moderator gets his panties in a wad if anyone mentions "non sponsor" services. Dan likely knew who I was referring to.

FWIW my heads were done "locally", I have purchased valve train stuff from Lloyd. Yes I bought a shortblock from Golen vs having a local shop source a donor block and build it. Chad has, IMHO, more experience with the gen 2 LT1 than any shop I have used here in So Cal. I know how to build SBC and felt fine having it built out of state and completing the assembly of the long block myself. Building transmissions is not in my wheelhouse so I use local vs shipping

In any event don't want to get into any pissing contest with you or anyone else...not sure why you feel you need to pick out on what someone's else's opinion is. You been on this forum awhile and post frequently and can offer some good advice but dude back off...

Fortunately Dan has been around the block with these LT1 cars and can read through any nonsense and form his own opinion based on any responses made to his ?. No need to whine about what others reply to if it isn't the shop "you" prefer...just answer the Op's ? and let others reply with their opinions