playtoy

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I smoked another one today. This makes number three in 8 months. The first two were stock so it was kind of expected, but the third was build by a sponsor here.(no I won't tell you who built it) I know that I am kind of hard on the trans but give me a break. Not one of them has lasted more than about 2000 miles and a couple of track passes. I have never been a fan of auto cars and this is the final straw for me. With that being said, I need a T-56 and everything to make the swap. If you know where I can find this let me know. Perfer it be in the Houston area but will consider paying for shipping if needed.

Thanks
James

EDIT: Just found out they are no longer listed as a sponsor here.

Grimlock

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I am going on my 7th one. So I probably have you beat by a tad.

GunshotZ28

Damn dude, that sucks. I'm guessing your throwing down some badass numbers, huh.

playtoy

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Not really.

GunshotZ28

I went through a 4L60E once before. It had 124,000 miles on it when I bought it. Guess it wasn't that good of an idea down shifting it manually, lol. That's what happens when your 16 yrs. old and throw some races down, haha. Well atleas for me..

2002t/a06

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i have over 55k on my first one with a lot of beating. not sure what ur problem is...

TXZ28LS1

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give gilbert @ ACE racing transmission a call!!

playtoy

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Don't know what my problem is either. I don't manual shift up or down, trans temp never gets hotter than 180*, and all three have smoked 3rd and 4th.

playtoy

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Unless he's got all the parts to swap me over to a T-56, won't do me much good. There is no way I am going back with an auto.

GunshotZ28

I had two A4 f-bodies and now have an M6 f-body. I like having an M6 for when I cruise around town and also when I go out of town because of the nice gas mileage, though sometimes I wish I had an A4 that way I can throw a stall on it and run some good times whenever I take it to the tracks.

playtoy

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Like I said before, I am not a big fan of an auto. The only reason I bought my car with an auto in it is because it was really cheap. I have always liked running through the gears. 3 of my buddies have f-bodys one of them is M6, one A3 and one A4. Both of the autos have had the same problems. The A4 was rebuilt then the motor blew and the other decided to go with a turbo 400. I wanted to swap to a T-56 before I put this trans in but I let someone talk me out of it. If you really want an A4, I'll swap ya.

GunshotZ28

Haha.. You said the transmission was gone or whatever. I just installed my LS7 clutch kit not even 1,000 miles ago.. Oh and my new slave cylinder too.

playtoy

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Ok so its only an A2 now. But 1st and 2nd work great.

GunshotZ28

LMAO. I sure don't wanna drop down 4 gears any time soon. Sorry bro.

WeeWolf

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sounds like you need a good tranny builder i was having the same problem going on the cheap route took mine to a guy here local who has built a few for guys running 9's no problems after a year, before wouldnt last a month

Gilbert@Ace Racing

Ahhhh yes.... the ole' A2 for M6 swap! See it happen all the time when the "built" 4L60E fails. Then it's all about the clutch rotation... single disc, twin disc, organic, ceramic and so on. The hydraulic system failures the synchros failing and getting pissed off about the M6 and then going to a 3 speed automatic.

If I had to guess I would say that your unit lost the 3/4 clutches and it had the Raybestos Z-pack. Go ahead, ask me how I know.

I would like to interject some comments about the swap you are considering. We currently have 2 grenaded T-56's on our benches. We also have a M6 to A3 (TH400) conversion that rolled in this weekend from out of state. There is a smoked Textralia clutch, a smoked Ram clutch at my shop... right now. I spoke to a client about his hydraulics going wacky at very high rpm's yesterday. We have replaced every clutch you can think of in countless combinations. I have seen "Built" units last a sum total of 4 dyno pulls and 2 track passes... personally stood there and watched a well known vendors "badd ***" unit fail miserably.

My point is, there is going to be a hassle and it can expensive regardless of whichever powertrain you choose to run.

Sorry to see you having the problems you are. You stated that the unit in the car is from a Sponsor here.... would it not still be under warranty if it failed inside 2,000 miles? If so, ask for a warranty repair.

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TXZ28LS1

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just get your car over to gilbert A.S.A.P!!..LOL.

quickblade

I like my 4l60E tranny... Its not the best but for what it is, its a pretty good tranny.
I been trying to kill mine so I can put a TH350 or 400...
It wont go so far..

SuIcIdAlPoNtIaC

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I would just keep it an A2 and throw some 1.76 gears in the *** and put a 5500 stall on that bad boy and call it a day. Powerglide wont have nothing on you

bmxer8699

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^

but srsly, take it to gilbert..