4t60e?
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4t60e?
i have a 1996 Bonnie SSEi. I've just got a few things done(view signature) but can already feel the tranny getting weak. my car was a blast when i first did the mods but now 9.30'* in the 1/8 are beginning to become boring. any suggestions on the tranny? help! :(
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you have (IMO and others) the Better trans for the Series II.....unless you feel the trans slipping, you dont have a problem...how does your fluid look....dark..smell burnt???
there are alot of mods to go faster
there are alot of mods to go faster
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Diagnosis.. You have a heavy foot and your trans is paying the price
Prediction... Failure eminent
Performance Build...see Willwren mod list in sig
(j/k) it sounds like you are aware it'* taking a beating and you like the power.
Prediction... Failure eminent
Performance Build...see Willwren mod list in sig
(j/k) it sounds like you are aware it'* taking a beating and you like the power.
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i would like to add some hp to the motor, however, i believe i need to build the tranny a little or possibally replace it with something stronger. but i cant find any parts for the 4t60e. does anybody have any suggestions? i would like to ee it run mid upper 8'* in the 1/8th. i know what the motor needs it'* just the tranny that sucks. it lets go at the top of 1st and thetorque converter shudders bad when engaging, espesially when in OD, i wish i would've got a '97 :( HELP!!!
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Originally Posted by boostedbonnie
i would like to add some hp to the motor, however, i believe i need to build the tranny a little or possibally replace it with something stronger. but i cant find any parts for the 4t60e. does anybody have any suggestions? i would like to ee it run mid upper 8'* in the 1/8th. i know what the motor needs it'* just the tranny that sucks. it lets go at the top of 1st and thetorque converter shudders bad when engaging, espesially when in OD, i wish i would've got a '97 :( HELP!!!
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and drive it daily (well, at least every OTHER day).
Do a search of my topics. You'll be able to follow along with my trans build day by day. The 4T60 in some respects is actually a more reliable trans to start with. Failure rates with the 4T65 (in stock for stock comparisons) are 3 times the rate of the 4T60.
The most common failures in the 60 are the diff pinion shaft or it'* retaining pin, and the 2nd gear clutches, however, this is with the lower (rpm) torque curve of the Series 1 L67, and without the 96'* PCM torque managment. So it'* a game of guessing to see what your long-term failures would be.
Beef it all up. HD TC, custom Diff (beefed up) and a full-blown shift kit, with any and all options. You'll do fine with that setup.
My 93 is putting down more torque now (probably) than your 96, and it'* doing it at a lower (more dangerous) rpm, with much less torque management in the PCM. The trans is handling it (at least for the last 5 months) with flying colors. I'm very impressed with the build.
Do a search of my topics. You'll be able to follow along with my trans build day by day. The 4T60 in some respects is actually a more reliable trans to start with. Failure rates with the 4T65 (in stock for stock comparisons) are 3 times the rate of the 4T60.
The most common failures in the 60 are the diff pinion shaft or it'* retaining pin, and the 2nd gear clutches, however, this is with the lower (rpm) torque curve of the Series 1 L67, and without the 96'* PCM torque managment. So it'* a game of guessing to see what your long-term failures would be.
Beef it all up. HD TC, custom Diff (beefed up) and a full-blown shift kit, with any and all options. You'll do fine with that setup.
My 93 is putting down more torque now (probably) than your 96, and it'* doing it at a lower (more dangerous) rpm, with much less torque management in the PCM. The trans is handling it (at least for the last 5 months) with flying colors. I'm very impressed with the build.