4T60-E vs 4T65-E
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Ok, I have searched and searched this forum, and I am unable to find a definite answer on this. I have the 4T60-E, will the 4T65-E work in my car?
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
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No it will not work unless you change wiring harnesses and pcms and more than it'* worth.
No it will not work unless you change wiring harnesses and pcms and more than it'* worth.
Better yet... you may need the exact year.. hang in til some of the experts give you the low down.
They changed connectors and things over the years.. it'* pretty crazy and you are probably limited to 94/95 for replacements.
They changed connectors and things over the years.. it'* pretty crazy and you are probably limited to 94/95 for replacements.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Better yet... you may need the exact year.. hang in til some of the experts give you the low down.
They changed connectors and things over the years.. it'* pretty crazy and you are probably limited to 94/95 for replacements.
They changed connectors and things over the years.. it'* pretty crazy and you are probably limited to 94/95 for replacements.
So, what years am I limited to?
1995 is for sure, 1994 MIGHT work for you. If you get a 95 FROM A BONNEVILLE, you'll be fine. Buick LeSabre'* and other similar cars had different gear ratios. Make sure you are 3.06 before you go, and make sure the donor car had a 3.06.
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Originally Posted by willwren
1995 is for sure, 1994 MIGHT work for you. If you get a 95 FROM A BONNEVILLE, you'll be fine. Buick LeSabre'* and other similar cars had different gear ratios. Make sure you are 3.06 before you go, and make sure the donor car had a 3.06.
On the subject of 3.06, what if its NOT a 3.06? Won't work?
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Is it possible to look on the transmission to determine what exactly it is? Or, do I have to go by the RPO list?
I think the trans has a tag somewhere on them that correctly ID'* them.
YOu want to ensure a 3.06 because otherwise your trans will not shift properly and at the right times.
YOu want to ensure a 3.06 because otherwise your trans will not shift properly and at the right times.




