4L60E Question
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4L60E Question
I picked up a 4L60E that I would like to put into my 78 because I was told that it could be set up for manual shifting and not need a computer.
Does anyone know how to set this up? I have seen references to it being done, but not the process. If it is not possible, is anyone interested in a rebuilt 4L60E?
Does anyone know how to set this up? I have seen references to it being done, but not the process. If it is not possible, is anyone interested in a rebuilt 4L60E?
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Originally Posted by Berserker78
I picked up a 4L60E that I would like to put into my 78 because I was told that it could be set up for manual shifting and not need a computer.
Does anyone know how to set this up? I have seen references to it being done, but not the process. If it is not possible, is anyone interested in a rebuilt 4L60E?
Does anyone know how to set this up? I have seen references to it being done, but not the process. If it is not possible, is anyone interested in a rebuilt 4L60E?
Wait to hear from PeteK - he's the resident 4L60E expert.
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Originally Posted by Vis Croceus
I'm pretty sure I've seen "full manual, no computer" versions of 4L60Es offered by rebuilders.
Wait to hear from PeteK - he's the resident 4L60E expert.
Wait to hear from PeteK - he's the resident 4L60E expert.
Actually it's a mechanically simpler trans that it's predecessors.
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Because the 4l60e does not contain alot of the parts that the 4l60 does. I cannot imagine how they could be converted to a non electronic version for a cost effective amount of money. I honestly do not know though. They do sell stand alone computors that can run them in just about any vehicle.
Other than the ability to change shift points precisely at a given mph, I don't think there is an advantage to using them in a non pcm car. The main parts of the trans are identical to the 700/4l60. Slight improvements were made over the years, but most parts and pieces are identical.
Other than the ability to change shift points precisely at a given mph, I don't think there is an advantage to using them in a non pcm car. The main parts of the trans are identical to the 700/4l60. Slight improvements were made over the years, but most parts and pieces are identical.
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Originally Posted by Pete K
Because the 4l60e does not contain alot of the parts that the 4l60 does. I cannot imagine how they could be converted to a non electronic version for a cost effective amount of money. I honestly do not know though. They do sell stand alone computors that can run them in just about any vehicle.
Other than the ability to change shift points precisely at a given mph, I don't think there is an advantage to using them in a non pcm car. The main parts of the trans are identical to the 700/4l60. Slight improvements were made over the years, but most parts and pieces are identical.
Other than the ability to change shift points precisely at a given mph, I don't think there is an advantage to using them in a non pcm car. The main parts of the trans are identical to the 700/4l60. Slight improvements were made over the years, but most parts and pieces are identical.
http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...roduct_Count=2
Performance stick shift kit, TransGo 4L60E-3, Stick Shift: Full manual control Converts back to automatic. Competition, off road and pro-street. Holds 1st, 2nd and 3rd to any RPM; Backshifts to 3rd, 2nd and 1st at any RPM.
For transplant or use with no enectrical: Includes 46-MOD (Vacuum controlled line pressure)
For transplant or use with no enectrical: Includes 46-MOD (Vacuum controlled line pressure)
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From: VA
Originally Posted by Berserker78
I ran across a transgo kit that seems to be what I am looking for based on the description, but I don't know enough about it.
http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...roduct_Count=2
Emphasis mine
http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/me...roduct_Count=2
Emphasis mine
I think that's what you need.
I'd go look around on street rod forums for 4L60E information. That would be the primary market for such a conversion.
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Originally Posted by Berserker78
I picked up a 4L60E that I would like to put into my 78 because I was told that it could be set up for manual shifting and not need a computer.
Does anyone know how to set this up? I have seen references to it being done, but not the process. If it is not possible, is anyone interested in a rebuilt 4L60E?
Does anyone know how to set this up? I have seen references to it being done, but not the process. If it is not possible, is anyone interested in a rebuilt 4L60E?
Again, just an opinion. If you do convert the electronic unit, please do a wrie up. I am interested. ...Pete
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