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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Will a 4L60E from a 98 camaro work in a 98 vette ?
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did a search and looks like it will work
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As far as I know NO it will not. The C5 trans is rear mounted and connects to the torque tube and rearend.

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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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As far as I know NO it will not. The C5 trans is rear mounted and connects to the torque tube and rearend.

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I wondered along those lines as well. do ya' suppose there's some sorta plate/mount/adapter on the Camaro/TransAm that fits the rear of the LS1 to the 4L60E tranny ???
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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I know this trans has a bolt on bell housing and looks like it will work. I dont know still.
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also looks as if the tail housing were unbolted they look very simular.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by GOGO-C
also looks as if the tail housing were unbolted they look very simular.
Another thing to consider is the lengths of the input / output shafts.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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Without going into great details,it will NOT work. The differences are case,input shaft,pump stator support,shifter shaft lever,pan,etc.....
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Thats a wrap! If Rodney says it wont work,,,,take that to the BANK! FORGETABOUTIT! Its done,,,stick a fork in it!

He's the FORUM TRANSMISSION GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

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Originally Posted by rodney@rpmtransmissions
Without going into great details,it will NOT work. The differences are case,input shaft,pump stator support,shifter shaft lever,pan,etc.....
why do they call it the same model number then ?

or is the C5 tranny a different part number than the Camaro/TransAm ?
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
why do they call it the same model number then ?

or is the C5 tranny a different part number than the Camaro/TransAm ?
The internal workings are basicly the same, but as Rodney points out...that is the end of it.
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Originally Posted by TLewis4095
The internal workings are basicly the same, but as Rodney points out...that is the end of it.
I wasn't disagreeing; just curious as to why the part numbers are the same. I doubt that they are... how would GM differentiate between the two if the part numbers were the same ?

I'm thinking the "4L60E" is not the actual part number... just a series.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
As far as I know NO it will not. The C5 trans is rear mounted and connects to the torque tube and rearend.

BC
This is correct and what it does is enables the Vette front to rear weight ration be in better proportion.

Equaling the superior handling we get from our Vettes!

GM had this is mind when building the C5 Vettes so that it be a superior product over it earlier years

Thanks,Matt
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Originally Posted by madmatt9471
This is correct and what it does is enables the Vette front to rear weight ration be in better proportion.

Equaling the superior handling we get from our Vettes!

GM had this is mind when building the C5 Vettes so that it be a superior product over it earlier years

Thanks,Matt
and adds rigidity to the frame (via the torque tube).
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
I wasn't disagreeing; just curious as to why the part numbers are the same. I doubt that they are... how would GM differentiate between the two if the part numbers were the same ?

I'm thinking the "4L60E" is not the actual part number... just a series.
Correct. 4L60E, 4L80E, are series numbers by the respective manufacturers, NOT GM part numbers.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Thats a wrap! If Rodney says it wont work,,,,take that to the BANK! FORGETABOUTIT! Its done,,,stick a fork in it!

He's the FORUM TRANSMISSION GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sick Z06
Correct. 4L60E, 4L80E, are series numbers by the respective manufacturers, NOT GM part numbers.
I have a 4L60E in my 93 full size blazer.
Its just the model.
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60 = the strength
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Actually, the "L" stands for longitude configuration (RWD). A 4T60E would be for a transverse configuration (FWD).

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Just when I thought I knew it all, I realize I don't know Interesting info
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Originally Posted by Russ K
Actually, the "L" stands for longitude configuration (RWD). A 4T60E would be for a transverse configuration (FWD).

Russ Kemp
I thought it was for lockup...
The 4L60-E derives its designation from its specifications: 4-speeds, Longitudinally positioned, 6000 lbs. GVW, Electronically controlled, although the transmission sees factory service in trucks up to 8600 lbs.
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