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Can you swap from 4L60E to 4L80E transmission?

Can you swap from 4L60E to 4L80E transmission?

Swapping from the 4L60E to the 4L80E is not difficult to do in vehicles that were equipped with both transmissions. Here are the main parts that you are going to need in order to make your own 4L60E to 4L80E swap kit. It’s not the easiest swap to do, and a 4L60E can handle a lot of power on its own. Here’s a good article on the 4L60E vs 4L80E.

Where can I get a crossmember for a GM 4L60E?

Depending on whether or not your vehicle ever came with a 4L80E is going to have a big impact on how expensive a crossmember is going to be for your 4L60E to 4L80E swap. If the vehicle came with the 4L80E you can head over to the nearest parts store, GM dealership, or salvage yard and just pick one up.

What’s the gear ratio on a GM 4L60E?

The 4L60E is a 4-speed (meaning it has 4 gears) transmission, with gear ratios of 3.06; 1.63; 1:1; 0.70 ( overdrive ). Reverse has a gear ratio of 2.29. It weighs 146 lbs before transmission fluid is added and 162 lbs with it. GM claims that the factory transmission fluid should last the entire working life of the product.

When did GM change the transmission on the 700R4?

In 1990, GM altered its designations, and so the 700R4 was renamed “4L60”. The 4L60, along with many transmissions of its generation, was controlled by a hydraulic system. This means that a series of valve pressures made the transmission shift gears. GM made the jump to electronic shifting control with the 4L60E ( E lectronic shifting control).

Swapping from the 4L60E to the 4L80E is not difficult to do in vehicles that were equipped with both transmissions. Here are the main parts that you are going to need in order to make your own 4L60E to 4L80E swap kit. It’s not the easiest swap to do, and a 4L60E can handle a lot of power on its own. Here’s a good article on the 4L60E vs 4L80E.

What kind of transmission does a 1993 Chevy Silverado have?

This is a Chevrolet Silverado 1993-1994 Rebuilt Transmission. Transmission like new with all OEM updates and includes a torque converter and a 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty . No core charge. FREE Shipping . (989)945-0042

Depending on whether or not your vehicle ever came with a 4L80E is going to have a big impact on how expensive a crossmember is going to be for your 4L60E to 4L80E swap. If the vehicle came with the 4L80E you can head over to the nearest parts store, GM dealership, or salvage yard and just pick one up.

Is there a warranty on a Chevy Silverado transmission?

Transmission is remanufactured, like new, with all OEM engineering updates, includes the torque converter and no core charge. 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty . Free Shipping. (989)891-9212

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