How much does a 4L60E transmission weigh?

The 4L60E Transmission has went through many changes/improvements over the years since it first came out in 1982. From bells to valve bodies, added solenoids, changes in pump and convertors. The 4L60E transmission weighs 146 pounds dry, and 162 wet.

Which is GM rear wheel drive transmission is the best?

It has been considered to be the best rendition of the finest overdrive automatic transmission ever produced. The 4L60-E is found in nearly every GM rear-wheel-drive application, including the C/K Truck, Sonoma, Jimmy, Tahoe, Yukon, Astro, Safari, Suburban, Bravada, Firebird, Camaro and Corvette

When did Insta Trac come out for Chevy S10?

Other options that became available in ’83 included “Insta-Trac” four wheel drive and an extended cab. Further improvements were introduced in 1984 and 1985, which included a heavy-duty off road suspension system and a hydraulic clutch.

Why is my Trans bad on my 4L60E?

Trans seems noisy when moving in 1st and Reverse, noise goes away instantly if you shift to N or the transmission goes into 3rd gear: Reaction planetary is worn out due to high miles or insufficient lubrication. Not a critical failure, but not a good sign either.

When did the GM 4L60 E transmission come out?

The 4L60-E is the “E”lectronically shift controlled version of the 4L60. The Late 4L60-E was released in 1997 in and fully phased into wide use through GM by 1998 in both RWD car platforms (including the C6 Corvette) and trucks in both 2wd and 4wd configurations.

Are there any free schematics for Chevrolet cars?

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Is there low end power on a C / K 1500?

No low end power untill I hit about 35mph then my engine seemed to wake up and scoot. 1998 C1500 5.0 A friend had the same problem and recommended changing the fuel injectors or spider as they call in on Chevy engines. I did, and the change was amazing. Try that, it’s not cheap but def worth it. Make sure you upgrade to an MFI unit.

How much fluid does a GM 4L60E need?

The 4L60E transmission weighs 146 pounds dry, and 162 wet. It requires 8.4 quarts (9.64″ torque converter) or 11.4 quarts (11.81″ torque converter) of transmission fluid, Below is a list of common transmission problems with the GM 4L60E Transmission and possible solutions to repair.

What causes a WoT Shudder on a 4L60E?

3. 1-2 Shift shudder at WOT (Wide Open Throttle); delayed or abnormal 1-2 shift; There’s a problem ONLY on the 1-2 shift: 1-2 accumulator piston cracked or stuck cocked in the bore. Check the yellow spring inside the accum housing for breakage.

Why does my 4L60E have no reverse?

Slow, slipping or no reverse: “lo-reverse” clutches are worn out, fluid leak in the reverse apply circuit, or broken sunshell.

What kind of transmission does a Chevy S10 have?

The Chevy S10 transmission features gear synchronizers, which match the speeds of different gears between shifts, allowing for a smooth operation of the transmission. Worn synchronizers may lead to harsh shifts or gear grinding.

What kind of transmission does a Chevy performance use?

Chevrolet Performance offers an LS kit that uses an aluminum spacer to move the transmission back 0.400 inch to accommodate the Gen I small-block’s deeper crankshaft flange. This also creates space to accommodate the deeper (thicker) LS-style 300mm torque converter.

When to replace shift solenoids in GM 4L60-E?

TIP 4: If your transmission is slipping, replacing the shift solenoids, even if they’re fried will not solve the slipping issue. The 4L60-E transmissions uses several solenoids and sensors to control/activate its 4 gears.

Which is the best transmission for a LS engine?

One of the most common transmissions for an LS swap is the 4L60E, and for a few reasons. It’s a proven strong and dependable transmission and it’s also what came as the original automatic transmission backing up a good majority of LS engines out there.