What kind of transmission does a Chevy 4L60E have?
When it was introduced, the original small-block Chevy engine was still in production, and it was retained for the LS Gen III line of engines. The 4L60E bellhousing can bolt to either engine, although you may need an adapter to get a Gen III transmission to bolt to Gens I and II and vice versa.
What’s the difference between a 4L60E and a 96-99?
These have the classic 6 bolt bellhousing like the other classic transmissions that came before it. This version, as well as the 96-99 4L60E use a 298mm input shaft /torque converter. The major difference between the two-piece case 4L60E versions, is that the bellhousing bolts have slightly different patterns.
Can a 4L60E bellhousing be used on a Gen i engine?
The 4L60E bellhousing can bolt to either engine, although you may need an adapter to get a Gen III transmission to bolt to Gens I and II and vice versa. For the purposes of easy identification, we have broken the 4L60E into 4 distinct eras. These eras are easy to identify from the outside of the transmission.
Where is the GM 4L60E Turbo Hydramatic transmission made?
The 4L60E is the electronically commanded evolution of the Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4, originally produced in 1982. The 4L60E and 4L65E are built at Toledo Transmission in Toledo, Ohio and have also been built at Romulus Transmission in Romulus, Michigan and Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.
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.
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.
These have the classic 6 bolt bellhousing like the other classic transmissions that came before it. This version, as well as the 96-99 4L60E use a 298mm input shaft /torque converter. The major difference between the two-piece case 4L60E versions, is that the bellhousing bolts have slightly different patterns.
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.