Can you run a 4L60E without a computer?
Externally, all it needs is a 12-volt source and an engine-vacuum reference. However, if your trans is, in fact, a 4L60E, running it off a computer is mandatory. Never mind TCC lockup; without a computer, the trans won’t shift at all.
How can I improve my 4L60E?
4L60E Mods for Performance Enthusiasts
- Lay out the important parts on an assembly bench.
- Rebuild with an improved, thicker sun shell.
- Use five-pinion front/rear planetary.
- Use a larger clutch with an input drum reinforcement sleeve.
- Stamped Steel forward clutch apply pistons.
Are shift kits hard on transmissions?
Why do they make the transmission shift harder? Shift kits simply eliminate many of the restrictive oil flow problems in the transmission’s valve body. The results are firmer shifts and reduced slippage and shift overlap.
Will a 4L60E work with a 454?
If the 4L60E is custom built with all the good HD aftermarket parts Yes. I had a 1990 SS454 that i had a 4L60 built for and it served me well. Dont try it with a stock trans it will implode quickly.
What engines bolt up to 4L60E?
The front face 4L60-E is natively compatible with either the Chevrolet 90 degree “Small Block” & “Big Block” patterned engines (image, left), including the V6, V8 & I6.
Can you convert a 4L60E to a manual?
Yes, Transgo makes a kit to convert it to manual.
What transmission bolts to a 454?
A stock 400 trans will hold up fine in a 454 powered pickup, while a 700 will have to be modified, and set up correctly, and still might go out at any time.
When did GM TransGo 4L60E shift kit come out?
The TransGo 4L60E SHIFT KIT® Valve Body Repair Kit fits 1993 to 2015 General Motors vehicles equipped with the 4L60E, 4L65E and 4L70E automatic transmission.
What is the TCC code for TransGo 4L60E?
Common complaints on this transmission are TCC slip or shudder, code P1870 or P0894, harsh 1-2 shift, double bump shifts, 2-3 flare up, burnt 3-4 clutch plates as well as inconsistent pressure boost problems. The torque converter clutch regulator valve bore is very prone to wear causing the TCC slip complaints and related code.
What kind of transmission does a 1993 GM 4L60E have?
This 4L60E-HD2 Reprogramming Kit fits 1993 to 2015 General Motors vehicles equipped with the 4L60E, 4L65E and 4L70E automatic transmission. Common complaints on this transmission are TCC slip or shudder, code P1870 or P0894, harsh 1-2 shift, double bump shifts, 2-3 flare up, burnt 3-4 clutch plates as well as inconsistent pressure boost problems.
What are the components of a TransGo shift kit?
The kit includes valve body, servo, pump and accumulator components and modifications designed to deliver increased durability while providing short smooth shifts as well as a more efficient TCC apply. It includes components as well as modifications that recalibrates the entire accumulation system.
