... I heard the OEM's were better than the aftermarkets, no?

Thanks,
Bill

 

yes, most of the aftermarkets are crap

 

Aftermarkets are crap and made out of cheap metal and are also known for oil startvation at high rpm.

 

Go for the OEM sets. Be better in the long run. I havent heard much of TCI's gears though.......

 

... so the consensus is to shy away from aftermarket?

... anybody got GM part#'s for the 5 pinion front and rear?

I'm getting ready to dive into a "core" 4L60E... and I want to try and beef it up with 65E parts. I have a DVD and ordered a service manual. This will be my first tranny rebuild... if I screw it up its no big deal other than the money I threw at it. The core was free... couldn't have asked for a better deal.

Recommended frictions/steels?

Must have special tools? I have eSI and there are several tools listed... just looking for the "mandatory" tools.

Thanks
Bill

 

Add a Superior Super Servo kit to your parts list..... Very Nice!!

 

The "Z-pack" 3/4 clutch pack is the best

 

i destroyed an aftermarket 5 planetry witin 75 miles with one good 1-2 shift

 

For reference FLT uses GM 5 pinion planets in all their tranny's

I'm sure other builders who know what they are doing use the same.

 

I was going to suggest looking here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=631230

But I see you have already been there.