4l60e is toast
Oct 18, 2005 | 09:30 PM
#31
Well, decided to go with the upgraded 60e. They are putting in vette parts, harden sun shell, upgraded clutch pack, etc. The only thing I am not getting is the 5 pinon planetary.
My cost will be ~$500. to upgrade to the 5 pinion planetary they wanted another $700.00
Service guy said the $500 version rebuild would be good to ~500 hp. The $1200 version good to 550-600 hp. I will never hit 500 hp so I think I will be ok. I just hope his numbers are correct.
My cost will be ~$500. to upgrade to the 5 pinion planetary they wanted another $700.00
Service guy said the $500 version rebuild would be good to ~500 hp. The $1200 version good to 550-600 hp. I will never hit 500 hp so I think I will be ok. I just hope his numbers are correct.
Oct 18, 2005 | 10:04 PM
#32
Originally Posted by OCBC
Well, decided to go with the upgraded 60e. They are putting in vette parts, harden sun shell, upgraded clutch pack, etc. The only thing I am not getting is the 5 pinon planetary.
My cost will be ~$500. to upgrade to the 5 pinion planetary they wanted another $700.00
Service guy said the $500 version rebuild would be good to ~500 hp. The $1200 version good to 550-600 hp. I will never hit 500 hp so I think I will be ok. I just hope his numbers are correct.
My cost will be ~$500. to upgrade to the 5 pinion planetary they wanted another $700.00
Service guy said the $500 version rebuild would be good to ~500 hp. The $1200 version good to 550-600 hp. I will never hit 500 hp so I think I will be ok. I just hope his numbers are correct.
Oct 18, 2005 | 10:13 PM
#33
Originally Posted by milan
Tustin Chevrolet. Sweet that is where I bought my truck from. I am not yet supercharged but I would like to be one day 
I took my truck back about a week after I bought it because the tranny started shifting real hard between 1-2 and they just reflashed the PCM with updated codes and it went away then they called me 4 times over the next 2 months just to make sure my truck was still running good. I think they are top notch when it comes to customer service. So Far.
I took my truck back about a week after I bought it because the tranny started shifting real hard between 1-2 and they just reflashed the PCM with updated codes and it went away then they called me 4 times over the next 2 months just to make sure my truck was still running good. I think they are top notch when it comes to customer service. So Far.Tustin is hands down a great dealership to deal with!
Oct 18, 2005 | 10:14 PM
#34
Originally Posted by 1slow01Z71
You need to consider the torque you will be putting out with the radix too. Torque kills the planets more than hp does. When you hammer it off the line torque is what is getting you going and will kil the planets. I would go all the way if I were you but either way tis going to be a hell of alot better than the factory ****.
Oct 19, 2005 | 12:15 AM
#35
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Check Around For A Friendly Dealer, Not All Are Bad. When You Do Replace The Trans Have A Competent Trans Shop Install A Trans Go Shift Kit And Trans Cooler,change The Fluid And Filter Every 15k. Mine Lasted 4 Years Before The 2-4 Band Started To Come Apart. Over 200 Passes On Slicks And 437 Rwhp And My Extended Warranty Stepped Up And Paid For It, No Hassles. Had A Helpful Service Guy At My Dealership.
Oct 19, 2005 | 12:45 AM
#36
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From: Sun Diego
I've never heard of 4-pinion planets breaking, nor have any of the tranny shops I've talked to. Seems to be more of an insurance item that no one ever ends up needing.
There is unanimous agreement, however, that an upgraded sun shell is a must-have.
Sounds like you're getting it done right by a good place, D, very cool.
There is unanimous agreement, however, that an upgraded sun shell is a must-have.
Sounds like you're getting it done right by a good place, D, very cool.
Oct 19, 2005 | 12:55 AM
#37
Originally Posted by Naked AV
I've never heard of 4-pinion planets breaking, nor have any of the tranny shops I've talked to. Seems to be more of an insurance item that no one ever ends up needing.
There is unanimous agreement, however, that an upgraded sun shell is a must-have.
Sounds like you're getting it done right by a good place, D, very cool.
There is unanimous agreement, however, that an upgraded sun shell is a must-have.
Sounds like you're getting it done right by a good place, D, very cool.
Oct 19, 2005 | 09:40 AM
#38
Originally Posted by urr2slo
Check Around For A Friendly Dealer, Not All Are Bad. When You Do Replace The Trans Have A Competent Trans Shop Install A Trans Go Shift Kit And Trans Cooler,change The Fluid And Filter Every 15k. Mine Lasted 4 Years Before The 2-4 Band Started To Come Apart. Over 200 Passes On Slicks And 437 Rwhp And My Extended Warranty Stepped Up And Paid For It, No Hassles. Had A Helpful Service Guy At My Dealership.
Wow, sounds like you had a great experiance! What dealership did you use?
Oct 19, 2005 | 12:08 PM
#39
Originally Posted by urr2slo
Check Around For A Friendly Dealer, Not All Are Bad. When You Do Replace The Trans Have A Competent Trans Shop Install A Trans Go Shift Kit And Trans Cooler,change The Fluid And Filter Every 15k. Mine Lasted 4 Years Before The 2-4 Band Started To Come Apart. Over 200 Passes On Slicks And 437 Rwhp And My Extended Warranty Stepped Up And Paid For It, No Hassles. Had A Helpful Service Guy At My Dealership.
you are in my area, where would a competent tranny shop be located?
My dealership is taking care of me, which I am stocked about. He is putting together the parts list and I will pick and choose from there. We will see how it goes.
Oct 19, 2005 | 04:05 PM
#40
Well the final outcome is a fully built tranny with all the little goodies and the 5 pinion planetary, hardened sun shell. I opted not to go for the hardened shaft. it was a $500.00 option. In cruising through jags website, they mention that they could not find a difference between the hardened and regular. anyways, the the whole thing will be 1000.00 for the parts and about 200 side cash for the guy to build it. So, I am happy at this point.
Thanks all for advice and commentary.
Thanks all for advice and commentary.
