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Old May 22, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by XLR8NSS
Hmmm.....good info. Seems GM realizes the need for a stronger trans than the 60E in the 1500s and maybe they are finally trying to rectify the problem even though the 70E is probably just a more beefed version of the 60E/65E.
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Backing the 6.0L V-8 is a new Hydra-Matic 4L70-E electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. It debuts in the TrailBlazer SS and was developed to handle the high horsepower and high torque loads of performance-oriented light-duty vehicles. Special high-strength and heat-treated materials are used throughout the 4L70-E to ensure it delivers smooth, dependable shifting.

Gear ratios (:1):
First: 3.06
Second: 1.62
Third: 1.00
Fourth: 0.69
Reverse: 2.29
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Old May 23, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Pricing info, anyone?
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Old May 23, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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I will be very tempted when these become availible. My SWAG (stupid wild *** guess) is it will be about a $1500 Pkg.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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The gear ratios for the 4L70e are EXACTLY the same as the ratios for the 700R4 / 60/ 65. I think its just another revision of an already inadequate transmission.

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Old May 24, 2005 | 02:50 PM
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I'm also really surprised Chevy is sticking with the extracab on these. Everyone I know is buying or wanting to buy the crew cabs now. Nothing like being able to seat 5 REAL guys and still haul some serious ***!
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:13 PM
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I'm also really surprised Chevy is sticking with the extracab on these. Everyone I know is buying or wanting to buy the crew cabs now. Nothing like being able to seat 5 REAL guys and still haul some serious ***!
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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I think the 6.0L single cab would sell like hotcakes at IHOP. Especially if they contained the aluminum ls2 slightly modified for a truck application. weight saving 6.0L. but thats JMO
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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I think the 6.0L single cab would sell like hotcakes at IHOP. Especially if they contained the aluminum ls2 slightly modified for a truck application. weight saving 6.0L. but thats JMO
I believe I would sign up for a reg cab 4wd
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JustDreamin
The gear ratios for the 4L70e are EXACTLY the same as the ratios for the 700R4 / 60/ 65. I think its just another revision of an already inadequate transmission.

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I agree. I don't think it's a completely new transmission, just a reworked 4L65E.
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Old May 25, 2005 | 03:15 AM
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just gimme the crew with the 6.0. big trucks need big engines
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