Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GABE310 · 02-05-2009, 11:30 PM

A friend is selling me a 4l60e tranny that is complete out of a 2003 GMC Sierra.
What would I need to make it work in my 68 Chevy truck with 350 engine? Since my truck does not have all the electronics and computer. Do I have to buy a certain harness? Thanks

solidaxel · 02-06-2009, 12:16 AM

Yes, and a stand alone computer to go with it let me know if you find a solution for under $1100.00 can you say Compu-shift
The rear transmission mount will be the easier part!!

Kid · 02-06-2009, 07:19 PM

gotta agree with solidaxel, your better off with a 700R4 if your not going with a computer controlled / injected LSX motor.

entourageguy · 02-06-2009, 08:07 PM

check with these guys

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml

GABE310 · 02-07-2009, 12:54 AM

Looks like I will be selling the 4l60e tranny. And sticking with the 350trans.

Lextech · 02-07-2009, 09:42 AM

Even if you pieced together a factory harness, you would still need a TPS-Temp sensor-Tach and other inputs plus a custom tune on a factory PCM. I would still stick with an overdrive trans. 700R4 or a built 200R4.

Jeff

chevyrestoguy · 02-08-2009, 01:36 PM

With the proceeds from the 4L60E, go buy a 700R4. There's lots of people specifically looking for the 4L60E to replace the existing one in their car or truck. I have found recently that due to the tough economic times, many guys are selling off their parts, and I have seen lots of good 700R4s for sale. I just picked up a 700 (1991 model) that had a stock rebuild with about 2500 miles on it with a new convertor, TV cable, and cast aluminum torque convertor cover for $400. The guy had it in his V8 Vega, and he was converting the car to a manual trans. I installed it two weeks ago, and it works flawlessly.

The deals are out there. I have had great luck with Craigslist.

kttrucks · 02-12-2009, 01:27 PM

I put a 700R out of a Chevy conversion van in my '66. Used the Bowler lockup module/switch and it works great....brake pedal deactivates OD coverter lock and it a took an hour to install. I picked up the trans for $300 used......Chevyrestoguy is right! the deals are out there.

KT.

02-05-2009, 11:30 PM	#1
GABE310 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: SOUTHERN,CA Posts: 429	Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? A friend is selling me a 4l60e tranny that is complete out of a 2003 GMC Sierra. What would I need to make it work in my 68 Chevy truck with 350 engine? Since my truck does not have all the electronics and computer. Do I have to buy a certain harness? Thanks __________________ 68 CHEVY SWB 95 HARLEY DAVIDSON NOSTALGIA 68 CAMARO CONV 65 CHEVELLE CONV 39 CHEVY CABOVER Last edited by GABE310; 02-05-2009 at 11:31 PM.

02-06-2009, 12:16 AM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? Yes, and a stand alone computer to go with it let me know if you find a solution for under $1100.00 can you say Compu-shift The rear transmission mount will be the easier part!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-06-2009, 07:19 PM	#3
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? gotta agree with solidaxel, your better off with a 700R4 if your not going with a computer controlled / injected LSX motor. __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

02-06-2009, 08:07 PM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? check with these guys http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

02-07-2009, 12:54 AM	#5
GABE310 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: SOUTHERN,CA Posts: 429	Re: Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? Looks like I will be selling the 4l60e tranny. And sticking with the 350trans. __________________ 68 CHEVY SWB 95 HARLEY DAVIDSON NOSTALGIA 68 CAMARO CONV 65 CHEVELLE CONV 39 CHEVY CABOVER

02-07-2009, 09:42 AM	#6
Lextech Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oak Forest, Ill. Posts: 194	Re: Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? Even if you pieced together a factory harness, you would still need a TPS-Temp sensor-Tach and other inputs plus a custom tune on a factory PCM. I would still stick with an overdrive trans. 700R4 or a built 200R4. Jeff

02-08-2009, 01:36 PM	#7
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? With the proceeds from the 4L60E, go buy a 700R4. There's lots of people specifically looking for the 4L60E to replace the existing one in their car or truck. I have found recently that due to the tough economic times, many guys are selling off their parts, and I have seen lots of good 700R4s for sale. I just picked up a 700 (1991 model) that had a stock rebuild with about 2500 miles on it with a new convertor, TV cable, and cast aluminum torque convertor cover for $400. The guy had it in his V8 Vega, and he was converting the car to a manual trans. I installed it two weeks ago, and it works flawlessly. The deals are out there. I have had great luck with Craigslist.

02-12-2009, 01:27 PM	#8
kttrucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 27	Re: Questions on installing a 4l60e tranny???? I put a 700R out of a Chevy conversion van in my '66. Used the Bowler lockup module/switch and it works great....brake pedal deactivates OD coverter lock and it a took an hour to install. I picked up the trans for $300 used......Chevyrestoguy is right! the deals are out there. KT.



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