Not O/T Late auto tranny question 93 Chevy truck

I'm building a 55 Chevy truck for a guy. He gave me a ****** out of a 93 Chevy truck, 1/2 ton. It's all electronic, speedo, everything. What is it? Thanks

 

probably a 4L60E.

does it look like a 700R4 but has more wiring connectors? if so that's what it is.

if it was from a bigger truck it could be a 4L80E, then it would look like a stretched TH400

 

an electronic 700r4... has one big plug on the right side???

 

actually I am confused....only I call em that.... they are technicly 4L60Es... which is really just an electronic 700r4. Just an early 4L60E...1993 might of been the first year??

 

Yes. Is it a good ****** to use? Can I use it without the computer? Will an aftermarket speedo work with it? Thanks

 

not sure if you can use it wiithout the computer, per the overdrive. Check with painless wiring

 

You have to use a computer with it, thats what controls the shifting...There are a few companys that make stand alone computers for it...What engine are you using?http://store.summitracing.com/partd...&part=TCI%2D377000&N=700+115&autoview=sku Heres one from summit, that I found quickly...

 

it' an early 4L60E, i would trade it for a (older) 700r4 unless you want to run a computer.

 

The engine is a GM crate 350, with a carb, and electronic ignition.

 

if it were me i would trade it for the good old time proven 350 turbo trans ,or a 400 turbo .

 

I personally would talk the guy into getting a 700r4 for a driver, 4l60s are great when working right but very expensive to rebuild, I have a 4l60 in my 56 dodge, it cost me $1400 just for a basic rebuild.....But if he is just going to use it as a weekend warrior then the th400 is ideal....imho

Harmon

 

$1400 for a rebuild, damn you could buy a whole running truck for that. And probably rebuild a 56-64 Hydramatic for that money, too.

A late 700R4 is a pretty tough trans to break unless you set out to do it intentionally, it might be a little easier to use one of those instead.

 

I think I have him talked into a 350, or 400 turbo.

 

Stick with the overdrive, he'll thank you for it later. But go to the non-electronic 700r4 or 2004r. Both very good transmissions with a few upgrades. Good luck

 

200r4s ****....

 

I 2nd that