4L60E Swap

Diesel_Fan · 12-10-2007, 07:03 PM

is it functionally possible to swap a 700R4 into a 96 Chevy in place of the 4L60E. maybe put the neutral safety switch off the 4l60 onto the 700r4 if possible, seems like it would be a better tranny but im not sure, seems the more simple the better it is for me.

75K30 · 12-10-2007, 07:21 PM

What makes you believe that the 700 is better than the 60E?
Lots of issues too. Speedo, TV cable, all of the labor. More than just the NSS.
Don't think you are going the right direction here. You could have your existing trans fixed for what it will cost to buy a 700R4.

Diesel_Fan · 12-10-2007, 07:37 PM

im young but old fashioned i hate electronic stuff, probably because i dont understand it well. probably better to stick with whats there but i found 700R4 or 4L60E for $650 rebuilt and beefed up online but dont know much about the people selling these things. appreciate the feedback

75K30 · 12-10-2007, 07:46 PM

Thats is a coin toss. Buying something on-line that they claim is "beefed up" has probably left more folks disappointed than satisfied.
If old school design is what you are looking for, then you may consider a three speed auto, no overdrive, or a manual trans.
BTW, even thought the 700 is not an electronic trans, you will have to ake sure that the TV cable is properly adjusted, or you will burn it up too. Then you are really up a creek.
The 4L60E is really a great transmission, and can be easily upgraded (like to a 4L65E) while it is being re-built. They do have a few electrical quirks, but have proven to be a strong and reliable transmission capable of plenty of abuse.

12-10-2007, 07:03 PM	#1
Diesel_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 101	4L60E Swap is it functionally possible to swap a 700R4 into a 96 Chevy in place of the 4L60E. maybe put the neutral safety switch off the 4l60 onto the 700r4 if possible, seems like it would be a better tranny but im not sure, seems the more simple the better it is for me.

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12-10-2007, 07:21 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,312	What makes you believe that the 700 is better than the 60E? Lots of issues too. Speedo, TV cable, all of the labor. More than just the NSS. Don't think you are going the right direction here. You could have your existing trans fixed for what it will cost to buy a 700R4.

12-10-2007, 07:37 PM	#3
Diesel_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 101	im young but old fashioned i hate electronic stuff, probably because i dont understand it well. probably better to stick with whats there but i found 700R4 or 4L60E for $650 rebuilt and beefed up online but dont know much about the people selling these things. appreciate the feedback

12-10-2007, 07:46 PM	#4
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,312	Thats is a coin toss. Buying something on-line that they claim is "beefed up" has probably left more folks disappointed than satisfied. If old school design is what you are looking for, then you may consider a three speed auto, no overdrive, or a manual trans. BTW, even thought the 700 is not an electronic trans, you will have to ake sure that the TV cable is properly adjusted, or you will burn it up too. Then you are really up a creek. The 4L60E is really a great transmission, and can be easily upgraded (like to a 4L65E) while it is being re-built. They do have a few electrical quirks, but have proven to be a strong and reliable transmission capable of plenty of abuse.