What years did gm use the 4L60?

The transmission has a square oil pan. The key distinction of the Later 4L60-E (1996-2010) from the Early 4L60-E (1992-1997), 4L60 (1990-1992), or 700R4 (1982-1989) is the six-bolt "hex" rear output or tailhousing / adapter pattern.

1. When did Chevy stop using the 4L60?
2. What years did they make the 4L60?
3. When did GM switch from 700R4 to 4L60E?
4. What year did 700R4 go electronic?
5. How much power will a 4L60 hold?
6. Does a 4L60 have a TV cable?
7. Is a 4L60E better than a 700R4?
8. What vehicles did the 4L70E come in?
9. What year did the 6l80e come out?
10. When did GM stop using 700R4?
11. What year did GM stop using the 700R4 transmission?
12. How can you tell the difference between a 4L60E and a 4L80E?
13. What does the 60 in 4L60 mean?
14. What transmission can replace a 4L60E?

When did Chevy stop using the 4L60?

The TH700R4 was renamed "4L60" (RPO MD8) following the new General Motors naming convention when the electronic version, 4L60E (RPO M30), was phased in as the 4L60 was being phased out. This happened in 1993 for trucks, vans, and SUVs, and 1994 for rear wheel drive passenger cars.

What years did they make the 4L60?

The 4L60 was manufactured by General Motor's Corporation and was available from 1990 to 1992. The 4L60 was the first automatic overdrive transmission specifically designed for rear-wheel high performance applications.

When did GM switch from 700R4 to 4L60E?

In 1990, the 700R4 was redesignated as the 4L60 (4-speeds, Longitudinally positioned, 6000 lbs. GVW). This was a change in name only with no significant mechanical changes associated.

What year did 700R4 go electronic?

I found the answer to my question. In 1993 GM switched to the electronic version of the 700R4/4L60.

How much power will a 4L60 hold?

A well built 4l60e can handle some serious power. We have cars running 500-600 and 700 rwhp as the power increases of course the odds of failure do increase but we have had very good results. Generally a stock rebuild is not adequate for much more than general bolt ons however.

Does a 4L60 have a TV cable?

There are no TV cable, mechanical speedometer drive, or governor provisions. ... Not just a simple kickdown cable like your TH350 analogue, the TV cable controls line pressure and shift points.

Is a 4L60E better than a 700R4?

You can't tell the difference between a 700R4 and a 4L60E by the oil pan as they are nearly the same. If the transmission has a large 18-pin electronic connector above the passenger side pan rail, it's a 4L60E, as seen here. ... None of this is breaking news, and both transmissions offer the same advantages.

What vehicles did the 4L70E come in?

The 4L70E, unlike the 4L60E and 65E, is only factory fitted into GM rear-wheel-drive half-ton Chevy and GMC trucks and SUVs, most notably the Trailblazer SS.

What year did the 6l80e come out?

The 6L80 (and similar 6L90) is a six-speed automatic transmission built by General Motors at its Willow Run Transmission plant in Ypsilanti, MI. It was introduced in late 2005, and is very similar in design to the smaller 6L45/6L50, produced at GM Powertrain in Strasbourg, France.

When did GM stop using 700R4?

1992 was the last year of widespread usage of the 700R4 (4L60). The 1993 Camaro, Corvette and Typhoon were equipped with the last production 700R4. The last design change of the 700R4 was an added checkball to the valve body.

What year did GM stop using the 700R4 transmission?

In 1991~ the 700r4 transmission was replaced by the popular transmission 4L60.

How can you tell the difference between a 4L60E and a 4L80E?

Appearance. The 4L80E can be told apart from the 4L60E by looking at their transmission fluid pan. This is because the 4L80E has a pan that is oval in shape whereas a rectangular pan is featured by the 4L60E. Another disparity between both devices is the number of bolts used to secure the transmission to the engine.

What does the 60 in 4L60 mean?

In 1990, the 700-R4 was redesignated the 4L60, with "4" meaning four-speed, "L" for longitudinal installation (north/south), and "60" meaning light-to-medium-duty use and 6,000-pounds gross vehicle weight.

What transmission can replace a 4L60E?

The owner of this rig could've kept paying to have the 4L60E rebuilt, but instead chose to replace it with the much beefier 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission. The 4L80E has been used in a number of 1/2-, 3/4-, and 1-ton GM trucks over the years.