Interchangeable Transmissions (among 4l60E)
#1
Interchangeable Transmissions (among 4l60E)
Hey all, I was just wondering what years of second-gen blazer transmissions can be interchangeable. For example, will a 97 4x4 blazer bolt right up to a 99 4x4 blazer? Thanks
#2
They will bolt up but the computer portion of them won't work. I believe I have read that they can be made to interchange but I wouldn't know where to start or if I'm even correct on that one. I think the 92-mid95 are the same then late 95-97 and then 98 up are the ones that are compatible within their time frames (I might be a little off on those years so don't hold me to it please). The easiest way to identify the year of the trans is to look for the trans number at the back of the trans right behind the pan before the tailshaft or on the back passenger side of the trans right above the pan. You will see a set of numbers and the first number(s) in the set are the model year of the trans. The next two would be letters and they identify the trans model.
#3
They will bolt up but the computer portion of them won't work. I believe I have read that they can be made to interchange but I wouldn't know where to start or if I'm even correct on that one. I think the 92-mid95 are the same then late 95-97 and then 98 up are the ones that are compatible within their time frames (I might be a little off on those years so don't hold me to it please). The easiest way to identify the year of the trans is to look for the trans number at the back of the trans right behind the pan before the tailshaft or on the back passenger side of the trans right above the pan. You will see a set of numbers and the first number(s) in the set are the model year of the trans. The next two would be letters and they identify the trans model.
#6
If I remember correctly, sometime between 96 and 97 GM updated the transmissions with the next major updates being sometime after 2000 I believe (correct me if I'm wrong). I might have my dates mixed up but if it is a late year 97 will it still have the major differences the 99's have? Thanks
#7
If I remember correctly, sometime between 96 and 97 GM updated the transmissions with the next major updates being sometime after 2000 I believe (correct me if I'm wrong). I might have my dates mixed up but if it is a late year 97 will it still have the major differences the 99's have? Thanks
Last edited by 1sttimejimmyowner; 12-30-2012 at 11:17 AM.
#8
Not mine or the one I pit in
#9
Are the changes you are referring to just updates (valve body updates and such) or changes that would render those years incompatible? thanks
#10
Yes the changes were with electronics inside the transmissions also so they wont work with your current computer