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Old Jun 22, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Well do you guys think that the 4L60E transmission can handle 400hp stock because on machperformance.com they have a S/C kit that claims to make 400hp and the guarranty it w/out a transmission rebuild, just wondering if yall thought it was possible
 
Old Jun 27, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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vettes have a 4L60E in them, A4 vettes anyway (C5 not C6).
 
Old Jun 27, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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A better ? is will the rear end handel it. Ive had 2 go while under warentee, Mine has few mods.
 
Old Jun 27, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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well if im running a 75 shot of nitrous and have intake, pullies, and ignition do you think that the rear end will hold up...
 
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:22 AM
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If you blow it go find an 8.5 inch and try again.
 
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:30 AM
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I got some doubt the transmission may handle it.

A transmission manufactured to handle about 200HP will difficulty handle the double in my opinion. Or in the best case if it handles it, it would not be for a long time, that's for sure, it woulnd't last long!

 
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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I had an 88 full size that pushed 470HP on a 4L60. Had no trouble till a shop didn't put the trans filter on good. It fell off an roasted the trans.
 
Old Jun 28, 2005 | 10:56 PM
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ouch!
 
Old Jun 29, 2005 | 01:35 AM
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so you can vouch for them being a sturdy transmission....
 
Old Jun 29, 2005 | 06:12 AM
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Most would prefer the 350tH but I have seen a lot put in front of a 4L60 and have seen little trouble at all. Can't say none though. I know that over 600HP will [WILL] make the output shaft look like a pencil. I will be using the a4L60 for most anything as I like the overdrive. I use a bit of fuel so when I get on the highway and my RPMs fall to the floor it makes my pocket feel better. Anyway I say it will to an extent. You may have trouble with the rear gearing. If there is to much of a bite at the tires you may blow the tail on the trans so add a carrier or driveshaft ring just in case.
 
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