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Dennis LaGrua
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APR 29, 03:41 PM
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The 4T60e on my 4.9L 85GT was D.O.A. and I ordered a remanufactured unit but it has yet to show up. A friend recommended that I cancel and go with a salvage yard unit that can be had for $200-$300. The remanufactured units are $1,600, a bit steep for my taste. Some cars end in in up a junkyard because of accident damage but others are there with blown engines and/or transmissions. Anyone here have any luck with junkyard automatic transmissions? The junkyards around here puncture the gas tanks and drain them so you can see them run. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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cebix
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APR 29, 04:28 PM
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Don't know about USA but I've had luck with a THM125C from a local (yes) Grand Am for parts. When I changed the fluid on it, well it was looking very fresh and runs for some years now without problems. You never know though.
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Gall757
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APR 29, 06:55 PM
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I think you answered your own question. Find a transmission that is still in the car.....and the car must be mashed up. Then you know the trans was good right to the end.
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Dennis LaGrua
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APR 29, 07:57 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Gall757:
I think you answered your own question. Find a transmission that is still in the car.....and the car must be mashed up. Then you know the trans was good right to the end. |
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That obviously makes the most sense. I'm finding some decent deals on re-manufactured units but the 4T60e had more than a dozen different variations that had small changes as in the sprockets, final drive ratios and TC stall speeds. I guess the guy that I had set up to do the trans will get the nod.
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" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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