hooking up the 4L60E - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Boog** · 02-27-2011, 07:23 PM

I have my wrecked 97 GMC with good engine/trans, etc. I have my 69 stepper with a new engine but needing a trans. So I've been thinking about using the good trans from the 97. It has to have a controller so I've looked into aftermarket units and frankly they are too expensive for me. I cannot see spending well over $1000 just to make my used tranny operational. Is there anyway to use the factory stuff and rewire it to work? I've done a lot of thread searching and haven't come up with anything yet.
I have never wanted any electronics on my 69 but I want to keep the 4.10 gears so I've been considering the OD and since I have a good one already..

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**Clyde65** · 02-28-2011, 10:54 AM

There is no way that I have heard or seen to do what you want w/o some controller of some sorts.

I would go for the trade if it were me.

Fastfun · 02-28-2011, 12:37 PM

I thought that the 4L60E was the same transmission as the 700R except that it was computer controlled and they have the same case.

MARKDTN · 02-28-2011, 04:37 PM

I thought you could use a diesel controller from mid 90s truck on this? I've not done it myself though.

CSmith · 02-28-2011, 04:50 PM

Use a full manual valve body.

**Boog** · 03-02-2011, 12:59 AM

I remember mention of using a diesel trans controller in a thread a couple of years back but none of the particulars.
The thing is using the 4l60E you have to use a throttle position sensor along with a trans controller to make it work. Then there is the electronic speedo converter you have to buy also. Whereas the 700R4 has a TV cable and the only electrical is to the brake switch and lockup torque converter. Earlier 700's had speedo cable instead of the electronic pulse sensor. I think it would actually be a better choice for on older vehicle using a carb'd engine, costwise.
Manual valve body? I'm not sure how that would take the place of the electronics.

Jerry Jones · 03-02-2011, 02:06 AM

Moved to Engine and drivetrain.

**Captainfab** · 03-03-2011, 12:18 AM

If you don't mind doing the work, here is some info on building your own controller for the 4L60E/4L80E transmissions.

This thread was hijacked from it's original posting....

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=403384

Here is some more info......

http://mattw.dyndns.org/4L80E/

http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/in...topic=144245.0

There is more, you just have to search a little. Those will give you an idea what is involved.

And of course, as already mentioned you can use the OEM controller from a diesel truck that had a 4L80E

02-27-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,536	hooking up the 4L60E I have my wrecked 97 GMC with good engine/trans, etc. I have my 69 stepper with a new engine but needing a trans. So I've been thinking about using the good trans from the 97. It has to have a controller so I've looked into aftermarket units and frankly they are too expensive for me. I cannot see spending well over $1000 just to make my used tranny operational. Is there anyway to use the factory stuff and rewire it to work? I've done a lot of thread searching and haven't come up with anything yet. I have never wanted any electronics on my 69 but I want to keep the 4.10 gears so I've been considering the OD and since I have a good one already.. Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Jerry Jones; 03-02-2011 at 01:09 PM.

02-28-2011, 10:54 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: hooking up the 4L60E There is no way that I have heard or seen to do what you want w/o some controller of some sorts. I would go for the trade if it were me. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-28-2011, 12:37 PM	#3
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: hooking up the 4L60E I thought that the 4L60E was the same transmission as the 700R except that it was computer controlled and they have the same case.

02-28-2011, 04:37 PM	#4
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,168	Re: hooking up the 4L60E I thought you could use a diesel controller from mid 90s truck on this? I've not done it myself though. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

02-28-2011, 04:50 PM	#5
CSmith Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Deer Park, WA Posts: 30	Re: hooking up the 4L60E Use a full manual valve body. __________________ '69 GMC Stepside '72 C10 Cheyenne Super

03-02-2011, 12:59 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,536	Re: hooking up the 4L60E I remember mention of using a diesel trans controller in a thread a couple of years back but none of the particulars. The thing is using the 4l60E you have to use a throttle position sensor along with a trans controller to make it work. Then there is the electronic speedo converter you have to buy also. Whereas the 700R4 has a TV cable and the only electrical is to the brake switch and lockup torque converter. Earlier 700's had speedo cable instead of the electronic pulse sensor. I think it would actually be a better choice for on older vehicle using a carb'd engine, costwise. Manual valve body? I'm not sure how that would take the place of the electronics. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-02-2011, 02:06 AM	#7
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: hooking up the 4L60E Moved to Engine and drivetrain. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

03-03-2011, 12:18 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: hooking up the 4L60E If you don't mind doing the work, here is some info on building your own controller for the 4L60E/4L80E transmissions. This thread was hijacked from it's original posting.... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=403384 Here is some more info...... http://mattw.dyndns.org/4L80E/ http://www.theturboforums.com/smf/in...topic=144245.0 There is more, you just have to search a little. Those will give you an idea what is involved. And of course, as already mentioned you can use the OEM controller from a diesel truck that had a 4L80E __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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