Long story short, the transmission was a '95 and the ECU is a '94 and it did not lock up correctly. Lock up kit is not even in the discussion for these transmissions. I have a 2002 chevy silverado 1500 4X4 Z71 with the 5.3L V8. I know for sure a 96+ 4L60E is different than a 95 4L60E, at least the case anyways but i'm not sure about a 99 becuase of maybe they changed them again for the new trucks and engines. There is only 2 years that will work in the 96 and that is a 96 and 97 4L60E 4-wheel drive transmission. GM powertrain engineers went to work developing a computer-controlled 4L60 known as the 4L60E based on the 700-R4. I now have a 1999 bolt on 360° bolt on bellhousing. You can determine 94/95 harnesses by looking for Pin U on the transmission connector. It has the small 3" inspection hole. You could get your 95 TA PCM to run a 97+ 4L60E with updated valvebody but only one company can change your control logic... can't remember name and they will charge you around 200 just to get your PCM … I think there was only one year that would not interchange and that was the 1995. The S10 4L60e is going to be a spare. went out and was replaced with a used 4L60e. Be certain that the transmission in 97 will mount to the 95. Works with the #3XX deep cast aluminum pan that holds 3 3/4 extra quarts of fluid. Yes, as long as the engine mounts line up, a 95 engine will work in a 97. To put a ’95 4L60E into a ’94 car: No mechanical mods required. NO. Here are some pics of my built Lt1 4l60e, Yank 3600 SS converter on a new LS3 in my 96 SS, all I used was a $25 torque converter spacer, and a LS curved flexplate. In less than three months the transmission was toast. pump is the same as '95. However, these versions have strengthened and improved components for the significant power outputs of GM's impressive line of Gen. III+ engines.The 4L60E was concurrently produced along with its strengthened progenitors; the 4L65-E and the 4L70-E.They share most components and … He was asking $150 for 4L60e. 4 years ago. the trans will work electronically, I believe they started pwm in 1995 (not positive), but my friend has a 1995 burb that we put a 01 5.3 in and he is running the stock 95 4L60E with 190K on it, the converter slipped a bit but I just changed the min pwm in TC so now it locks up just fine oh and I left all the TQ man, I think that's why he hasnt … Then in 91-92 gm came out with the 4L80E for the 3/4 and one ton trucks. It is very tight to work on the TC bolts. Will not work, different type of casting, also different electronics. Good luck. I nee dto know asap so i can act on a deal. 1993-up they use the 4L60E in the 1/2 and light duty 2500 trucks. Has PWM stamped cast in pump. Although the two transmissions have a … 1996-1997 were OBD2 PCM's. To put a ’95 4L60E into a ’96 car: The ’96 tailshaft housing and VSS must be installed on the ’94 4L60E before the trans can be bolted into the car. Now the transmission wont engage any gear. The original trans. 1/16th of a turn at a time with an open ended wrench. I think that about covers the swap. The 4 indicates that this is a 4 speed transmission, with it being an automatic transmission in this case. other then that … Is your 95 2500 the light duty six lug version, or does it have the 8 lug axles?? You can do it with a 98' up. I know that the trans from the blazer is the "late" model 4L60E, but will it fit in my 96 that had the "early" model 4L60E? A 95' can use a 95' or 96' only. In 1993, OBD-II brought electronic controls and the introduction of the 4L60E. It is fairly simple to make a 4L60E harness from a 99-07 1/2 ton 5.3L truck work with a 4L80E transmission. Six lug will be the 4L60E and 8 will be the 4L80E. This required a new valve body casting and a new oil pump assy with changes in the worm tracks to accomodate the solenoid. Will a 4X4 4L60E interchange with 2X4 4L60E? The 4L60E out of the Silverado should work, especially since its a 4x4 and its around the same model year. Will not interchange with '95 unless changing 3-2 solenoid, valvebody casting, and seperator plate. The L indicates that the engine is longitudinally positioned. Its has been installed for over 10k miles, no issues at all. got a 94 s10 blazer. after researching ive come to the conclusion its the wrong model 4L60e. Jul 9, 2010 at 4:11 PM #3. Lots of room to work with the torque converter bolts. 95 tahoe: valve body..my 87 700r4..92-96 4l60es case looks..swap Does anyone know if the valve body out of my 87 700r4 is the same or would fit in a 95 4L60E case, I recently got this 4L60E out of a 95 tahoe thnking it was a 700r4. Crossmember for the 4L60E to 4L80E transmission conversion, 2007 up Tahoe (NEW BODY STYLE) and some others. Posts: 257 Likes Received: 40 Buy yours today with A Transmissions! The 4L60E (and similar 4L65E) is a series of automatic transmissions from General Motors.Designed for longitudinal engine configurations, the series includes 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear. The 4L60E arrived for 1993 with precision shift quality like … According to the full size guys, the S10 Torque Converter is one of the best 2wd performance mods for the money due to … (989)891-9212 4L70-E transmission is a further improvement still, and share most components. It's a decent transmission that has proven itself a … Thanks In Advance The 4L60E transmission has been used in a slew of 1/2-ton GM trucks and SUVs, and it has even appeared in some GM 3/4-ton trucks. If you have a PWM 4L60e(most likly you do) the '95 is unique, the '93-'94 is different, the '95 is different, and '96 … If you are swapping into a vehicle that had a 4L80E as a stock option, go ahead and order the dipstick for that vehicle. If you want to be 100 percent sure, get under your truck and underneath the Silverado to compare. The 4L60E transmission is designed to handle a max engine torque of 360 lb-ft. The E is for electronic I believe. Whats the most direct way to get that 95 transmission to work in the 94 truck? the 98 wouldnt work porperly either the fisrt few yrs they changes solenoid restances 97 up to 05 will work with out a problem i think the ck trucks still had a 1 pices case in 98 but ive seen 5.7 and 5.o with the removable bell housing u need a 96 unit or you origional unit rebuilt 93-94 will only work in those yrs 95 will only work in a 95 Technically, the 3-2 downshift solenoid should be swapped also, but experience shows that it is not required. My transmission guy told me that the '93-'94 are the same, '95-'96 are the same, and so forth. T-Bagg The Esca-Hoe driver. The 4L60E naming also indicates a lot about the transmission. there is a great buy on a 700r4 tranny with low miles, and i would like to know what i need to swap it out. Just got a 96 K1500 from my father in law, the engine was blown when he got it so I installed a 2000 5.7L. If not, try a Lokar flexible dipstick if you’re having problems getting the one that came with the transmission to work. I currently do not have the boltom 4 boltholes in use on the trans's bellhousing. I am actually trading in a Holley 4160 600cfm carb for it! The 4L80E is noticeably bigger and longer than the 4L60E. The 4L60E and 4L65E are built at Toledo Transmission … Should just be a direct fit. Dipstick. At the same time the 700-R4 was renamed the 4L60. 0 0. 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty! IN 96 the TCC valve was changed, in 97 the valvebody was changed to incorporate different solenoid. 4.3 vortec with the 4l60e tranny. Source(s): Shop owner. In 1995 the 4L60E changed slightly, and an additional solenoid was added to the valve body. Introduced in trucks in 1993 and rear-wheel-drive passenger cars in 1994, the 4L60E (and its later, beefier descendents, the 4L65E and 4L70E) are … Did a lil research and found that i need somethen for the lockup in the torque converter. Jesus. GMC Sierra 1500 1995-1997 Rebuilt Transmission 4L60e. Jun 19, 2010 | 1995 Buick LeSabre I'm looking for a new transmission for it, and it has a 4L60E (early model). I know that the 96 will be an OBD II syetem but is it the same, i can't get a … Can any one give me any info if this will work or if it wont can you please let me know what year model 4l60e will work. GM did not switch to the obd 2 computer system until 96 in there trucks and suv's.So a 4l60e from 93-95 would work from a 4x4 truck,Tahoe,suburban.92 and older would not work nor would a 96 and newer . '94 or '95 computer will not accept the 20-31 OHM 3-2 solenoid and will throw an SES light and throw the transmission into limp mode. These same steps will work for an 99-07 Vortec Truck, LS1 99-02 style harness, or 04 GTO harness for that matter (some wire colors maybe different on GTO) Remember 99-02 PCM's used BLUE and RED pcm connectors, 2003+ use BLUE and GREEN PCM connectors. I am a new member and this is my first post on this site. Thanks in advance My car does have the trans perform button as well. Also, 1994 4L60E transmission WILL NOT work properly with 96-97 PCM's. THey weren't simply the "same" except "computer control." We have been looking for a 96 but have been unable to find one.. Almost all of the parts will, but not the complete unit. I have a 1996 4x4 chevy K500. This required an extra wire to be added for 1995 models. And also the 96 has 4 bolts to the transmission and the 98 has six to the transmission but we do have a adapter. The neutral satey switch is located on the trans on a 96 and not there on a 95 but that shouldn't effect you. It’s pricey, but it’ll work. ... (PWM TCC & 3-2)..... 1 94-96 74425Q 5D-173A it shows the possibility from what i see on these parts, but without matching things up inside, your going to ... you are working on a 4L60E trans. The 4L60E is the electronically commanded evolution of the Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4, originally produced in 1982.. A Transmissions are expertly rebuilt to factory specifications and include updates and a torque converter. Running a '95 tranny in the '94 car wound up costing me $1100 to get and rebuild a '94 tranny. Actually Dave, the 4L60E used PWM as early as 95 in the form of a TCC PWM solenoid to control TCC apply feel and a 3-2 downshift solenoid. Just slightly oblonging the holes in the flexplate for the Lt1 torque converter to bolt up. Has holes in plate marked in diagram. Would a 4L60E from a 1998 chevy 4x4 blazer work? 4L60E Performance Specs. Could anyone please tell me if a 96 4L60E will work in a 95 Trans am. This custom made crossmember moves the transmission mount to the correct position for the 4WD Tahoe 4L60E to 4L80E conversion. I would think anything from a 1999 on (4l60E) should work.