4l60e, 4l65e, 4l80e ???

xjs3667 · July 18, 2012, 12:02:19 AM

How hard is it to rebuild these trans'....2003 gmc denali xl 1500 awd 6.0L.... Im pretty sure its a 4l60e cuz its a 1/2 ton but haven't gone under there and checked, could it be a 4l80e cuz it's got a 6.0?

Is there anything I should look out for or any tips of this and that...?

I have done th350 and 400's before but never one of these...

I dont have a manual, and prolly wont get one unless it is absolutely necessary.

If any one has a link or a write up this it be great... I'm feelin lazy and don't feel like searching for once

Thanks guys

xjs3667 · July 18, 2012, 12:11:46 AM

never mind i did a little research and it looks like its the 4l80e still dont know for sure as i still haven't crawled under there and trucks at my dads. Same questions apply if its a 4l80e

thanks

xjs3667 · July 18, 2012, 12:34:25 AM

scratch all that I just had my brother do a bolt count on pan... theres 16 bolts so I guess that its a 4l65e... same applies lloll

and where is the best place to get a rebuild kit, maybe a little stouter too

ToughBowtieTruck · July 18, 2012, 01:48:38 AM

I just had Mark in Potterville do mine. $1125 out the door, he pulled it and oerhauled the 4L60-E in my '00. This is the 2nd trans I have had him do and I would recommend him anywhere. Added a bunch of goodies as well as Dexron VI (although that new your trans might already be VI)

That's how I rebuild mine.

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Well, that all may be useless to you, but I can offer the list of stuff he added. Things to consider are the beast sunshell, TransGo shift kit, and if you really want to firm up the shifts, a Sonix boost valve. Mine stripped the sunshell, he said the trans looked new inside but since it was out I wanted it loaded with the good stuff.

xjs3667 · July 18, 2012, 02:01:33 AM

yea thats a little to expensive since a basic rebuild kit I can get for around $160

but good to know what parts he put in it, thanks

Also what all are you doing with your trans? I don't wanna go to crazy as its a dd but do alot of towing so don't need to make it a racing trans or nuthing just a little stronger.

Eroq · July 18, 2012, 02:07:12 AM

yup looks about right.... got 30k on my 4l60e, shift kit, and all that good stuff... not too bad.. but it was a pricey rebuild at $1600 a few years ago

ToughBowtieTruck · July 18, 2012, 02:21:24 AM

Quote from: xjs3667 on July 18, 2012, 02:01:33 AM

Also what all are you doing with your trans? I don't wanna go to crazy as its a dd but do alot of towing so don't need to make it a racing trans or nuthing just a little stronger.

More than I should. 11,000 miles in, working flawlessly! I did add a temp gauge though to keep an eye on it! The following should be worth about 3,000 words.

OHEARN.2012 · July 18, 2012, 06:00:10 PM

I had mudman do mine it was pretty cheap. I got a lot of goodies

xjs3667 · July 18, 2012, 06:13:05 PM

well I did a little research... looks fairly simple... downloaded a free manual, watched a few vids, and this is the kit I'm guna be ordering

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TCI-378951/

but like I said I'm guna be rebuilding it cuz I can't justify or afford to shell out another $6-800 for labor

OHEARN.2012 · July 18, 2012, 09:35:35 PM

Quote from: xjs3667 on July 18, 2012, 06:13:05 PM
well I did a little research... looks fairly simple... downloaded a free manual, watched a few vids, and this is the kit I'm guna be ordering http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TCI-378951/

but like I said I'm guna be rebuilding it cuz I can't justify or afford to shell out another $6-800 for labor

I paid around $800 for mine me taking out/putting in. But he's a awsome guy to deal with. Gives you a one year warranty. But its up to you. I don't trust myself doing it

ToughBowtieTruck · July 18, 2012, 10:42:01 PM

Quote from: xjs3667 on July 18, 2012, 06:13:05 PM
well I did a little research... looks fairly simple... downloaded a free manual, watched a few vids, and this is the kit I'm guna be ordering http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TCI-378951/

but like I said I'm guna be rebuilding it cuz I can't justify or afford to shell out another $6-800 for labor

Yeah I'm sick and tired of transmission swaps. Exhaust bolts, rusted cross member bolts, etc. Screw that.

xjs3667 · July 19, 2012, 12:31:22 AM

Quote from: ToughBowtieTruck on July 18, 2012, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: xjs3667 on July 18, 2012, 06:13:05 PM
well I did a little research... looks fairly simple... downloaded a free manual, watched a few vids, and this is the kit I'm guna be ordering http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TCI-378951/

but like I said I'm guna be rebuilding it cuz I can't justify or afford to shell out another $6-800 for labor

Yeah I'm sick and tired of transmission swaps. Exhaust bolts, rusted cross member bolts, etc. Screw that.

I hear ya on that

but its on a 03 denali so its not that bad at all under there

OHEARN.2012 · July 20, 2012, 07:25:33 PM

Quote from: xjs3667 on July 19, 2012, 12:31:22 AM
Quote from: ToughBowtieTruck on July 18, 2012, 10:42:01 PM
Quote from: xjs3667 on July 18, 2012, 06:13:05 PM
well I did a little research... looks fairly simple... downloaded a free manual, watched a few vids, and this is the kit I'm guna be ordering http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TCI-378951/

but like I said I'm guna be rebuilding it cuz I can't justify or afford to shell out another $6-800 for labor

Yeah I'm sick and tired of transmission swaps. Exhaust bolts, rusted cross member bolts, etc. Screw that.

I hear ya on that but its on a 03 denali so its not that bad at all under there

It was a pain in the ass on my 94..