Question on 4l60e conveter

98ls1blackbird · 12-22-2005, 07:27 PM

Hi everyone another new guy here. I've done several searches but cannot find an answer to this question. Hopefully someone here can shed some light. Is it feasable to use a converter out of an s-10 Blazer with 4l60e trans? I've tested several and they stall at 2000-2200 rpm, which is about 1000 rpm higher than in the v8's, I want to put it in my 98 Trans Am.
I'm an old school racer from years ago and we used to use th350 converters that came in vegas. It would stall about 3000 rpm behind a 406 small block. With a trans cooler I ran one for three years, street and strip, with no problems. I'm wondering if the s-10 or 4 cyl converter has been tried. Thanks. See ya.
Happy Holidays to all.
John

Sarge · 12-22-2005, 07:36 PM

Well I'lll be dating Jesse Jackson....finally another old junk yard gearhead!!! Shit man...before "JEGS" we lived at the junkyard cutting and beating shit to make our old 65 GTO's or 63 Chevy's a tad quicker.....ok...nuff of that I guess....
You could "rob" the stall out of another car...but I have a couple of thoughts first...have you programmed your shift points and firmness with what you have now?
Do that first....then a Precesion Industries 3200 stall is what you want man....2000RPM is not what gets the bar maid off if you know what I mean for your ride....

nhraformula · 12-24-2005, 10:04 PM

the stock stall is 1800, its a waste getting what you want.
i suggest getting a tci verter. you can get a new one for about 450

~redlinels1~ · 12-24-2005, 10:47 PM

Dont waste your time trying to swap verters.

What are you future plans for the car? Is a cam in the near future? Match the cam to the verter and anything else you may get for the car. Im sure you know this, but you dont want a 2800 stall with a large cam.

If you're going to stay mostly stock, a 3000-3500 stall seems to suit most people quite nicely.

98ls1blackbird · 12-25-2005, 08:33 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Just trying to explore all the avenues, I'll just get a good one to start off. As for mods probably at most a lid, converter, LT headers, ory, and cat back. I'm going to keep it mild and hopefully user friendly. Thanks again. See ya.
John

nhraformula · 12-25-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 98ls1blackbird

Thanks for the input guys. Just trying to explore all the avenues, I'll just get a good one to start off. As for mods probably at most a lid, converter, LT headers, ory, and cat back. I'm going to keep it mild and hopefully user friendly. Thanks again. See ya.
John

with a 3000-3500 rpm converter and above mods, the car will run easy mid 12s and be driveable totally.

98ls1blackbird · 12-26-2005, 03:24 PM

That's right where I want to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
John

***mrr23*** · 12-31-2005, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 98ls1blackbird

I've done several searches but cannot find an answer to this question. Hopefully someone here can shed some light. Is it feasable to use a converter out of an s-10 Blazer with 4l60e trans? John

no. the LS1 f-body converter is different that all the other 4L60E converters. the 700R4, corvette LS1, and LT1 4L60E are the same.

01-03-2006, 10:18 AM

What is the difference between the F-body and corvette converters?

***mrr23*** · 01-03-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by maroonZ

What is the difference between the F-body and corvette converters?

the LS1 f-body transmission has a different input shaft than all the rest. so, hte converter is shaped diferently as well to accomodate it.

redline · 01-04-2006, 08:33 PM

tci 3000 to 3500 stall is all you need bro.trust me i have a 3500 in mine and its my daily driver.but be safe and get an external cooler.

12-22-2005, 07:27 PM	#1
98ls1blackbird Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jenison, Mi Posts: 159 1998 Trans am Black	Question on 4l60e conveter Hi everyone another new guy here. I've done several searches but cannot find an answer to this question. Hopefully someone here can shed some light. Is it feasable to use a converter out of an s-10 Blazer with 4l60e trans? I've tested several and they stall at 2000-2200 rpm, which is about 1000 rpm higher than in the v8's, I want to put it in my 98 Trans Am. I'm an old school racer from years ago and we used to use th350 converters that came in vegas. It would stall about 3000 rpm behind a 406 small block. With a trans cooler I ran one for three years, street and strip, with no problems. I'm wondering if the s-10 or 4 cyl converter has been tried. Thanks. See ya. Happy Holidays to all. John

12-24-2005, 10:04 PM	#3
nhraformula member since may 2000 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: n/w chicago Age: 40 Posts: 6,809 2000 nhra edition formula black	the stock stall is 1800, its a waste getting what you want. i suggest getting a tci verter. you can get a new one for about 450 __________________ 2000 nhra edition formula a few bolt ons, 379 rwhp 11.96 @113.25

01-03-2006, 10:18 AM	#9
maroonZ Guest Posts: n/a	Difference is? What is the difference between the F-body and corvette converters?

12-22-2005, 07:36 PM	#2
Sarge Let'sPartyLikeIt's1959 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Department of Corrections Posts: 16,940 So many warnings we made him a mod	Well I'lll be dating Jesse Jackson....finally another old junk yard gearhead!!! Shit man...before "JEGS" we lived at the junkyard cutting and beating shit to make our old 65 GTO's or 63 Chevy's a tad quicker.....ok...nuff of that I guess.... You could "rob" the stall out of another car...but I have a couple of thoughts first...have you programmed your shift points and firmness with what you have now? Do that first....then a Precesion Industries 3200 stall is what you want man....2000RPM is not what gets the bar maid off if you know what I mean for your ride....

12-24-2005, 10:47 PM	#4
~redlinels1~ Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 268 1998 Pontiac Trans Am Black	Dont waste your time trying to swap verters. What are you future plans for the car? Is a cam in the near future? Match the cam to the verter and anything else you may get for the car. Im sure you know this, but you dont want a 2800 stall with a large cam. If you're going to stay mostly stock, a 3000-3500 stall seems to suit most people quite nicely.

12-25-2005, 08:33 PM	#5
98ls1blackbird Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jenison, Mi Posts: 159 1998 Trans am Black	Thanks for the input guys. Just trying to explore all the avenues, I'll just get a good one to start off. As for mods probably at most a lid, converter, LT headers, ory, and cat back. I'm going to keep it mild and hopefully user friendly. Thanks again. See ya. John

12-26-2005, 03:24 PM	#7
98ls1blackbird Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jenison, Mi Posts: 159 1998 Trans am Black	That's right where I want to be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 John

01-04-2006, 08:33 PM	#11
redline Sideways to da next light Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: okc Age: 26 Posts: 111 2000 trans am black	tci 3000 to 3500 stall is all you need bro.trust me i have a 3500 in mine and its my daily driver.but be safe and get an external cooler.