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4T60 V8 / swap by jron
Started on: 12-09-2005 11:02 PM
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Report this Post12-09-2005 11:02 PM Click Here to See the Profile for jronSend a Private Message to jronDirect Link to This Post
Ok I found a trans. I have read all the search info. on this. Am I right in saying that a trans for a 3.8, will be stronger than a 3.4 ?
I just want to be sure, before I get one and have it rebuilt. This is for a SBC swap. No major power build,just alum.heads,and cam change, TPI. The trans is from a Buick Regal 92, with a 3.8 motor. Will this work ???

Thanks for answers and +'s

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Report this Post12-10-2005 07:28 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Joseph UpsonSend a Private Message to Joseph UpsonDirect Link to This Post
The best thing to do is go to a local transmission parts supply source and purchase the update manual for the four speed series usually about $17 that will list the gear ratios and torque converter stall speeds. The book is by a company named ATSG I believe, mine is at a relatives house so I can't help with the info.
My understanding is that the strongest would have been in a Caddilac but it is possible that in the later years all in a particular series carry the same ratings and updates.

Make sure you get the decoder information so that you have the right gear ratios for the type of performance and fuel economy you desire, since you will have a very powerful engine in stock form relative to the 2.8 you may want to lean toward the low side in stall on the torque converter which GM has OE applications going as high as 2700 stall for some of the four cylinders. That would be great for racing launches if you could get the traction but for normal driving possibly a bit excessive. I would opt for a 3.42 final drive ratio and about 1800 stall which I believe is about the happy medium point for fuel economy and performance, that should push you close to 30 MPG and still keep your 0-60 times in the 5 sec range.

I've owned a 3.23, 3.42 and 3.73 rear axle IROC, 3.42 replaced the 3.73 when the ring gear droped a tooth, cars which weigh about 600 lbs more than the fiero and are not as aerodynamic that still managed around 25 MPG hwy. The 3.73 was a blast to drive with the stock converter with a stall around 1800 with the moded 305 TPI and later 383 TPI but that was with a 16 gal tank and gas prices in $1.07 gal price range. If you commute 30 miles one way which I did at some point for school and work economy becomes an issue.

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Report this Post12-10-2005 08:57 AM Click Here to See the Profile for fiero4.3LClick Here to visit fiero4.3L's HomePageSend a Private Message to fiero4.3LDirect Link to This Post
Also, a low torque motor will stall much lower than a high torque one. This means a converter rated at 2700rpm for a 4cylinder will probably stall close to 4000rpm with a 350. With a 350, a converter for a 4.9 should give a little more rpm than the rated stall. High stall is hard on the trans and is awful on the street for normal driving because its going to tach up at every light. There have been special converters built that act like two different stall converters but they arent made for the 4t60.

1989 and newer had 10 clutches instead of 8. If you decide to change some of the bushings, take the pieces to a shop and have them do it. The bushings are cheap but the bushing driver set is several hundred dollars. You can also use sockets and extensions as drivers or cut your own aluminum driver heads on a lathe.

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