Yeap, still here and continue to work on my 3.5 v6 swap.. R&D takes a lot of time especially when you are in unchartered territory.
As i had mentioned earlier, I was toying with the idea of doing mods to the transmission (4T45e) to fit my needs. I was not in the mood of getting another transmisson. I have already gone through three tranny's.
I have relocated the transmission connector location. The stock location of the transmission connector interferers with the exhaust manifold and exhaust crossover. I am now happy with the final results.
First things first: I removed the side transmission cover to access the transmission connector. I removed the transmission connector from the transmission and cut back the connector housing.
Photo of the connector housing cut back.
Photo of stock transmission connector housing with 36mm expansion plug installed.
I have my son fabricate a new transmission connector housing. Basically, just an Aluminuim block, 5/8" thick that has been machined.
Photo of the transmission side cover modified to accept the new transmission transmission connector block.
Photo of transmission side cover modified with transmission connector block in place.
Photo of transmission case (exterior) with transmission connector block installed.
Currently I am waiting on a number of items to complete the connector relocation. 1. RTV specific for auto transmissions. 2. A new transmission connector and wiring harness. Once those items arrive, I should be able ot complete the connector relocation and move on to the next item, axles!!!
I know such fun. Hopefully I have figured out what items I will need to complete the axle installation.
