March 02, 2016
4L60E Performance & Heavy-Duty Transmission Build Charts
Heavy-Duty Pickup Builds
Option A
Quick upgrades for big performance without a big price tag.
- ChooseLine Pressure Booster Kit
- SmartShell®Heavy Duty Reaction Shell Kit77749-02K
- Rear Stator Support Bushing77002BT-01
- 4thGear Super Hold Servo77767K
- Heavy Duty 2-3 Shift Valve77754-41
Option B
Best parts for heavy-duty recalibration and durability.
- Performance PackHP-4L60E-01
- SmartShell®Heavy Duty Reaction Shell Kit77749-02K
- Heavy Duty 3-4 Clutch Backing Plate Kit74140-01K
- Rear Stator Support Bushing77002BT-01
- 4thGear Super Hold Servo77767K
- Heavy Duty 2-3 Shift Valve77754-41
Level 1 Performance Builds
For lightly modified performance/enthusiast vehicles.
Options A and B are separate ways to get to similar levels of performance. Option A is easily done withtransmissionin the vehicle and does not require valve body removal. Option B has similar effect on shifting, etc., however these partsdorequire transmission removal and disassembly. If/when the Option A (4th and 2nd servo’s) is combined with Option B Performance Pack HP-4L60E-01, the result is very close to a Level 2 build.
Option A
Upgrades for performance recalibration and durability, no trans removal required. Most change in shift feel comes from the servos.
- ChooseLine Pressure Booster Kit
- 4thGear Super Hold Servo77767K
- Choose 2ndGear Servo:
Option B
Best parts for performance recalibration and durability. Most change in shift feel comes from the Performance Pack.
- Performance PackHP-4L60E-01
- SmartShell®Heavy Duty Reaction Shell Kit77749-02K
- Heavy Duty 3-4 Clutch Backing Plate Kit74140-01K
- Rear Stator Support Bushing77002BT-01
Level 2 Performance Build
For moderately modified performance vehicles (up to 450HP).
Heavy-duty parts and recalibration allow transmissions to endure power levels beyond what a stock transmission is built to handle.
- Performance PackHP-4L60E-01
- SmartShell®Heavy Duty Reaction Shell Kit77749-02K
- Heavy Duty 3-4 Clutch Backing Plate Kit74140-01K
- Rear Stator Support Bushing77002BT-01
- Heavy Duty 2-3 Shift Valve77754-41
- 4thGear Super Hold Servo77767K
- 2ndGear “Corvette” Ratio Servo77701-04K
- Kevlar®Extra Wide Intermediate Band77700-01K
- Input Drum Reinforcement Kit77733-51K
Level 3 Performance Build
For all extreme performance applications, above 450HP.
The ultimate collection of 4L60/E upgrades for maximum strength, durability and quick shifts, including Smart-Tech®parts to ensure trannies stay out of the shop. When installed in a 4L65-E or 4L70-E, a Sonnax Level 3 build delivers a big power tranny that not only exceeds the capabilities of the 650 ft-lb 4L75-E, but is moving well into 4L80-E territory. For those on the fence about swapping transmissions, it's a great way to avoid the complications and inefficiencies of converting to a 4L80-E.
- Performance PackHP-4L60E-01
- SmartShell®HD Reaction Shell Kit77749-02K
- Heavy Duty 2-3 Shift Valve77754-41
- 4thGear Super Hold Servo77767K
- 2ndGear Super Hold Servo77911-03K
- Kevlar®Extra Wide Intermediate Band77700-01K
- Choose技术进步®输入住房和重型Shaft
- Choose Heavy Duty Output Shaft:
- Heavy Duty Reaction Shaft Kit74602-01K
- 2.84 Input Carrier Kit77284-K
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