Well I now know what I'll be getting myself for x-mas. A new transmission. My Trans Am decided to blow the tranny on my way to work. I made it about 3 miles in 1st gear. This sucks. 
Merry Christmas to me.
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Well I knew it was on it's way out, so I've already got a shop in mind. I'm gonna have it rebuilt with corvette servos and all that jazz. I was just hoping to make it till after x-mas.
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Well I now know what I'll be getting myself for x-mas. A new transmission. My Trans Am decided to blow the tranny on my way to work. I made it about 3 miles in 1st gear. This sucks.
What year is your Trans Am?
Demon-Xanth
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Auto right? The 4L60e is a very common transmission, found in Cameros, Caprices, Corvettes, Jaguars, trucks...
If you're looking to save some cash, there'll be one in any junkyard that has GM vehicles.
If you're looking to save some cash, there'll be one in any junkyard that has GM vehicles.
Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Well I now know what I'll be getting myself for x-mas. A new transmission. My Trans Am decided to blow the tranny on my way to work. I made it about 3 miles in 1st gear. This sucks.
What year is your Trans Am?
91. Though I guess now I could do the auto to manual swap.
the 460LE is a 4th gen transmission, Mine is a 3rd gen so t uses the 700r4, though I'm thinking of going with a t-56 swap.
Junk Yard Dog is your friend!
Sorry to hear about that. Blown trannies are a sure way to ruin your day.
Sorry to hear about that. Blown trannies are a sure way to ruin your day.
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Well I now know what I'll be getting myself for x-mas. A new transmission. My Trans Am decided to blow the tranny on my way to work. I made it about 3 miles in 1st gear. This sucks.
What year is your Trans Am?
91. Though I guess now I could do the auto to manual swap.
Doing the Auto to manual swap is a PITA from what I hear.
You should be able to just rebuild yours, or have it rebuilt.
If you have the time you can buy a kit and do it yourself.
JulesMaximus
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Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Originally posted by: Zysoclaplem
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
Well I now know what I'll be getting myself for x-mas. A new transmission. My Trans Am decided to blow the tranny on my way to work. I made it about 3 miles in 1st gear. This sucks.
What year is your Trans Am?
91. Though I guess now I could do the auto to manual swap.
You'll need a new computer. That might be costly and a PITA.
midwestfisherman
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OUCH! That sucks......the trans on my truck is acting funny too. I'm hoping it stays together until after the holidays too!!!
Demon-Xanth
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700R4? Those are even cheaper! A fully built up one from B&M is only about $1600, and those are ready to race.
K1052
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Pro-Built is usually favored by most third generation fans for a strong aftermarket tranny.
http://www.700r4l60e.com/store/customer/
Pro-Built is the trans I'm going to put in my car (1988 Trans Am) when mine finally gives up. Trouble is, my 700r4 just won't die :Q. I've been not-so-nice to it in the last 5 years, and it still runs perfect, despite having 134k miles on it and my heavy foot to contend with.
OP, sorry to hear about your troubles. I'm sure you know this already, but you may be able to hit up 3rdgen.org and pick up a working stock trans off there for cheap, if you don't have the $$ for a built up one just right now. And the 700r4 is a fairly common trans, so junkyards should have plenty, although the JYs are kind of a crapshoot when it comes to knowing what you're getting.
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