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08686961
Chevrolet’s heavy-duty parts program has shifted into overdrive with the introduction of a
new 4L60 automatic transmission assembly. This sophisticated four-speed is GM’s
first remanufactured, over-the-counter automatic transmission assembly
for high-performance vehicles.
GM Motorsports Technology Group engineer Mark McPhail put together
this appealing package that’s based on the 4L60 transmission (“3FFM” code) installed
in ’93 Camaro Z28s. The 4L60 transmission’s steep 3.06:1 first-gear ratio produces
quick off-the-line acceleration, while its 0.70:1 overdriven fourth gear and lock-up
torque converter provide quiet, economical cruising.
This heavy-duty Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission is assembled
with premium components from GM’s parts shelves. The turbine input shaft is shot-peened
to improve its durability, and the 3-4 clutch pack is upgraded with Kevlar friction
material. A high-ratio (0.74:1) servo with increased surface area applies the
intermediate band positively. The valve body is calibrated for 5500rpm upshifts
at wide open throttle--and unlike some automatics, the high-performance 4L60 will
upshift into fourth gear at full throttle.

The transmission assembly includes a 298mm (11-3/4 inches) diameter torque converter that
is specially designed for high-rpm operation. The converter housing is made from high-strength
steel alloy. Furnace-brazed fins and a lock-up converter clutch rated to handle 400 lbs.-ft. of
torque add reliability. The stall speed is approximately 1800 rpm with a high-performance small-block.
The 4L60 transmission is the successor to the workhorse 700R4 four-speed automatic used in
thousands of rear-wheel-drive GM vehicles. Instructions are included for adapting the wiring
harnesses in pre-’93 computer-controlled cars to the 4L60 transmission. The 4L60 can also be wired
for operation without a computer in street rods, bracket racers, off-road trucks, and other
emission-exempt applications. A fourth-gear pressure switch and replacement throttle valve spring
are also supplied to calibrate the 4L60 for use with early-model vehicles. A replacement
tail shaft extension housing (24214689) is available that moves the transmission mount to the same
location as a Turbo 400 transmission.
For commuting, cruising, or competition, the new 4L60 four-speed is the automatic choice!

High Performance 4L60 Specifications
Part Number: 8686960
Type: Automatic four-speed overdrive with lock-up torque converter.
Gear Ratios:1st 3.06, 2cd 1.63, 3rd 1.00, 4th 0.70, Reverse 2.29
Converter Diameter: 298 mm (11.7 inches)

Converter Stall Torque Ratio: 1.84 to 2.34
Maximum Engine Speed: 6250 rpm
Maximum Towing Capacity: 7000 lbs.
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight: 8600 lbs.
Fluid Capacity: 11 quarts (dry)
Fluid Type: Dextron II
Weight (with converter): 164 lbs. (dry) 184 lbs. (wet)
Shift Quadrant: P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1 |