Thread: Built 4t65e - The results are in.

Alright, I got the shift kit springs moved around per Greg's suggestion





The valve body is all put back together minus the 1-2 shift valve. It showed signs of flaking/scarred anodization. This must be a fairly common issue. Sonnax offers a drop in replacement valve. Hoping my trans place has them in stock.



Gratuitous bench shot



And my $12 organization method



Going to the trans shop tomorrow. Looking to get new accumulator pistons, a 1-2 shift valve, and pick up the super secret snap ring they ordered for me. Also going to see what they have to tighten up the third clutch pack.

Shift kit arrangement looks good. How you have it mounted to a table makes me laugh because that's exactly how I did my first transmission.

Couple methods for tightening up third clutch pack. One is going to be to use a razor blade to remove all of the friction material off of an outer lugged 3rd steel/friction (used one that you pulled out) or to take one of then.055" plates out and use a mid 80s 440T4 3rd steel which is. 090" and puts it around .030-.040" clearance.

What is this super secret snap ring they ordered?

Originally Posted by 02NavyBlue

I'm interested to see how a transgo kit works with a trans that has the clutches tightened up. In my mind, both of those will improve shift feel about the same, seems like a pretty performance oriented setup. Should be awesome

I think so. Before the swap, I'm going back to stock shift times in the tune, just as a starting point. Should still be a pretty good kick in the pants.

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

Since you like tools, I'll suggest another tool.


Bracket to mount trans on engine stand. HF has four wheel stands on sale at times and a bracket is a piece of cake to weld up.


Basic 90 degree with a couple of pieces in the angle to give it added support


A buddy had given me a leftover piece of 1/4" stock. Sure it was way too thick for what I needed, solid though. If you play around with a hoist on it.. you'll find where to grind a slight notch for the perfect balanced lifting spot too.

Honestly Bill, I really don't mind the bench mount. That could just be because I've never had one on a stand though. The only disadvantages I see to a bench mount is,
1.) You have to plan ahead for the reverse servo removal/installation
2.) You have to test final drive end play before mounting it
3.) You can't test the oil pump drive shaft spin until it's all together and off the bench. Although, I could drill a large hole in the bench if it bothered me that much.

I may eventually build a rack. Especially now that I know a good inexpensive welder guy, but I would have to be doing a lot more trans work than I'm doing right now.

Originally Posted by DJNight2k

Bill, THAT is absolutely Genius! I have one of the GM Kent Moore trans brackets for these trans, but at the moment I don't have a bench and bench mount to attach it to.. The engine stand mount is a killer idea! Wonder if anyone sells one of those pre-made. How much would you charge to make me one? (I don't have access to a welder)

There is a generic bench mount available. Slightly cheaper then the Kent Moore piece.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190743363247...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
And for about $60 in lumber and an afternoon, you can have a really nice bench.

Originally Posted by BillBoost37

I don't have a welder or trans either.


Literally. I took the piece off the stand. Bolted it to the lower back bolt. Then planned a piece up and another across. Including enough room for the fwd band servo to be in and still turn fully on the stand. Which was covered by using that back bolt and the arm from the stand.


Brandon realizes...I just went into the cases and found a bolt that worked for that. Snapped the other week for him.


A couple of trans only cases

I'll get there eventually Bill.

Originally Posted by DJNight2k

Just for a little more clarification from you/Greg, after moving the springs around, what if any of the spacer sleeves and washers did you use around the servo pins from the kit? I thought Greg mentioned not using any spacers/washers but it looks like you have some in there. Just curious since I will be doing one this week.

Spacer placement was just as the instructions stated.

The washer I was speaking of was to be in the 3-4 accumulator housing. Decided against that. The 3 spring setup should be sufficient.