Great creation. I'm thinking of doing a late model V8 swap in an S10 and the 4L60E is still good so I might go this route instead of buying a 700R4 (4L60).
Thank you for this video. I do have a question. I was under the impression that if you left the switches in forth gear mode and the shift selector in OD, that the transmission would start out in second gear but up and down shift thru 2nd,3rd,4th normally. Is that correct? Regardless, Cheers from Alaska! 🍺
I like the idea of no computer but I also know how absent-minded some of us could be and I be a little concerned about burning up a transmission because I forgot to hit the right switch at the right time or hit the wrong switch at the wrong time
If you run a good cooler even at extended cruising speeds no lockup isn’t the end of the world. The th350s and 400s don’t have lockups and they run like that all day. The more modern transmissions may be more sensitive but it’s still not the end of the world
I’m looking to do this in a derby car, and all I will ever use is first and reverse, with the shifter, so when I wire the switches up. leave it first gear at all times then just use the shifter to go in reverse, then when I throw it to first it will be in first?
Depends on the vehicle but most late 80s through 90s light duty trucks, SUVs and some cars had this transmission. Would also work with 4l70e and 4l80e transmissions
@@excitationofstereocilia2103 th-cam.com/video/oZKmWT01dTg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=L6QJYTyCVBv2JZC- Over simplification, but a manual valvebody let's you be in the gear you shift to. No Auto shifting
I'm sure it doesn't need 12 volts all the time only when the key is on I'm sure why would you want a drain on the battery like that when its not running idk for sure but it makes sense
As long as none of the switches are on, there will be no drain on the battery. Hooking it up to an ignition 12v instead of constant would work the same. In my case it was just easier to hook up to a constant 12v
Boy that' seems sketchy lol I'm trying to imagine myself trying to work them switchs and haul ass all at same time lmao. But certainly better than nothing
@@slimsauto2406 Damn quick response time thank you. But what switch positions do they need to be in? To go back in forward do you just put shifter back in D and shift with switches? Do you notice if the trans shifts hard due to line pressure?
@@torque8475 doesn't matter switch positions. Yes just put the shifter back in d and good to go. Does shift hard cause it's max line pressure but less wear on the clutches that way
LoL......crimp a few more wires together and you can shift with the gear shifter.... toggle switch is super ghetto I remember watching the guy years ago doing this with house light switches omfg people trying to reinvent the wheel
@@slimsauto2406no disrespect meant, but he's right, your solution is super trashy and ghetto. You don't need a $1k computer. Just Holley's TPS kit and get the RPM signal out of the ignition.
@@excitationofstereocilia2103 Exactly, there are standalone PCM controllers for more modern automatic transmissions, either because you are going to use a carbureted engine or another engine that uses different electronics. Just an example, you could put a Rover V8 in a Firebird or Camaro that has a 3800 V6 which is the same as the Rover but with two fewer pistons. So you could use the original PCM from the Rover and control the original 4L60E transmission from the Firebird.
Awesome bro. Just what I've been looking for.
Great creation. I'm thinking of doing a late model V8 swap in an S10 and the 4L60E is still good so I might go this route instead of buying a 700R4 (4L60).
Sounds sweet. Can't wait to see it
Thank you for just saying this clearly. Nobody does that
I try to keep it as simple as i can
Thank you for this video. I do have a question. I was under the impression that if you left the switches in forth gear mode and the shift selector in OD, that the transmission would start out in second gear but up and down shift thru 2nd,3rd,4th normally. Is that correct? Regardless, Cheers from Alaska! 🍺
From what I know that is correct but never really tested it
I like the idea of no computer but I also know how absent-minded some of us could be and I be a little concerned about burning up a transmission because I forgot to hit the right switch at the right time or hit the wrong switch at the wrong time
Yea just want to drive
If you run a good cooler even at extended cruising speeds no lockup isn’t the end of the world. The th350s and 400s don’t have lockups and they run like that all day. The more modern transmissions may be more sensitive but it’s still not the end of the world
They labeled a to u on the back of the plug.. Could u list those positions as colors change from different pigtails please
great video very informative and to the point did it work out?
I got a headache just running thru the gears by switch. Alot to keep up with
Does take a little thinking. Might do a new video on a manual valve body and just manual shifting through the gears. It's supposed to be wire free
Great info
Thank you! ! !
I’m looking to do this in a derby car, and all I will ever use is first and reverse, with the shifter, so when I wire the switches up. leave it first gear at all times then just use the shifter to go in reverse, then when I throw it to first it will be in first?
Yep. Should work
What plug part number did you use
Hey just wondering when this is in second gear will it hold second gear without changing
Need to put that on a paddle shifter that be dope
True
Great info. Saved me a lot of money! Thank you!!!
Glad to help
this a great video what years transmission does this work with?
Depends on the vehicle but most late 80s through 90s light duty trucks, SUVs and some cars had this transmission. Would also work with 4l70e and 4l80e transmissions
Wow! Do it right buddy!
Awesome. SUBBED
For all that just throw in a manual shift body, and 4th gear lock up switch.
Can u explain what that would be like
@@excitationofstereocilia2103
th-cam.com/video/oZKmWT01dTg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=L6QJYTyCVBv2JZC-
Over simplification, but a manual valvebody let's you be in the gear you shift to. No Auto shifting
So the 700r4 is the last option without a computer ??
Yes
I'm sure it doesn't need 12 volts all the time only when the key is on I'm sure why would you want a drain on the battery like that when its not running idk for sure but it makes sense
As long as none of the switches are on, there will be no drain on the battery. Hooking it up to an ignition 12v instead of constant would work the same. In my case it was just easier to hook up to a constant 12v
Boy that' seems sketchy lol I'm trying to imagine myself trying to work them switchs and haul ass all at same time lmao. But certainly better than nothing
😂😂😂
what about reverse
put car in neutral, get out and push.
But how do you do reverse?
Just put the shifter in reverse
@@slimsauto2406 Damn quick response time thank you. But what switch positions do they need to be in? To go back in forward do you just put shifter back in D and shift with switches? Do you notice if the trans shifts hard due to line pressure?
@@torque8475 doesn't matter switch positions. Yes just put the shifter back in d and good to go. Does shift hard cause it's max line pressure but less wear on the clutches that way
@@slimsauto2406 Sweet man thank you. I think I’m gonna go the way with the shifter but this is a good way to understand how it works.
@@torque8475 glad I could help
LoL......crimp a few more wires together and you can shift with the gear shifter.... toggle switch is super ghetto I remember watching the guy years ago doing this with house light switches omfg people trying to reinvent the wheel
Hey man. A lot cheaper than a computer
@@slimsauto2406no disrespect meant, but he's right, your solution is super trashy and ghetto. You don't need a $1k computer. Just Holley's TPS kit and get the RPM signal out of the ignition.
@@lucasarredondo1429wow so holly makes a kit so it's all automatically sensed ?
@@excitationofstereocilia2103 Exactly, there are standalone PCM controllers for more modern automatic transmissions, either because you are going to use a carbureted engine or another engine that uses different electronics. Just an example, you could put a Rover V8 in a Firebird or Camaro that has a 3800 V6 which is the same as the Rover but with two fewer pistons. So you could use the original PCM from the Rover and control the original 4L60E transmission from the Firebird.
@@excitationofstereocilia2103 To recap, if you are going to use a carbureted engine, with a TPS kit you can keep your factory electronic transmission.
What about reverse? 4:12
Just place the shifter in reverse. Easy day
Learn how to do relay work you could use one switch in that case