Well the dreaded happened this week. Transmission blew in the SS. There are alot of 4T65-E transmissions online in my area but I have been told mine is the rarest. Why cant I use any 4T65-E HD transmission. I HAVE ONE FROM A SUPERCHARGED 01 BUICK REGAL, but was told by a transmission shop that the only vehicles that are compatible are the 04 GTP, 04 Monte Carlo SS or the 04 Impala SS. Is this just something transmission shops say to get a 1500.00 rebuild or is there any fact to it? Have looked online and couldnt find an answer. Any help would be appriciated!!! Thanks
I guess 1500.00 wouldnt be bad it it was a beefed up racing transmission build, but 4T65-E used transmissions are going for 200.00-300.00. But supposedly only 4T65-E's from those exact years and models will work. Just dont get it!!!
The problem with a used transmission from a junkyard ... you never know what problems it has. Worse case scenario you have another POS transmission that needs to be rebuilt.
You will never find a beefed up "racing" transmission for $1500 lol
Only triple edge performance offers beefed up 4t65e's and they start at like $4k
Most of the wiring between the 2003 and 2004 models years changed. Well, I shouldnt say MOST, but a fair amount did and I wouldnt be too surprised if the wiring to or from the transmission didnt as well.
The 4t65e is not the same as a 4t653HD... you need the HD one and you wont likely find them online at that price.
Got my car back from the shop and they put a high performance racing transmission rebuild kit in it for 1900.00. Seems good so far, Guess I have one year to try to break it..
wow thats not bad at all. I have the 3.8 motor w/ 4t65e for my 04, its the LS tho not the SS, and they want to charge me 24-2500 for a rebuild!
I dropped my tranny and opened opened the side cover, ordered the solenoids so hopefully that will fix my issue! But yes... Good luck with it.
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