ss454327 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I just bought an '05 AWD and I was under the impression it had a 4L85E from the factory but now I've been hearing 4L65E or 4L60E and I'm curious which information is correct. I'm looking at an article from Superchevy.com that states the '04 had a 4L85E and I remember reading up on them in the past and being fairly certain that was correct. Help me figure this out please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) I wish it was the 80E. That article is a misprint. Your looking at a 65E. Edited August 27, 2008 by Krambo (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454327 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 That's what I've been finding but I still see a few articles claiming it was an 80 or 85 but most of them are from around the time the SS first came out so I'm thinking GM intended to put that in and changed it come production time. Really blows IMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 look for RPO code M32 in your glovebox....... M32 = 4L65E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ss454327 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 Just checked...M32! That sucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Can the 4l60 fit in in the ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperStock Posted November 13, 2019 Report Share Posted November 13, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 9:04 AM, Joel said: Can the 4l60 fit in in the ss Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someotherguy Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 11:04 AM, Joel said: Can the 4l60 fit in in the ss Physically, yes. Functionally, no, not without a lot of work - the 4L60 is just another name for the 700R4 which is similar to the 4L60E/4L65E but does not have electronic control that the E trans has. It uses a throttle valve cable to control line pressure and shift points. The newest fullsize truck you'd find the 4L60 on is 1992 and they fit the old school small block. 4L60E can fit but isn't as strong as the 4L65E, and there are also many revisions of the 4L60E over the years that an older one may not be electrically compatible. Best to stick to the 4L65E or have yours rebuilt. Or swap in a 4L80E which is some work but worth it if you're making more power than stock. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22runbull Posted July 27, 2020 Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 My Transmission is acting up wanted to swap out to a new year.....any 10 speeds that will work ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 6 hours ago, 22runbull said: My Transmission is acting up wanted to swap out to a new year.....any 10 speeds that will work ???? Schwinn used to make some good 10 speeds ? But seriously, that would be a fun idea, but probably a lot of work, the most problematic being the computer setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22runbull Posted July 28, 2020 Report Share Posted July 28, 2020 Any good shift kit out here for Silverado SS 03 to 05..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank 696 Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 Had transmission rebuilt in 2004 ss Silverado, it's slipping again, I'm ready to buy something built, or 4L80... do you recommend any aftermarket transmissions? Or,will 4L80 slip rite in? Or is it 4L80E? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meistro57 Posted April 20, 2022 Report Share Posted April 20, 2022 On 11/20/2021 at 2:59 PM, Frank 696 said: Had transmission rebuilt in 2004 ss Silverado, it's slipping again, I'm ready to buy something built, or 4L80... do you recommend any aftermarket transmissions? Or,will 4L80 slip rite in? Or is it 4L80E? Find a new transmission guy. I had mine rebuilt last year for the same 04 SS and I beat my truck pretty good. I told my trans guy it needed to handle 700hp. I was planning ahead for when I replace the 6.0 with LS3 427 stroker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chew Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 I have a 03 Silverado ss. All wheel drive with 4l65e does anyone know if one from a 05 Escalade will bolt right up it’s the same tranny and all wheel drive transfer case ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 As I understand it, the 03 SS was built using the AWD drivetrain from the Escalade. But I am not sure if there are any small differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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