Chevrolet Performance introduces new 4L75-E transmission

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

Chevrolet Performance Brings the Beef With the new 4L75-E Transmission! #TENSEMA16 - Hot Rod Network

The 4L60-series is the absolute workhorse of late-model GM vehicles, seeing use in millions of cars and trucks throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. It’s a four-speed automatic with overdrive and a lock-up converter and shares its dimensions (and a few parts) with the older 700R4. While it served faithfully in stock applications — F-Bodies, B-Bodies, Corvettes, and light-duty trucks and vans — it was common for many hot rodders to swap in 4L80s when it came time for a transmission upgrade.

Based internally on the TH400, the 4L80 is a monster — its larger size means that many cars need a modified transmission tunnel to fit the bigger case and in some cases a new driveshaft is needed. Plus, the larger 4L80 weighed more than the 4L60-series, a consideration for some builders.

For those who want a bolt-in solution for their 4L60 woes, the 4L75-E is GM’s answer, rated for 650 lb-ft of torque! This is an upgrade over the later 4L70-E transmissions, featuring 155 lb-ft more torque capacity.

Chevrolet Performance did this by upgrading the planetary gears with 5-pinion gearsets over the previous four, reinforcing the input drum, adding a higher-capacity servo, a more robust 3-4 clutch and a larger, stronger 2-4 band.

This is a godsend for guys who want to build up a 4L60-equipped car or truck, but aren’t ready to hack and hammer things up for a bigger transmission.

Bru · Nov 1, 2016

Very cool. Can't wait to see price.

Gone_2022 · Nov 1, 2016

How much is this thing?

Edit: I was treed. I am intrigued for sure

willizm · Nov 1, 2016

The problem is that the cars this would go in are worth 5-10k and a junkyard 4l80e with some effort will be a far cheaper solution that has great durability. If this were 8-10 years ago this would be awesome, but it's too little too late in a market that wouldn't fully adopt it IMHO.

Gone_2022 · Nov 1, 2016

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Review before next season

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

Bru said:
Very cool. Can't wait to see price.

lastls1 said:
How much is this thing?

Edit: I was treed. I am intrigued for sure

SUPERMATIC 4L75-E
4-Speed Automatic Transmission P/N 24283281 MSRP: $3,688†

Racing & Performance Transmissions | Chevrolet

Supermatic 4L75-E Transmission | Chevrolet

fwiw.

SuperMatic 4L85-E
4-Speed Automatic Transmission P/N 19300175 MSRP: $3,544†

Gone_2022 · Nov 1, 2016

willizm said:
The problem is that the cars this would go in are worth 5-10k and a junkyard 4l80e with some effort will be a far cheaper solution that has great durability. If this were 8-10 years ago this would be awesome, but it's too little too late in a market that wouldn't fully adopt it IMHO.

This all depends on the price of this transmission. If it's over 2k it's not worth it. If under it's something to consider if you want a plug and play work horse

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

willizm said:
The problem is that the cars this would go in are worth 5-10k and a junkyard 4l80e with some effort will be a far cheaper solution that has great durability. If this were 8-10 years ago this would be awesome, but it's too little too late in a market that wouldn't fully adopt it IMHO.

you're thinkin' just that market though. the market is there for resto-mod builds and things of that nature.

Gone_2022 · Nov 1, 2016

Well looks like yaj yak just answered my question. I'm out at 3600 dollars I will rofl

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

and also, at $3500 MSRP with a warranty from GMPP, it's priced lower than I thought it would be.

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

at thinking it was going to be less than 2k.

a brand new 4L65e is $2500.

Gone_2022 · Nov 1, 2016

Yaj Yak said:
at thinking it was going to be less than 2k.

a brand new 4L65e is $2500.

I can have hopes. I mean I'll just walk down the street from my work ask FLT to build my trans to hold more power than this one for 2k out the door

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

that's different though. of course aftermarket will be much cheaper.

go price out an LS9 from GMPP and then think of all the ways to make that power, MUCH cheaper.

Gone_2022 · Nov 1, 2016

Yea you are right. I guess I just cannot get the sticker shock out of my head. That's knocking on the door of a mild build 4L80 money with a t brake. (Again I know aftermarket) but damn

Turbocharged400sbc · Nov 1, 2016

willizm said:
The problem is that the cars this would go in are worth 5-10k and a junkyard 4l80e with some effort will be a far cheaper solution that has great durability. If this were 8-10 years ago this would be awesome, but it's too little too late in a market that wouldn't fully adopt it IMHO.

So much negativity towards trannies

OffshoreDrilling · Nov 1, 2016

Plug and play has a huge value. Absolutely a market for this transmissions, timing could have been better (sooner) as stated. The market for this trans vs a 4l80 are two different people IMO. someone wanting to put a decently hot motor in a car and just use it vs someone modding the piss out of a car and racing/beating the hell out of it.

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

OffshoreDrilling said:
Plug and play has a huge value. Absolutely a market for this transmissions, timing could have been better (sooner) as stated. The market for this trans vs a 4l80 are two different people IMO. someone wanting to put a decently hot motor in a car and just use it vs someone modding the piss out of a car and racing/beating the hell out of it.

exactly.

not to mention, the sometimes "better" ratios of the 4l65e vs the 4l80e

willizm · Nov 1, 2016

I'm not trying to be a downer here guys, but just saying that this is too little too late. Sure the guy putting together a hotrod may go for this trans but those guys are more akin to getting a th350 due to its simplicity for that application. Likewise someone building to handle power will go other routes. I just think this offering isn't going to appeal to either the hotrod or performance market.

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

nah. it will.

go look how many restomods get 4l65es thrown in them, METRIC FUCKTONS. and this... oh hey it holds that much power, with a warranty for x amount more. IN. and like i said, i really thought it would have been pricier even.

the restomod/hotrod market is unlike anything else. logic gets tossed out the window for cool factor.

Gone_2022 · Nov 1, 2016

Yaj Yak said:
nah. it will.

go look how many restomods get 4l65es thrown in them, METRIC FUCKTONS. and this... oh hey it holds that much power, with a warranty for x amount more. IN. and like i said, i really thought it would have been pricier even.

the restomod/hotrod market is unlike anything else. logic gets tossed out the window for cool factor.

How will the warranty work, and what will you include and not include as far as coverage? Will this be like the Vette's of old where they cover you as long as you are not tracking your "track car"?

Its a dangerous gray area to start warrantying race car parts.

Example I slap this in my car, spray a 300 at it. Leave wheels in the air and smoke the clutches in the process. Do I then get to bring it back to GM for a free replacement over and over?

Just food for thought.

willizm · Nov 1, 2016

Yaj Yak said:
nah. it will.

go look how many restomods get 4l65es thrown in them, METRIC FUCKTONS. and this... oh hey it holds that much power, with a warranty for x amount more. IN. and like i said, i really thought it would have been pricier even.

the restomod/hotrod market is unlike anything else. logic gets tossed out the window for cool factor.

How about we take a bet. I'll bet $50 that over the course of 1 year after this trans is released to the general public that no current members of TCG will buy this trans. I mean if metric fucktons, in all caps no less, will use this trans then it's a pretty safe bet on your end right?

What do you say? IN?

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

lastls1 said:
How will the warranty work, and what will you include and not include as far as coverage? Will this be like the Vette's of old where they cover you as long as you are not tracking your "track car"?

Its a dangerous gray area to start warrantying race car parts.

Example I slap this in my car, spray a 300 at it. Leave wheels in the air and smoke the clutches in the process. Do I then get to bring it back to GM for a free replacement over and over?

Just food for thought.

entirely different id bet.

GMPP has warrantied their parts... for like... always. that's why they can charge the premiums they do. how does the warranty process work? no idea.

willizm said:
How about we take a bet. I'll bet $50 that over the course of 1 year after this trans is released to the general public that no current members of TCG will buy this trans. I mean if metric fucktons, in all caps no less, will use this trans then it's a pretty safe bet on your end right?

What do you say? IN?

you're kidding right?

COMPLETELY different markets. I think there is what, 2-3 cars on tcg even able to be considered resto-mods :rofl:

boostedguy05 · Nov 1, 2016

how many TCG'ers have built a ground up resto-mod with fuck it money.

this will sell like hotcakes to old farts with a lot of fuck it money. not so much here, where the people with fuck it money have cars that have *a lot* more power than this will hold.

*relative term.

Yaj Yak · Nov 1, 2016

yeah i'd bet the majority of restomods built, or even cars built with gmpp parts, never see above 4,000 rpm.

willizm · Nov 1, 2016

Oh, I thought you were confident on taking that bet

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