Jump to content

Tranny opinion?


89oldscutlass

Recommended Posts

What do you guys think about the 125 3 speed automatic tranny? Ive been told by other mechanics that they are better built then the 4t60 and the 4t60e what do you guys think?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

What do you guys think about the 125 3 speed automatic tranny? Ive been told by other mechanics that they are better built then the 4t60 and the 4t60e what do you guys think?

 

the 3t40/125c is a light duty trans and I would not recommend it in a car much heavier than an N-body, and definitely not behind a v6 (which of course did not stop GM from offering the base T code 3.1 with a 3t40)

 

the 440t4/4t60(e) is a heavier duty tranny and works better in heavier cars and is a must have behind any of the larger buick V6's (3.3/3.8)

 

aside from all the graemlins either can have, 3t40s tend to lose the TCC, which can be patched via a plug. the 4t60's dont lose the TCC anywhere near as oftern, and in their case cannot be unplugged without destroying the tranny - but at the same time, a 4t60 is VERY sussceptible to instant death should you go from R to D with the engine anything over 700ish rpm idle

 

long story short - 4t60 gets my vote

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...