Manually shifting a 4L60E with a carbed setup in my V8 s10

Shining a little light on my trans setup. Fully manual shifting it with switches. The trans is bone stock.
#v8s10 #carbed #4L60E

[@juniorperez9712]

Most cleanest setup I seen with switches and very clear great job bro thanks

[@toddsaechao4484]

Can you show more about the wiring to the transmission plug

[@strattuner]

i like it,my motorhome burned most of the wiring under the lid,now im going to go fully manual with a carb on it,with it shifting in full pressure means my trans lasts longer,by the way,250,000 dollar Ferari's have flipper switches to shift with,no biggy,thanks for showing the simplicity of it all

[@HotrodShane]

you're welcome buddy, i hope you get your motor home fixed back better than ever

[@strattuner]

@@HotrodShane thanks hotrod,i found out that they make a internal vacuum modulator now for 90 bucks and takes the place of the pressure valve that is normally controlled by a ecm,now i can manually shift it and it won't disentegrate down the road,win win

[@tylerjones4060]

@@strattuner what does that part you bought help with in this situation ? I’m about to do this on my 94 Chevy w/350 tbi and a 4l60e lmk please! I’m down a vehicle now and my spare vehicles turbos are going out, smh right lol. Take care - from T J….. let me know !!!!

[@strattuner]

@@tylerjones4060 TRANSGO part 48-mod kit,makes a vacuum modulator the goes inside the trans and takes the place of the pressure modulation solenoid,this makes the trans shift like it did when they had hydraulic controls,the damn thing cost me 90.00 it goes inside the unit and you have to drill one hole in the case for a brass fitting for the vacuum hose to fit to,this eliminates the electronic off and on again screw ups,then you do some wiring,only 5 wires to control the shifts to go full manual,the wiring diagrams are in youtube ,just look up manual controll for 4l60e its there and shows how to internally ground the shift solenoids when you shift with the shift lever,its actually very simple,but you go full manual and you have to be on your toes when you shift it,cause if you're doing 60 and put it in 1st or 2nd ,you are going into that gear despite speed,and it works,i had to do this because my wiring caught fire and no harnesses available for a motorhome,my motorhome is my home,screw properties with taxes on them,i live almost free now

[@excitationofstereocilia2103]

Bro I just drove rattlesnake grade up and down thru Oregon it was the drive of a lifetime the fucking push button thing is epic

[@1TommyVercetti1]

Man I love your set-up. It makes it easy. I will have my Fox body getting my 4l60e easy, thanks for the video

[@HotrodShane]

Thank you and you're welcome!

[@eroom2087]

I just did this on a ztr mower with a 4l60e, works great

[@toddsaechao4484]

I like the setups, thanks

[@terryreynolds1366]

Glad i found your channel doing a ls swap with carburetor and a 4l60e dang I'm glad help a little thanks

[@HotrodShane]

Glad I could help man 👌

[@terryreynolds1366]

@@HotrodShane thanks again

[@-BackyardShenanigans-]

You can also do like what I’m doing with my 4l80e and buy a vacuum regulator for the like pressure then use an arruino or esp32 with some relays for the shifting

[@terryreynolds1366]

@@-BackyardShenanigans- I like help knowing which wire is 2 gear 3gear and over drive thanks help would be appreciate again thanks

[@-BackyardShenanigans-]

@@terryreynolds1366 oh that’s ez so technically the first shift solenoid (A) is all gears . The second solenoid (B) is what changes the set. So that it’s 1 -> 2, solenoid B engages, 3 -> 4. “Overdrive” which is just the TCC is a button you can manually engage, it’s recommended to not engage in gears 1-3 but u can get away with it in 3rd. Hope that helps. I’ve spent so much time learning these transmission bc I wanted to make my own TCM.

[@groggman4204]

Great job, you have to connect the tcc, it can be used in any gear ! 2,3,or4! Then you can get maximum power out of your engine. I have a lock up converter kit in my 700r4 and it works great, like a manual shift power, in3rd I use for towing, works as a Jake brake going down hill.

[@matthewalcorn7272]

Best way to do it

[@mikehammer3951]

Great video,, i tried and it works like you said. Thank u

[@HotrodShane]

Thanks, glad i could help!

[@we-r-one_automotive.daniel3108]

So I'm currently doing it to mine.. is the power solid pink or Pink blk ? And the ground wires? He explains the 1st through 4th well but kind of here there'd the power and ground ..

[@finlay230]

pure class, love it!

[@thegrey8643]

Im actually almost finished with repurposing a 2000 1 ton van computer to operate a 4l80e in a 1980 chevy 1 ton pickup that is carbed. The secret sauce is to trim all the fuel injection stuff off the harness, but leave the sensors and install a tps on the carb, then use a 7 pin HEI module (which converts the analog tach signal to digital on the R terminal) so you get a digital tach reference signal on the R terminal to feed the computer and make the magic shifting happen. Gonna make a 3 part video series about how I made it on my other channel for automotive. Im a Mopar guy just doing some electrical magic for a chevy buddy.

[@sammy13nation94]

Should work exactly like an automatic, I just choose the gears instead of the computer choosing?

[@TokerX]

I did the same to my astrovan when the tcm quit working

[@DrFiero]

This would be REALLY easy to do with an arduino, and two momentary buttons for up/down. And another for the lockup (factory ECM will do lockup in 3rd or 4th, why not have it available in 1/2/3/4!). Hook it up to the brake switch as well so the converter would unlock if you ever hit the brakes. Could even have a simple LED display showing what the selected gear is in case you lost track. Just like a sequential shifter in a bike.

[@HotrodShane]

Hell yeah i never thought of that but it would definitely work and be badass too 😎

[@DUKEVISIONS]

Would really like to see you put that together! @drfiero

[@DrFiero]

@@DUKEVISIONS @hotrodshane -- I've got all the stuff laying around to do it. I'll add it into my 'pending projects' list! Might have something for spring. Hopefully 2023. ;)

[@t0ph3rstreams13]

@DrFiero Did you ever get a video put out on this? I would be really happy if you have I'm sort of looking for a option on manual valve body set up that would be like this. I've got a 69 Buick Riviera that I would love to upgrade the transmission in and run the stock engine. I'm one armed and would like a good option for performance without a manual transmission. Since there will be times where I can't shift because I need my hand on the wheel. 😂

[@mikkalozzz2582]

I'm doing this to my truck tomorrow this thing going good after a year I need it to last lol

[@HotrodShane]

was still going great when i pulled the trans to th350 swap it 2 months ago

[@we-r-one_automotive.daniel3108]

@@HotrodShane hey Shane can you help me out.. real quick? I need to find out the power wire and grnd for this mod. You explain the shift well but skim over the power and ground. I need colors please. I got the 350 swapped running now need it to move lol 😆

[@HotrodShane]

The power is soild pink and the ground will be whatever you make it, it'll just run from the switches to the body

[@we-r-one_automotive.daniel3108]

@@HotrodShane gotcha. Thanks bro. F yea! 🤘🏼

[@erscustoms911]

Thanks for the tip

[@tiffanymartin2488]

Love it, I'm swapping my 97 obs to carb as we speak. So let me get this straight, all you have wired is power to the trans and 1/2 solenoid and 2/3 solenoid? I'm trying to get mine done next weekend hopefully if all parts show up

[@HotrodShane]

Yes thats pretty much it, its simple and confusing at the same time lol everything has power fed to it and the solenoids actives when grounded/switched

[@nashvilleoutlaw]

I wonder how the line pressure is set up, I realize it's wired to full pressure all the time in the video. But I wonder if you could simply put a throttle position sensor in line for normal driving.

[@eloytorres7413]

Thank you so much for the demonstration! Now everything else makes sense. As far as the torque converter lockup goes, will you be using the brake switch as an interrupter to kill power to the lockup when you need to slow down or stop?

[@HotrodShane]

You're welcome! Im not too sure about the lockup, i never hooked it up lol. I would say it would still be manual switch since i have no computer. Id say there's a way you could wire the lockup to the break multi switch if you wanted, i just never took it that far.

[@disgruntledegghead6923]

@@HotrodShane 2 months later is your transmission still going with no converter lockup? I don't know about 4l60e, but with the old 700r4 you'll burn em up without lockup.

[@Marcel1500]

Good job man!

[@HotrodShane]

Thanks!

[@thedobermangang3503]

good video my brother

[@jasonbaill7048]

Great, now how is the wiring done, trans. plug has like 20 wires ??? many thanks J.

[@kenny87green72]

Definitely a great information video

[@freshbutplain1144]

Nice! What about downshifting?

[@abelhernandez7165]

How the fuck is right.

[@winasorb-kc9fj]

Tanks man 🙌🏾

[@antonioandrade2472]

can i do the same type of wiring as u did on this vedio....on a 2007 taho suburban ,,is 2wd 1500 5.3L ingene

[@zackthomas1944]

Hey bro, would you care to tell me exactly how you did that

[@sammy13nation94]

I've got a 1996 chevy S10 with the 4L60E, I should be able to do the exact same thing no problem right? And downshifting works fine?

[@RobertJeffersonBased]

Cool video man. Good to know. I'm sure the 4l80e is about the same

[@HotrodShane]

Thanks man, i cant say for sure but id say they aint too far apart.

[@rhorton5336]

Where do you hook the red power wire to?

[@rhorton5336]

Hotrod Shane where do I hook power wire to ?

[@kamahoo451]

Man, if that could be hooked to paddle shifters on the steering wheel!

[@alexanderbullock8781]

Hey do you still have this? And is it a 1993 4l60e?

[@Keeterbob]

Does it auto down shift. Or are you pretty much flipping switches based on RPM? Does it automatically shift up or down or is it completely manual like a stick shift?

[@HotrodShane]

When put on switches its full manual and will only shift when switched.

[@brucelebeau411]

I have a 93 S10 I cut the computer out entirely. I have an HEI ignition and a Holley carburetor. if I get the plug from the bone yard ,and just use the four wires only , and wire it like you said ,will it shift .again the computer is completely removed. Please respond back

[@Keeterbob]

In first gear are the solenoids powered? Or not powered? When you flip the switch are you grounding the solenoid or ungrounding it?

[@HotrodShane]

From what i understand, the solenoids are powered up and when you flip the switch you're just grounding it out.

[@aldocasillas921]

Hi bro, work in normal 4l60? I have 4l60 no 4l60e

[@LarryWebb-g5d]

Is that a L96 engine?

[@robertgreat1746]

Good work , Where is your power steering pump located?

[@HotrodShane]

Thanks, im not running a power steering pump atm

[@whitetailhunta]

Wow!

[@marcosagredano6376]

Having full line pressure has not busted any seals or burn up the pump

[@ThatLow_Slow5.3]

im bout to do the same setup soon

[@redrum0243]

would this work on a 4l60e out of a 1994 k1500 blazer, i doing a 5.3 swap but people told me I can't use it because because there is no tcc pwm solenoid.

[@HotrodShane]

You should be able to, i haven't messed with this setup with a 5.3 but i think with it straight wired like i have it, it should work in theory.

[@wildwillscustomsexhaustvid9677]

What fuel pressure regulator did you use. I bought a cheap eBay one and as soon as I turn the key on it starts leaking, even with thread sealant

[@HotrodShane]

I used a manual pump for awhile and then went to electric. I had taken the in tank pump out and put a rubber hose in its place

[@josericardoramireznunez1105]

Buenas noches amigo mire su video tengo una Chevrolet 3500 6.5 diesel y era de bomba de inyección electrónica y la cambie a mecánica solo me avienta dos cambios Cres que me funcione así con los botones es una transmisión 4l80e

[@rhorton5336]

I want to try it but I’m a little slow is there a way I can get a better guide on this . Not sure where to pull trans wires from and the power wire to switches has me lost

[@HotrodShane]

First you'll want to remove the trans harnesses from its computer. Try to use the whole thing its like 5ft long so you can route your wires. Its got 8 or 10 colored wires and youll only need 3. The pink power wire will go to a switched 12v source. The green/black and yellow/black wires are for the 2 shift solenoids and will run to their own switch. Run a ground wire from both switches to a body ground point. Once the trans gets power all your doing is grounding out the solenoids with the switches and making it shift manually.

[@rhorton5336]

Hotrod Shane ok I understand now thank you thank you thank you

[@HotrodShane]

@@rhorton5336 your welcome, glad i could help!

[@juanacockslap2913]

So I'm setting up a SBC with a little ole 650 cfm holley and want to use 4L60E... In my 75 chevy luv. Without the signal from tps and all these other things.? Still possible I hope!?

[@HotrodShane]

It should work if you straight wire it and put it on switches like i did, its about the only way to get one to work with a carb, in an older vehicle.

[@codycottingham130]

do you have a trans computer at all in it or is it just this?

[@HotrodShane]

No computer at all. Straight wired from the trans to the switches.

[@zachking7664]

So I don’t need any of the other wire ? Just the green and black/ yellow? Ofc the 12v and ground but other then that that’s all I need ?

[@HotrodShane]

Yeah thats all you need, unless you want to lock up your converter then youll need the tan wire ran to a switch also. I haven't changed this setup and ive been using it on the daily here lately.

[@zachking7664]

Before I do this, can I drive high way speeds , like about above 65?

[@zachking7664]

And without the tan wire ^

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

No lockup switch?

[@briansuderman5597]

You got a spool in the rear? Heard like a tire was chirping around the corner lol

[@HotrodShane]

Sure do! Makes things alot funner lol

[@briansuderman5597]

@@HotrodShane 👍

[@erscustoms911]

Your neighbors must love you haha

[@pawpatina]

them wire connectors tho... lol

[@brucelebeau411]

What color wire is the ground wire

[@MelodyMan69]

Whats wrong with using the standard shifter.?

[@darrellpeek]

It's carbed so it no longer has a computer to control the 4l60e transmission

[@RockstarrMafiaa]

Should find a paddle set up

[@WARD5KUSTOMZ]

I did the same on an A4LD ford. May try this on my suburban

[@daltonwood9924]

What about reverse

[@nicholashart2484]

What about the neutral safety switch plug?

[@HotrodShane]

I will say i haven't tried this setup on a newer style 4l60e. I know they can be a pain to deal with.

[@nicholashart2484]

So my man I was wondering if you have the neutral safety plugged in or naaa or yours doesn't have 1? BTW good video and thanks again

[@HotrodShane]

@@nicholashart2484 i appreciate it man, but mine doesn't have the neutral safety switch plug. Its one of the first versions of the 4l60e. Like i said i haven't messed with a newer trans so im not sure if it would work or not with that switch. Sorry i cant give a for sure answer, id have to do research on it

[@nicholashart2484]

Oh ok np i didn't know that my bad

[@we-r-one_automotive.daniel3108]

Hey brother when you finally swapped in a th350 did you need a need drive shaft? Was it shorter or longer?

[@we-r-one_automotive.daniel3108]

Any help is greatly appreciated

[@HotrodShane]

I actually got lucky and used a longtail shaft th350 and was able to use my stock driveshaft. Its a tad long but itll fit. I just had to fab up a piece on the crossmember to mount it.

[@we-r-one_automotive.daniel3108]

@@HotrodShane heck yeah thanks dude I already shortened mine 1&1/8. Thanks bro

[@tonyjr6096]

Please make a quick video how you downshift please explain

[@tonyjr6096]

Btw awesome video definitely doing this then spending 700$ on a transmission computer

[@HotrodShane]

@@tonyjr6096 thanks! Downshifting is just as easy as upshifting, once you switch into 4th all you have to do is switch them back in reverse order.

[@tonyjr6096]

Hotrod Shane appreciate it ! I tbi carb converted my 1978 c10 , any tips on quick and easy hp modifications ?

[@HotrodShane]

@@tonyjr6096 start with the basics, headers and intake and a good distributor will help alot. If you want more, look into a mild cam and or better heads.

[@robertcarter8995]

Can. This set up be done with paddle shifter

[@t0ph3rstreams13]

You would have to set it up with an Arduino unit(computer). So it could see and do what what needs to be done for the next gear up and or down to take place. If I'm understanding what would need to take place that is I could be wrong. Which I hope I'm not. I hope this is helpful for you.

[@mikejones-vw6hq]

Why not just run a 700R4, its the same trans as 4l60e but hydraulic controlled.

[@HotrodShane]

That was all I had at the time haha

[@Speakertweaker-tp4em]

Looks pretty fast for 0 mph.

[@MrPlemke50]

That thing burn down yet?

[@HotrodShane]

Sure aint. Still runs and drives just like a brand new one.

[@tylerjones4060]

Bro please tell me it lasted good I just put a new 4l60e with 50k on it in my 400k truck and I put it like this but by the cup holder I love it but HOWS IT lasted bro ???!!!!

[@HotrodShane]

Hell yeah bro. 60es are just like anything else. Theyll last if you take care of them. The one i had spent like 20 years behind a 4.3 and then 4 small blocks after that with the stock converter. It sat a long time before i ls swapped my truck and i hate to say but it didn't last no time after that. Ive got a built th350 now and had no probs since.

[@tylerjones4060]

@@HotrodShane na I mean like how did the full line pressure and switches last on a 4l60e. I don’t really dawg on my stuff lol so I’m not gonna be burning out and putting it n mud much it’ll be a haul truck… guess we’ll see lmao.

[@tylerjones4060]

@@HotrodShane ?

[@HotrodShane]

It lasted and worked just fine up until it started slipping in 3rd, 4th lol

[@tylerjones4060]

@@HotrodShane sounds like a 4L60 🤣 lmao.

[@archlab007]

They've got this brilliant new technology. It's called a 'Manual Transmission'. There's even one for your S-10. They're known as T-5s....

[@HotrodShane]

Wow, i did not know this! I must be wayyy behind. I have to check out one of these "t-5s" your talking about.

[@you_dont_know_me6583]

Man I forgot I have an extra grand in my back pocket for a new trans

[@MrTheHillfolk]

​@@you_dont_know_me6583 Yeah but I didn't forget I've got some switches and wire laying around the shop 👍

[@_.incredible_magnum._291]

This has got to be the most ignorant comment lol

[@jemelmonger]

Bro can you please come do this for my 4L60E 😅😅😅

[@HotrodShane]

If you got the switches ill wire it up Haha

[@jemelmonger]

@@HotrodShane are you in NC?👀

[@SOLDOZER]

This would get annoying real quick.

[@HotrodShane]

You would hate driving a 5 speed then lol

[@SOLDOZER]

@@HotrodShane Owned several 5 speeds before. I actually prefer them until I have to sit in stop/go traffic. You have to do twice the amount of shifting with these buttons than you do with a 5 speed.

[@ramiroramiro7010]

Have 2 yellow s have pictures

[@mrbane2000]

If you drive with such shifter, i assume you as dangerous driver