Hell yeah man. When I pulled my 60e out of my 97 the first time. I gave the body some love taps where the upper 3 bellhousing bolts are to make it easier to get a socket around. Cant wait to see you at cleetus and cars this weekend.
here I cry pulling my 2j apart. I done one standard auto box in my life off a BMW. never again. New found respect for guys working the transmissions. Good to see you ready for C&C. no leroy to line up against but Ruby is up for a ass beating. just awesome seeing all the different crews in one event again. always seems like a good time
This guy rebuilding the transmission has got some sexxy cars. That pick up has to make some stink to run that well at elevation. Hope to see the vert hang them wheels man
thanks for this video bro I got a 1990 Sierra with a turbo 400 4 in messed it up a while back went back to a 700R not quite as happy it's not really a race truck but one hell of a burnout machine gave me some insight to how I f***** it up mine is also bolt in driveshaft screw that who needs bolts
Bushing replacement in an Auto is a lost art. What a pain. I used to think a THM400 was the simplest transmission until the 6L80 came out. #nomorebuilding4L60s
Those drum steel pistons looked like they had never been machined down. When running the Alto Red Eagle clutches and Kolene plates you need more clearance, so I think whoever built the transmission set it up to tight.
Thanks for the Video..... Really glad to see you get the car back together. It just would not be right if you didn't make it to C&C..... I hope you make some great passes with all your new gear.
Please make it to Cleetus and cars! Its on my birthday this year and I cant go lol. It's one of the few events I would really like to see one day. Please get some good videos of sketchy killing it down there!
taylor harper I’m sorry to hear you couldn’t make it. I want to wish you a happy Birthday hope it was a good one. Unfortunately I only had time for one pass. I was so busy talking to fans time just flew by.
It’s a custom made trailer. I drove 16hours to trade my open trailer for it. I completely redid the flooring and painted it, along with wheels and tires.
This reminds me of issues my old expedition had. You could hear the trans groan in protest when under load. I tried draining and refilling the ATF and replacing the filter (didn't fix the issue). Just like sketchy, my trans fluid was burnt instead of the normal clear red. It smelled like ammonia and vomit.
I'm kind of surprised you have got by this long with the hp/weight on a totally stock case. Wonder where the line really is I've seen people shell them with way less hp I'm sure.
Man if I had a nickel for every time I had to do this. Direct clutch issues I'd say, I'm surprised there is any material left on those clutches. The B&M waffle cut clutches are superior to these. Was hoping to see bushing replacement.
I'm kind of surprised how little some of these guys know about their own cars. I understand not everyone is a mechanic that knows every little thing but still. And yeah, burnt transmission fluid smells like a dumpster full of very old rotten eggs in the Arizona sun.
This guy sounded like he didn’t even know what’s a transmission was... just goes to show you can have money but no common sense. When he said “ I put the gasket on” he sounded so proud lol
@@brandonb5298 . Since when did Sketchy have to much money. Why does he have to know what's inside his transmission. A lot of Guys Know heaps about cars but would not no anything about a transmission. Ease up a bit on Him. I think it's good He is learning and showing everyone else.
I would like to have seen if the planatary and sun gears were spiral cut or straight cut out of a moter home, straight cut make a little noise but it's not trying to push the guts out of the back of the traney, if you use spiral use a tale shaft bushing out of a Ford it has a shoulder on one side and you put it in from the inside To keep it form walking out the back and eating up the nylon gear on the governor
Glad to see someone knows there 400 secrets lol how about this one replace output thrust washers with the flat roller from behind front pump of th350 and the cast intermidiate drum with steal on from 545 allison .....there is alot more secrets lol
@@goopyspoopy9926 sounds like you know more than me. I never liked putting a Ford bushing in my Chevy just went against the grain? So I would take a 8" long drill bit And from the back of the trans Small one drill between the bushing and the case and with self tapping screws (3) 1/8" bit and small headed Philip head.
@@patrickjohnson7801 and I have seen pump bushings walk out but never an output shaft bushing if we had seen that then probably retire the case to street car lol
All right sketch is back my brother and I will see you at Cleetus and Cars Houston save my brother Daniel and our blue freedom machine burn out truck a spot we will be in Thursday evening.
When drag racing you don't want to shift into OD unless you want to ruin the auto trans. 2 speed, 3 speed or 4 speed all that matters is when crossing the traps you're in your 1:1 gear. Oversimplified but you get the idea.
@@andrewhans Drag racing, OK have fun. depends on the rpm reached. My SBC 355 would not reach 100mph in 3rd gear, it now does 130 in OD. Highway speed, maybe 6K rpm leave it in any gear you like, 4L80E is stronger then a TH400 in my use
Fyi burnt trany fluid brings back childhood memories aslo scetchy my dad built th400 for grave digger monster truck for about 25 years they tried a transbrake on a 10k truck and it blows the whole top of the case out the intermediate drum explodes lol broken bell housing not bad aslo most of the technology you guy talked about with all the bearings my dad came up with and shared with others
You know it got real when there's a guy with a beer under the car.
Hell yea! Glad to see sketchy is gana make it to Houston TX!! Huge fan & keep up the long videos!💯🤟🏻
Damn, its always great having a good, smart transmission guy to trust. Great job Gary!!👍💵
Good job Sketchy the builder isn't giving you a hard time for learning the only way to know is getting in there!
Hell yeah man. When I pulled my 60e out of my 97 the first time. I gave the body some love taps where the upper 3 bellhousing bolts are to make it easier to get a socket around. Cant wait to see you at cleetus and cars this weekend.
That Trans bit was perfect! Thanks for including all those neat tips about the th400, pretty sure that applies to the 700r4 as well.
Sketchy gonna roll strong again BRO,nice to see
here I cry pulling my 2j apart. I done one standard auto box in my life off a BMW. never again. New found respect for guys working the transmissions. Good to see you ready for C&C. no leroy to line up against but Ruby is up for a ass beating. just awesome seeing all the different crews in one event again. always seems like a good time
n01z3 Unfortunately Ruby had a boost leak at C&C I was so busy there talking to fans. I only got one run in lol.
Glad to see she's getting redone!
This guy rebuilding the transmission has got some sexxy cars. That pick up has to make some stink to run that well at elevation. Hope to see the vert hang them wheels man
Stock front end on the 1966 Chevy two ? Looks awesome!
Just another testament to how strong the th400 is even setup completely wrong before the rebuild.
Danggg she was toasty.. glad to see it back up homie! See you soon!
Glad its up and running again..
See you at Cleetus an cars bro can’t wait it’s going to be a blast 🤘🤘🤘🤘
I see I'm not the only one who likes firehouse.
thanks for this video bro I got a 1990 Sierra with a turbo 400 4 in messed it up a while back went back to a 700R not quite as happy it's not really a race truck but one hell of a burnout machine gave me some insight to how I f***** it up mine is also bolt in driveshaft screw that who needs bolts
Bushing replacement in an Auto is a lost art. What a pain. I used to think a THM400 was the simplest transmission until the 6L80 came out. #nomorebuilding4L60s
Awesome bro!!! Great job!!! Good luck at cletus and cars. Hope you put down your fastest pass yet!
That's my dream car! Since I was 15 yrs old
Nice trans build. I assume you flushed the lines and cooler?
He doesn't work on cars, so the answer would be no.
Yeah we did flush the lines they were terrible.
THE VERT IS BACK!! Missed watching that evil death ma-cheen!!
Tk Boyd I’m looking forward into bringing you guys some more videos.
Damn blower cars! They always sound so damn good. Going turbo I can do 1500 wheel and still sound like a 305 derby car.
WHAT SIZE PLUG DID YOU USE IN THE CASE
Those drum steel pistons looked like they had never been machined down. When running the Alto Red Eagle clutches and Kolene plates you need more clearance, so I think whoever built the transmission set it up to tight.
Who is your trans guy, got a th400 needs a rebuild, I'm in Arlington Texas
Badass nova
Hope to see you up and running at C&C. Good luck!
Thanks for the Video..... Really glad to see you get the car back together. It just would not be right if you didn't make it to C&C..... I hope you make some great passes with all your new gear.
Please make it to Cleetus and cars! Its on my birthday this year and I cant go lol. It's one of the few events I would really like to see one day. Please get some good videos of sketchy killing it down there!
taylor harper I’m sorry to hear you couldn’t make it. I want to wish you a happy Birthday hope it was a good one. Unfortunately I only had time for one pass. I was so busy talking to fans time just flew by.
I like the music he listens to
Great video !!
🤞 Wish you guys the best! Hope it stays good for a good while!
I'll play the video again, just to try contribute a little towards the cost 😄
Thank you!
What trailer is that that sketchy was loaded in before the storm hit? Looked super low profile I like it!
It’s a custom made trailer. I drove 16hours to trade my open trailer for it. I completely redid the flooring and painted it, along with wheels and tires.
@@SketchyVert dope. Love to get some more pics or something of it!
Thanks man!
Ever considered a built Powerglide?
This reminds me of issues my old expedition had. You could hear the trans groan in protest when under load. I tried draining and refilling the ATF and replacing the filter (didn't fix the issue). Just like sketchy, my trans fluid was burnt instead of the normal clear red. It smelled like ammonia and vomit.
Yep, some do the flush and fill... but that leads to other issues, like not having the friction material in the fluid that was making it work.
I'm kind of surprised you have got by this long with the hp/weight on a totally stock case. Wonder where the line really is I've seen people shell them with way less hp I'm sure.
Please ask your boy where the chin spoiler on the Nova came from
Can we get a look at the GN at the beginning on the video?
Any idea what upgrade parts he prefer using? In the trans
A lot of people dont like these firebirds because of the camaros. I honestly like the look of these. More of the 2000s instead of 90s
I think it is beautiful, especially a vert in this color!
I know where that is. Buddy does alarms and auto starts right across the building
Do you ever miss shifting gears?
Yes I do, but I don’t miss breaking things. That triple disk clutch was a bear to drive in town.
The Drive shaft being to long is causing you lots of issues!
Let's get it done bud need see sketchy up and running things been boring whith out ya
Gonna make it to cleetus and cars?
I've got the luxury of working that day 🙄
I will be there. Too bad work gets in the way of fun sometimes.
Actually an interesting video
Man if I had a nickel for every time I had to do this. Direct clutch issues I'd say, I'm surprised there is any material left on those clutches. The B&M waffle cut clutches are superior to these. Was hoping to see bushing replacement.
I'm kind of surprised how little some of these guys know about their own cars. I understand not everyone is a mechanic that knows every little thing but still.
And yeah, burnt transmission fluid smells like a dumpster full of very old rotten eggs in the Arizona sun.
I was going to say the same thing. Mind blowing
This guy sounded like he didn’t even know what’s a transmission was... just goes to show you can have money but no common sense. When he said “ I put the gasket on” he sounded so proud lol
@@brandonb5298 . Since when did Sketchy have to much money. Why does he have to know what's inside his transmission. A lot of Guys Know heaps about cars but would not no anything about a transmission. Ease up a bit on Him. I think it's good He is learning and showing everyone else.
that sucks ... I run a '75 TH400 - I'm really thinking about going to a TH350 because of the easily adjustable kickdown
Good stuffs Sketchy
CaveMan Thank you!
Thank you bro
2004R better than a 700R4 ?
I would like to have seen if the planatary and sun gears were spiral cut or straight cut out of a moter home, straight cut make a little noise but it's not trying to push the guts out of the back of the traney, if you use spiral use a tale shaft bushing out of a Ford it has a shoulder on one side and you put it in from the inside
To keep it form walking out the back and eating up the nylon gear on the governor
Glad to see someone knows there 400 secrets lol how about this one replace output thrust washers with the flat roller from behind front pump of th350 and the cast intermidiate drum with steal on from 545 allison .....there is alot more secrets lol
Also if you run a transbrake must have manual valve body and governor ports should be cross drilled and plugged and governor is deleated
@@goopyspoopy9926 sounds like you know more than me.
I never liked putting a Ford bushing in my Chevy just went against the grain?
So I would take a 8" long drill bit
And from the back of the trans
Small one drill between the bushing and the case and with self tapping screws (3)
1/8" bit and small headed Philip head.
@@patrickjohnson7801 my dad built transmissions for grave digger for many many years lol lots of broken parts
@@patrickjohnson7801 and I have seen pump bushings walk out but never an output shaft bushing if we had seen that then probably retire the case to street car lol
This dang transmission is the strangest thing I’ve ever seen. HOW does this guy understand it perfectly. Also who came up with this design. Haha
Smfh slap yourself
« How did I burn it up so bad? » You have to ask?
IN THE FACE!!!!! Funny stuff right there.
Huh I thought the sketchy was a manual?!?!
He's had that auto for a while now
@@JeezyMaC the worst news I've heard this year shit I would've donated money to keep the t56
lowkey 4040 I was devastated. Sketchy vert was never as sketchy after that.
What gears do you have?
985 boi I’m running 3:55 in my reared
Man i wish i had a lift
Wait I could have sworn sketchy was manual... was I wrong all this time 😱
Francisco Delgado99 I switched it. I didn’t want to but had to because of money purposes. I kept breaking expensive T56 parts.
Sketchy Vert appreciate the response awesome video big fan from south Texas keep the videos coming 🙌
Thank you! I will try.
@Pretty fly for a WiFi Was banging gears for a long time... but one bang to many and made the swap.
I beat the shit out of my TH400 in my Pewter '99 Vert WS6. Pretty hard trans to break, but I know my days are numbered.
The B&M waffle cut clutches hold way better than these flat ones.
It seems like you break more than you drive it.
I do 😂. Race Car problems.
All right sketch is back my brother and I will see you at Cleetus and Cars Houston save my brother Daniel and our blue freedom machine burn out truck a spot we will be in Thursday evening.
I can smell that burnt shit thru my phone.
No comment on the music!!! It must be too old for the youngsters
Love me some 80s metal!!!!
4L80E replacement for TH400 with over drive. More top end speed
When drag racing you don't want to shift into OD unless you want to ruin the auto trans. 2 speed, 3 speed or 4 speed all that matters is when crossing the traps you're in your 1:1 gear. Oversimplified but you get the idea.
You leave the 4L80 in 2nd then. The car has plates and can be driven on the highway in od
3rd would be the gear you leave it in for drag racing... jesus.
@@andrewhans
Drag racing, OK have fun. depends on the rpm reached. My SBC 355 would not reach 100mph in 3rd gear, it now does 130 in OD. Highway speed, maybe 6K rpm
leave it in any gear you like, 4L80E is stronger then a TH400 in my use
Fyi burnt trany fluid brings back childhood memories aslo scetchy my dad built th400 for grave digger monster truck for about 25 years they tried a transbrake on a 10k truck and it blows the whole top of the case out the intermediate drum explodes lol broken bell housing not bad aslo most of the technology you guy talked about with all the bearings my dad came up with and shared with others
Find that radio and hit the "off" button. No one is listening to that noise.
4:58 ahhhh the sweet smell of burn gear oil