What transmission do i have?

[MG's VH Wag]

Hi guys, My transmission is almost gone so i am in searh for another one. I am just wondering what transmission do i have? My car is a 1994 VR Executive V6, i think the build date is September and it has a 3800 motor. Any help would be appreciated!

Cheers.

[MG's VH Wag]

Also its auto lol

[VR38]

My 94 Berlina has a 4L60E 5HDD

[hako]

VR's ran from '93 to '95 so any 4L60E with 3/4/5HDD should fit but be careful of some 5HDD's as they changed the wiring towards the end of the VR run. The number before "HDD" is they year the box was made.

[MG's VH Wag]

So would i have a 4L60E with 4HDD cause my car was made in 94? But a 3,4 or 5 HDD will fit?

[MG's VH Wag]

Also could i use a 4L60E from a VN or VP? I am havin trouble finding one from a VR

[moff_man]

no they are not electronicley controled as the vr one is

you can pick up a reco unit for around 1500 but if your straped for cash than the wreckers might be the go

[s.a.4a]

i had the same troubls as you mate. i replaced my trans from my VR with one from the wreckers a 5HDD and it fits but you get massive converter slip due to different solenoids. have a look down the back of the long block on the pass side and you should be able to see a lable with 3,4,5 HDD on it (on the bell housing). 3 and 4 HDD will cross over but unless ur change you loom and computer the 5hdd most likly wont. hope this helsp

[MG's VH Wag]

My whole car only cost me $600 so i don't think i'll get a reco'd one.

I was told that because i have a 3800 motor like VN's and VP's mine isn't electronically controlled?

[VR38]

My 94 Berlina has a 4L60E 5HDD

I should clarify my build date is 19/12/94

[moff_man]

My whole car only cost me $600 so i don't think i'll get a reco'd one.

I was told that because i have a 3800 motor like VN's and VP's mine isn't electronically controlled?

im pritty shure it is......... vrs were the first to have electronic controled, i bet you have a power button near the gear shifter!!!!!!

[MG's VH Wag]

Yeah my car has a power button. I'll check what HDD my transmission is when i get home. Might sound stupid but im guessing i can't use a 6HDD?

[Chief VR]

hey mate we were the first to have the eletronic gearbox notice there is no kickdown cable? i have a 93 vr and its eletronic the first vr's series 1 had the kickdown cable but i have a series 2 auto witch doesnt have a kickdown cable cause its eletronic and i also have a 3800 motor. im wrecking my vr and it has a good gearbox and engine too bad you live soo far away.

[MG's VH Wag]

Ok i have a 4HDD so i will look for either a 3HDD or 4HDD.

Damn i wish you were closer too lol. Oh well i'll just keep an eye out for one, might go to a few wreckers and get some prices etc.

[illusionalvr]

try and get a damaged one. then sell whatever is good on it and sell the shell for scrap!

wreckers will always try and do you.

the reason the gearboxes and shit are so expensive is because of how much work they are.

so buy a wreck

[Shambo]

From the 1994 GMH VR Service Manual



HDD refers to auto for V6 Engine
HBD refers to auto for V8 Engine

1995 VS has the 6HDD