4L60E 298mm LT Street Bandit 42-5,000 RPM Lock Up GM Torque Converter Part Number 49446
STREET BANDIT SERIES 298mm Torque Converter for GM Chevy 4L60E – Part #49446
Engineered for high-performance applications, this Super Lightweight Lock Up Racing Torque Converter is specifically designed for the GM Chevy 4L60E transmission and LT type engines through 1997. If you are seeking exceptional driving characteristics combined with reliable performance under hard acceleration, this converter provides the perfect match for Choppy Cams and lightweight race applications. Built in the USA, this unit combines extreme duty components with precise balancing for flawless operation.
Product Overview & Specifications
- Transmission Compatibility: GM Chevy 4L60E (Up to & Through 1997)
- Series: Street Bandit Series / Racing Converter
- Part Number: 49446
- Input Shaft Type: 3 Step Input Shaft
- Torque Converter Diameter: 298mm / 9.6 inch Core
- Stall Range: 4,200 - 5,000 RPM
- Bolt Circle Diameter: 10.75 inches
- Input Shaft Splines: 30 Spline
Advanced Engineering & Construction
Performance begins with quality. This torque converter is manufactured using premium, matched components to ensure longevity and predictable shift characteristics under extreme load.
- Hardened Chrome Moly Impeller Hub
- Extreme Duty Stator with Modified Design
- Torrington Style Incased Bearings
- Factory 1.703 inch Crank Pilot
- Quality Control: Digitally Balanced, Leak & Pressure Tested
- High-Tolerance Fitment: No Anti-Balloon Plates; Bolt Size 3/8 X 16 TPI (GRADE 8 Only)
- Reliable Seal: Deleted the need for the End of the Input Shaft O-Ring; Lock Up is sealed on the back side of the Turbine Hub.
Installation and Performance Guidance
To maximize performance, maintenance, and lifespan, please adhere to the following application recommendations:
- Use Type F transmission fluid for optimal shift performance.
- Always utilize a reliable Transmission Cooler when operating under heavy load.
- Secure all hardware using Blue Loctite.
Important Installation Notes
- All advertised stall ranges are dependent on the specific setup of your vehicle and may vary. Please contact us for detailed technical information.
- For unparalleled performance, consider upgrading to a "Street Bandit Series" if you have upgraded intake/exhaust, cam, gearing, or cylinder heads.
- If running power adders such as Nitrous Oxide (NOS), Turbocharger, Supercharger, or a Transmission Brake, we recommend upgrading to an "Out Law Racing Series" torque converter.
Building High Performance & Racing Converters Since 1970. Made in the USA.
| Actual Stall | Will vary depending on Engine/Weight/& Run Out of the Gear. |
| Anti-Ballooning Plates | NO |
| Balanced | Yes |
| Bell Housing | 298mm |
| Bolt Circle | 10.75 |
| Bolt Size | 3/8 X 16 TPI (GRADE 8 ONLY) (Locking NUT & BOLT ) |
| Crank Pilot | 1.703 |
| Diameter Core | 9.6 inch |
| Lock Up | YES |
| Series | Street Bandit |
| Spline | 30 |
| Stall Range | 4200-5,000 RPM |
| Torrington Bearings | Yes |
| Weled Fins | 4 cornered |
