GM 4T45-E Transmission
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The 4T40-E and 4T45-E are a series of automatic
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s from
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. Designed for
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configurations, the series includes 4 forward gears. The 4Txx family replaced the
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transverse three speed automatic introduced in 1980. The "-E" series is electronically controlled and features an automatic
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with an electronically controlled
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clutch. Since non-electronic versions of these transmissions do not exist, it is conventional to refer to these models as simply 4T40 and 4T45, leaving out the "-E". The 4T40 and 4T45 were assembled at Windsor Transmission in
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4T40

The "MN4" 4T40E is able to handle vehicles up to 4000 lb (1814 kg) GVWR. The final drive ratio can vary depending on the car's curb weight and engine power output. 3.91, 3.63, 3.29, 3.05, 3.69, and 3.42 are all of the available ratios used in the 4T40 (and 4T45) transmission; Made possible by using combinations selected from 3 different sprocket combinations (32/38, 35/35, 33/37) and 2 differentials (3.29, 3.05). It is designed for 1.5–3.1 L engines producing up to 190 ft·lbf (258 N·m) of torque. Gear ratios: Applications: *1999-2002
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4T45

Minor design changes provided the 4T40E an increased torque capacity, producing the 4T45E. The "MN5" 4T45E is able to handle vehicles up to 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) GVWR. Final drive ratios include 3.63, 3.29, 3.05, and 3.91. This same transmission is used in the Saturn Vue Green Line
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with the addition of an auxiliary oil pump and hybrid-aware electronics. It is designed for 3.0–3.5 L engines producing up to 205 ft·lbf (278 N·m) of torque, but was also commonly mated to some versions of GM's 4-cylinder Ecotec line. The 4T45E came with two different bellhousing patterns, the GM Metric Pattern (for V6 Applications) and the GM Ecotec 4-Cylinder Pattern. Gear ratios: Applications: *3.63:1 **2005-2010
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**2004-2008
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2.2 *3.05:1 **
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3.4 **
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3.5 **
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V6 ** Pontiac Grand Am SE & SE1 w/ LA1 3400 *3.29:1 **
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GT & GT1 *3.91:1 **
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LS & LT **
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References

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See also

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List of GM transmissions General Motors is an innovator of automatic transmissions, introducing the Hydra-Matic in 1940. This list includes some GM transmissions. Automatic transmissions Early models The GM Hydra-Matic was a success and installed in the majority of GM ...
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