Document ID# 56923
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
 

Transmission General Specifications

Name Hydra-matic 4T65-E
RPO Codes M15/MN3/MN7
Production Location Warren, MI
Vehicle Platform (Engine/Transmission) Usage H
Transaxle Drive Transverse Mounted Front Wheel Drive
1st Gear Ratio 2.921:1
2nd Gear Ratio 1.568:1
3rd Gear Ratio 1.000:1
4th Gear Ratio 0.705:1
Reverse 2.385:1
Torque Converter Size (Diameter of Torque Converter Turbine) 245 mm (M15) 258 mm (MN3/MN7)
Pressure Taps Line Pressure
Transaxle Fluid Type Dexron™ III
Transaxle Fluid Capacity (Approximate) Bottom Pan Removal: 7.0 L (7.4 qts)

Complete Overhaul: 9.5 L (10.0 qts)

Dry: 12.7 L (13.4 qts)

Transaxle Type: 4 Four Forward Gears
Transaxle Type: T Transverse Mount
Transaxle Type: 65 Product Series
Transaxle Type: E Electronic Controls
Chain Ratios (Designates Number of Teeth on the Drive/Driven Sprockets) 35/35 37/33
Final Drive Ratios 2.86, 3.05, 3.29
Overall Final Drive Ratios 2.86, 3.05, 2.93
Position Quadrant P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1 or P, R, N, OD, 2, 1
Case Material Die Cast Aluminum
Transaxle Weight Dry 87.9 kg (194.2 lbs)
Transaxle Weight Wet 97.0 kg (214.4 lbs)
Maximum Trailer Towing Capacity 907 kg (2000 lbs)
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2903 kg (6,400 lbs)

  Document ID# 56923
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
 
  Document ID# 215232
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
 

Model Build Information

Model Build Information

Table A
Transmission Model 8FCB 8FDB 8FFB 8KAB 8THB
Vehicle Series C,G H C W Police W
Engine Displacement 3.8L 3.8L 3.8L 3.8L 3.8L
Engine RPO Code L67 L67 L36 L36 L36
Engine VIN Code 1 1 K K K
Overall Axle Ratio 2.93 2.93 3.05 3.29 3.29
Final Drive Ratio 3.29 3.29 3.05 3.29 3.29
Drive/Driven Sprocket Teeth 37/33 37/33 35/35 35/35 35/35
VSS Rotor Teeth 30 30 30 30 30
Final Drive Assembly HD HD STD STD STD
Output Shaft LONG LONG STD STD STD
Torque Converter K-factor 133 133 133 163 163
Converter Clutch TCC TCC TCC TCC TCC
Case Side Cover Pan SSC SSC SSC SSC SSC
Transmission Vent Assembly CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP
  • FP = Fine Pitch
  • HD = Heavy Duty
  • N/A = Not Available
  • SSC = Case Aluminum Structural Side Cover Pan
  • STD = Standard
  • STEEL = Stamped Steel Side Cover Pan
  • VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • K-factor = Torque converter numeric rating (combines stall speed and torque multiplication ratings)

This chart does not identify all unique build items and this chart may be subject to change.

Model Build Information

Table B
Transmission Model 8TNB 8TPB 8YBB 8YFB 8XAB
Vehicle Series W H W H W
Engine Displacement 3.8L 3.8L 3.5L 3.8L 3.8L
Engine RPO Code L36 L36 LX5 L36 L67
Engine VIN Code K K   K 1
Overall Axle Ratio 3.05 3.05 3.05 2.86 2.93
Final Drive Ratio 3.05 3.05 3.05 2.86 3.29
Drive/Driven Sprocket Teeth 35/35 35/35 35/35 35/35 37/33
VSS Rotor Teeth 30 30 30 30 30
Final Drive Assembly STD STD STD STD HD
Output Shaft STD STD STD STD LONG
Torque Converter K-factor 163 163 164 133 155
Converter Clutch TCC TCC TCC TCC TCC
Case Side Cover Pan SSC SSC SSC SSC SSC
Transmission Vent Assembly CAP CAP CAP CAP CAP
  • FP = Fine Pitch
  • HD = Heavy Duty
  • N/A = Not Available
  • SSC = Case Aluminum Structural Side Cover Pan
  • STD = Standard
  • STEEL = Stamped Steel Side Cover Pan
  • VSS = Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • K-factor = Torque converter numeric rating (combines stall speed and torque multiplication ratings)

This chart does not identify all unique build items and this chart may be subject to change.


  Document ID# 215232
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix