700R4 behind a 250, will it work? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

krue · 02-26-2006, 08:59 PM

The title says it all. Do they make a TV cable hookup that will work with a 250? Will the combo work in a truck?

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2006, 10:30 PM

It would be an awsome combo, but you'll have to fab up the TV cable and stuff.

krue · 02-26-2006, 11:20 PM

That's what I was thinking. Wonder if anyone has done the leg work on it?

Fred T · 02-26-2006, 11:51 PM

This is from one of the guys on the stovebolt board.
http://www.chuckthetruck.com/Page26.html

PICKMUP · 02-26-2006, 11:58 PM

Yup! I did it. Still have the truck with that setup. Just waiting for the new motor to go back in. Gets a little touchy if you are trying to run it with a Holley 4bbl, sideways. The first thing you need is 71-2 pedal assy (mine is a 69 and had linkage) and Lokar cable (s). You are going to be fabbing some brackets, etc.
The stock 250 did NOT like to pull the OD/4th gear...even with a 4:10 rear. The 292 was a real improvement and the 4bbl & headers just plain cured it.

Bowtie67 · 02-27-2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Yup! I did it. Still have the truck with that setup. Just waiting for the new motor to go back in. Gets a little touchy if you are trying to run it with a Holley 4bbl, sideways. The first thing you need is 71-2 pedal assy (mine is a 69 and had linkage) and Lokar cable (s). You are going to be fabbing some brackets, etc.
The stock 250 did NOT like to pull the OD/4th gear...even with a 4:10 rear. The 292 was a real improvement and the 4bbl & headers just plain cured it.

I'll bet that surprises a few people..

krue · 02-27-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Yup! I did it. Still have the truck with that setup. Just waiting for the new motor to go back in. Gets a little touchy if you are trying to run it with a Holley 4bbl, sideways. The first thing you need is 71-2 pedal assy (mine is a 69 and had linkage) and Lokar cable (s). You are going to be fabbing some brackets, etc.
The stock 250 did NOT like to pull the OD/4th gear...even with a 4:10 rear. The 292 was a real improvement and the 4bbl & headers just plain cured it.

It's going in a 70's-80's body style truck so the linkage ought to be ok. Thanks, now that I know it can be done, I'm pretty sure me and my brother can do it.

PICKMUP · 02-27-2006, 03:11 PM

Just remember the old rule: "You can build a 6cyl to put out just as much power as a v8...it just costs twice as much money!"

Tx Firefighter · 02-27-2006, 06:02 PM

Board member IRONBUTTLCMC did the same setup in his truck. PM him, he's a good guy.

02-26-2006, 08:59 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	700R4 behind a 250, will it work? The title says it all. Do they make a TV cable hookup that will work with a 250? Will the combo work in a truck? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-26-2006, 10:30 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 700R4 behind a 250, will it work? It would be an awsome combo, but you'll have to fab up the TV cable and stuff.

02-26-2006, 11:20 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 700R4 behind a 250, will it work? That's what I was thinking. Wonder if anyone has done the leg work on it? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-26-2006, 11:51 PM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: 700R4 behind a 250, will it work? This is from one of the guys on the stovebolt board. http://www.chuckthetruck.com/Page26.html __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

02-26-2006, 11:58 PM	#5
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,168	Re: 700R4 behind a 250, will it work? Yup! I did it. Still have the truck with that setup. Just waiting for the new motor to go back in. Gets a little touchy if you are trying to run it with a Holley 4bbl, sideways. The first thing you need is 71-2 pedal assy (mine is a 69 and had linkage) and Lokar cable (s). You are going to be fabbing some brackets, etc. The stock 250 did NOT like to pull the OD/4th gear...even with a 4:10 rear. The 292 was a real improvement and the 4bbl & headers just plain cured it.

02-27-2006, 03:11 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,168	Re: 700R4 behind a 250, will it work? Just remember the old rule: "You can build a 6cyl to put out just as much power as a v8...it just costs twice as much money!"

02-27-2006, 06:02 PM	#9
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: 700R4 behind a 250, will it work? Board member IRONBUTTLCMC did the same setup in his truck. PM him, he's a good guy. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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