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bigmike71 · 06-27-2007, 10:54 AM

I have been looking for a 700 R4 for my 71' c10. I just got word that a friend of a friend can supply the tranny and build it for me for $500.00.....is that a good deal? (He is reputable builder at Young Chevrolet, a local dealersip))

babyJay · 06-27-2007, 10:56 AM

Sounds good. I'm looking at $800+ to replace the one in my '85 silv. I cracked the case during a Mudding excursion.

paaw · 06-27-2007, 10:58 AM

sounds good to me also, that is how much mine cost.

chico

1970shortbed · 06-27-2007, 11:16 AM

thats pretty good

mine cost me around 1100.00 for the trans to have it rebuilt with all new seals/filters/gaskets and converter plus installation because i did not have the time

Orange · 06-27-2007, 11:26 AM

That is a good deal.
Does it come with any kind of warranty? (Through the dealership?)

Also - might want to make sure it will handle the HP you will be making now and in the future.

DLB

ChevyDude · 06-27-2007, 11:27 AM

I think I paid $1200.00 for mine. Rated at up to 500hp, 1 year guarantee and includes shipping. Here are the specs:
http://racetransmissions.com/store/p...products_id/32

Site:
www.eatmyshift.com

bigmike71 · 06-27-2007, 12:01 PM

Wow! thats an awesome transmission.....I have pretty much gotten over goin' fast.....My dragsters are retired! I am building a mild 350 hp 350. I want to drive it around town on Sundays,get a burger and do a burn out. I will some day go w/ an Lt1 but thats down the road......of course if i'm gonna go w/ the lt1 then the 700R4 won't be used. I think w/ my hp being around 350 a stock 700 would work. What do yall' think?

Ackattack · 06-27-2007, 12:10 PM

I got my 700r4 for $250....then had a High Performance rebuild on it for another $1300. It should be good for at least 450 HP though.

mnunn454 · 06-27-2007, 07:42 PM

Sounds good to me too, but just to get everything on the table I'd ask what happens if you get it in and it either doesn't work right, or it goes bad within a year.

If you're performance minded, now's the time to consider a stall converter. If you stay with the stock one, be sure you flush it out well.

Finally, make sure you have an 88 or up model, or that he's loading in a few of the usual heavy duty upgrade parts it needs. It'll be worth any extra cost in the long run.

my 2 cents

cooters · 06-27-2007, 07:49 PM

make sure to use a good 10 vein pump and BEAST sunshell. 87 and up 700s are recognized by a rainbow in the casting around the cooler line connections. The thing most dont say is that the dragstrip is easier on trannys than daily driving

06-27-2007, 10:54 AM	#1
bigmike71 bigmike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas,Texas Posts: 22	700 R4 pricing question I have been looking for a 700 R4 for my 71' c10. I just got word that a friend of a friend can supply the tranny and build it for me for $500.00.....is that a good deal? (He is reputable builder at Young Chevrolet, a local dealersip))

06-27-2007, 10:56 AM	#2
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 700 R4 pricing question Sounds good. I'm looking at $800+ to replace the one in my '85 silv. I cracked the case during a Mudding excursion. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-27-2007, 10:58 AM	#3
paaw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 217	Re: 700 R4 pricing question sounds good to me also, that is how much mine cost. chico __________________ 1997 pontiac grand prix gt (daily driver) for now; 2004 dodge ram quad cab (wife's truck) 4.7; 2000 pontiac booneville (wife daily driver) 1972 chevy cheyenne 350 bored 40 over 700r trans 373 gears ( posi) soon to be daily driver; 2002 gsxr750 sold

06-27-2007, 11:16 AM	#4
1970shortbed Active Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate new york Posts: 240	Re: 700 R4 pricing question thats pretty good mine cost me around 1100.00 for the trans to have it rebuilt with all new seals/filters/gaskets and converter plus installation because i did not have the time

06-27-2007, 11:26 AM	#5
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: 700 R4 pricing question That is a good deal. Does it come with any kind of warranty? (Through the dealership?) Also - might want to make sure it will handle the HP you will be making now and in the future. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

06-27-2007, 11:27 AM	#6
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: 700 R4 pricing question I think I paid $1200.00 for mine. Rated at up to 500hp, 1 year guarantee and includes shipping. Here are the specs: http://racetransmissions.com/store/p...products_id/32 Site: www.eatmyshift.com __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 06-27-2007 at 01:23 PM.

06-27-2007, 12:01 PM	#7
bigmike71 bigmike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas,Texas Posts: 22	Re: 700 R4 pricing question Wow! thats an awesome transmission.....I have pretty much gotten over goin' fast.....My dragsters are retired! I am building a mild 350 hp 350. I want to drive it around town on Sundays,get a burger and do a burn out. I will some day go w/ an Lt1 but thats down the road......of course if i'm gonna go w/ the lt1 then the 700R4 won't be used. I think w/ my hp being around 350 a stock 700 would work. What do yall' think?

06-27-2007, 12:10 PM	#8
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: 700 R4 pricing question I got my 700r4 for $250....then had a High Performance rebuild on it for another $1300. It should be good for at least 450 HP though. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

06-27-2007, 07:42 PM	#9
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: 700 R4 pricing question Sounds good to me too, but just to get everything on the table I'd ask what happens if you get it in and it either doesn't work right, or it goes bad within a year. If you're performance minded, now's the time to consider a stall converter. If you stay with the stock one, be sure you flush it out well. Finally, make sure you have an 88 or up model, or that he's loading in a few of the usual heavy duty upgrade parts it needs. It'll be worth any extra cost in the long run. my 2 cents __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

06-27-2007, 07:49 PM	#10
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: 700 R4 pricing question make sure to use a good 10 vein pump and BEAST sunshell. 87 and up 700s are recognized by a rainbow in the casting around the cooler line connections. The thing most dont say is that the dragstrip is easier on trannys than daily driving Last edited by cooters; 06-27-2007 at 07:54 PM.

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