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07-03-2013, 01:18 PM | #1 |
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350 to 700r4
I just ordered a 700r4 and all the necessary stuff needed to swap over from Bowtie Overdrives. Anyone else use them? Any got ya's
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07-03-2013, 01:40 PM | #2 |
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Re: 350 to 700r4
I have a BTO 700r4 in my K20....not running yet but close. See the link in my signature below...good luck!
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07-03-2013, 01:51 PM | #3 |
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Re: 350 to 700r4
Did you get the driveshaft also?
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07-03-2013, 01:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: 350 to 700r4
I'm going to have a new one made once we get it installed.
What about the speedo?
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07-03-2013, 02:42 PM | #5 |
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Re: 350 to 700r4
I had a gear on mine installed when it was built. I do have to change it now though. I am about 10% off.....When I do calcs for mileage or distance, I have to do math.
Also I did a Big Transdapt cooler for it. The biggest PITB for me was the crossmember. It just took time. Best of luck on the swap. You'll really love the transmission when you get it dialed in.
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Re: 350 to 700r4
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Need to look into an additional cooler!
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07-03-2013, 04:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: 350 to 700r4
I don't have a bowtie trans, just a rebuilt craigslist buy... but I do have bowtie's TV cable setup. Six years and 80,000 miles later it's still working great.
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07-03-2013, 05:16 PM | #8 |
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Re: 350 to 700r4
I purchased a pressure gauge to fine tune the trans TV cable cam adjustment on the TVmadeEZ kit. I can't remember what they are off hand, but a google search should find them.
I have a 350 with a 700R, TVmadeEZ and lock-up/brake switch. Been on the truck since '06.
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07-10-2013, 08:21 PM | #9 |
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What about the lock up switch? (Think I'm about to ask a lame question) How does that work? Do I need to flip a switch every time the truck goes into 4th?
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It locks itself when gear selector is in 4th, the switch is for if you need to drive in 1,2,or 3 for any amount of time (like when I pull my 4000# boat I run it in 3rd). Posted via Mobile Device |
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You can, thats what I do, but I have to lock the converter with the switch when I do it or the trans gets hot FAST. Posted via Mobile Device
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07-10-2013, 08:38 PM | #13 |
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Re: 350 to 700r4
you will be very happy with the switch
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07-11-2013, 09:54 AM | #15 |
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I got my 700r4 from them 11 years ago....still works as it should.
They are very good about helping you get the right speedo gear, I had to try several before getting it close enough. Posted via Mobile Device |
07-15-2013, 02:32 AM | #16 |
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Re: 350 to 700r4
I have had my BTO trans for over 10 year with no problems. The lock up on converter is wired into my brake light switch with the use of a relay. So when I am in overdrive the converter is locked up and when I hit the brakes the converter unlocks. I typically shift into overdrive when I drive over speeds of 50 mph. I tow in 3rd gear only.
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