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*Fast68Chevy* · 06-23-2002, 02:23 AM

very good informative thread discussion regardign the 700r4 transmission and kits and about different fluids available and includes info from a couple of tranny builders thast jump in on this discussion- gets away form just kits towards th elast half when other topics add into it,. is a thread that someone such as mtdave2 and others who have had 700r4 trouble and blame all 700r4 as the problem should read up on, especially towards the last 1/3 of it- i too got in on the discussion at the end of the thread since i have two vehicles with one.:
http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...256#post732256

*Note: not meant to be a slam or bad comment or any such thing towards any member on this forum*

Project1970 · 06-23-2002, 03:06 AM

Ooooh, EXTREMELY informative...

I'm gonna bug the shop I'm gonna get my 700R4 from and see if they'll do a TransGo. Normal part-throttle with hard WOT shifts is what I'd love; the shift kit in my TH400 right now feels like they describe the B&M, with a bang and sometimes a chirp at very light throttle...very irritating in parking lots when it hunts from first to second and back three times in two seconds...

mt Al · 06-23-2002, 10:41 AM

Thanks fast, some of us need some more info on the 700r4. When you don't have a lot of bucks to throw around you need to study!

chevy2racr · 06-23-2002, 11:16 AM

I must say I haven't read all that thead yet. and I do not know what kinda o shift kit is in th 700R4 in the 85 camaro I race in a hghschool drag class. but it also has a corvette servo and friday at thetrack, the 1-2 shift at around 5200RPM broke the tires loose enough to slide toward he wall til I let off. and the 2-3 trys to bark them. its onehell of a tranny i you build them right.

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-23-2002, 12:57 PM

fluids:

http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...hreadid=114790

http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...hreadid=114269

72chevyLWB · 06-23-2002, 06:25 PM

Transgo is a good kit. The 1-2 shift hits very hard. The other shifts don't hit hard, but are firm. They dont slip at all, just go into gear extremely quick ( I don't exactly know how to put it). Nobody has mentioned anything about different RPM's with non lockup converters. I think I got screwed on Ebay and was sold a non lockup converter. I am running 3,500 RPM at 75 in overdrive and there is power going into the tranny telling it to lockup. I just bought a new lockup converter from 700R4.com but just need to put it in.

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-23-2002, 06:36 PM

whats diameter is the verter you got ? if smaller than 12" thne how much was it ?

Low69CST · 06-23-2002, 08:21 PM

Anybody tried those links lately? All i'm getting is "Page can not be displayed"

Low69CST · 06-24-2002, 09:46 AM

ttt

72chevyLWB · 06-24-2002, 01:31 PM

which converter you asking about? both are about 12" (normal size). The B&M I am getting rid of I bought for 100 of ebay, but is non lockup if you are interested I need to get rid of it. The other one is a 2,200 RPM stall from 700R4.com and it was 160.

69&72Bowties · 06-24-2002, 04:54 PM

I just picked up 2 700R4's for 400$.. One has a convertor and one doesnt.. I am running a long tail shaft 350 in my truck now with a stock convertor.. How much trouble is it going to be to swap this out? The Tranny with convertor is a lock up, detent controlled...

Do I have to shorten the shaft or change yokes?

Will the yoke from the 350 work for the 700r4?

I might be able to get the orginal yoke for one of those trannys?

06-23-2002, 02:23 AM	#1
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	very good discussion on 700r4 stuff very good informative thread discussion regardign the 700r4 transmission and kits and about different fluids available and includes info from a couple of tranny builders thast jump in on this discussion- gets away form just kits towards th elast half when other topics add into it,. is a thread that someone such as mtdave2 and others who have had 700r4 trouble and blame all 700r4 as the problem should read up on, especially towards the last 1/3 of it- i too got in on the discussion at the end of the thread since i have two vehicles with one.: http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...256#post732256 Note: not meant to be a slam or bad comment or any such thing towards any member on this forum Last edited by Fast68Chevy; 06-23-2002 at 12:37 PM.

06-23-2002, 03:06 AM	#2
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Ooooh, EXTREMELY informative... I'm gonna bug the shop I'm gonna get my 700R4 from and see if they'll do a TransGo. Normal part-throttle with hard WOT shifts is what I'd love; the shift kit in my TH400 right now feels like they describe the B&M, with a bang and sometimes a chirp at very light throttle...very irritating in parking lots when it hunts from first to second and back three times in two seconds... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

06-23-2002, 10:41 AM	#3
mt Al Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bozeman, Montana Posts: 243	Thanks fast, some of us need some more info on the 700r4. When you don't have a lot of bucks to throw around you need to study! __________________ '72 GMC 1/2T 4x4 1500 Super Custom pickup (current) past rides were: '70 Chev 2wd farm truck '71 GMC 2wd 1/2T 402 nice! '72 Chev 2wd 1/2T 396 '72 GMC 3/4T 4x4 2500 Super Custom suburban. Bozeman, Montana

06-23-2002, 11:16 AM	#4
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	I must say I haven't read all that thead yet. and I do not know what kinda o shift kit is in th 700R4 in the 85 camaro I race in a hghschool drag class. but it also has a corvette servo and friday at thetrack, the 1-2 shift at around 5200RPM broke the tires loose enough to slide toward he wall til I let off. and the 2-3 trys to bark them. its onehell of a tranny i you build them right. __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

06-23-2002, 12:57 PM	#5
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	fluids: http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...hreadid=114790 http://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/show...hreadid=114269 Last edited by Fast68Chevy; 06-23-2002 at 01:25 PM.

06-23-2002, 06:25 PM	#6
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Transgo is a good kit. The 1-2 shift hits very hard. The other shifts don't hit hard, but are firm. They dont slip at all, just go into gear extremely quick ( I don't exactly know how to put it). Nobody has mentioned anything about different RPM's with non lockup converters. I think I got screwed on Ebay and was sold a non lockup converter. I am running 3,500 RPM at 75 in overdrive and there is power going into the tranny telling it to lockup. I just bought a new lockup converter from 700R4.com but just need to put it in. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

06-23-2002, 06:36 PM	#7
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	whats diameter is the verter you got ? if smaller than 12" thne how much was it ?

06-23-2002, 08:21 PM	#8
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Anybody tried those links lately? All i'm getting is "Page can not be displayed" __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-24-2002, 09:46 AM	#9
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	ttt __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

06-24-2002, 01:31 PM	#10
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	which converter you asking about? both are about 12" (normal size). The B&M I am getting rid of I bought for 100 of ebay, but is non lockup if you are interested I need to get rid of it. The other one is a 2,200 RPM stall from 700R4.com and it was 160. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

06-24-2002, 04:54 PM	#11
69&72Bowties Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 78	I just picked up 2 700R4's for 400$.. One has a convertor and one doesnt.. I am running a long tail shaft 350 in my truck now with a stock convertor.. How much trouble is it going to be to swap this out? The Tranny with convertor is a lock up, detent controlled... Do I have to shorten the shaft or change yokes? Will the yoke from the 350 work for the 700r4? I might be able to get the orginal yoke for one of those trannys? __________________ Bryan@ideamill.net 71 Chevy Custom 20 Suburban 69 Chevy Camaro



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