To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 01-18-2010, 10:53 AM

For anyone doing this swap.... a Vette servo for the trans is a definite must-have! I finally got around to installing mine this weekend, and I can't believe what a difference it makes! 1-2 shifts at WOT will bark the tires, and 3-4 is very snappy. Although this mod mostly affects the 1-2 and 3-4 shifts, I can definitely tell that the 2-3 shift are much firmer also.

These literally take 15 minutes to R&R, and take no special tools. A pry bar, a couple small screwdrivers, a c-clamp, and a pair of pliers or channel locks. It really helps if you have a helper around when putting it back together to help get the cover back on, but it can be done alone.

The servos can be bought off eBay for around $20. I got mine from Oregon Performance Transmissions off of eBay, and have bought many other trans parts from them, including a stall converter several years ago. They have good quality parts. In fact, I think the Vette servos are TransGo parts.

These can be installed easily enough while in the vehicle, but save yourself a little time and effort and do it while the trans is still on the shop floor. You won't be sorry!!

Here is a great how-to:

http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98029

**N2TRUX** · 01-18-2010, 12:20 PM

Thanks for the info Bob.

Jim85IROC · 01-18-2010, 01:13 PM

Same deal for anybody running a 700R4. The Corvette servo makes a very noticeable improvement in shifts.

glock35ipsc · 01-18-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim85IROC

Same deal for anybody running a 700R4. The Corvette servo makes a very noticeable improvement in shifts.

Doh, I didn't even think of the 700R4 and the 4L60! I changed the title. Thanks!!

STOCKISH · 01-18-2010, 02:18 PM

I have done this before and it is WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY. Definate improvement over stock. Cheap too.

Mr79C10 · 03-29-2011, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Doh, I didn't even think of the 700R4 and the 4L60! I changed the title. Thanks!!

So this can be done for the 4L60/4L60E Trans??

jitteryguy · 03-29-2011, 04:57 AM

o the subject of 700R4's , has any heard of this company ?

http://monstertrans.com/store/catego...-Rebuild-Kits/

any thoughts or comments bout them or there product's ? I wanna rebuild the 700R4 in my S10, also put one in the dually and a '78 Cutlass I'm gonna restore for my girlfreind.

85gmcguy · 03-29-2011, 11:56 AM

Re: Monster Transmissions`

I bought a 2000 stall torque converter from them a few years ago, and I was really happy with their service. Nice, friendly folks.

gchemist · 01-18-2010, 02:55 PM

Yup I had one before blowing up the last 700R4. Loved it. The current tranny has a super servo! Now that one is a neck snapper!

qu1cks1lver56 · 01-18-2010, 08:35 PM

anything simple like this for a TH350?
I plan on buying a shift kit before too long, but they're not cheap.

3r!c84 · 01-18-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by qu1cks1lver56

anything simple like this for a TH350?
I plan on buying a shift kit before too long, but they're not cheap.

just a shift kit ): but you can mess with the governor screw a little for a harder shift

**LEEVON** · 01-19-2010, 12:34 AM

yep, I prefer the servo over a shift kit. All of our vehicles have one. They just feel so right. My '08 silverado will bark the tires on a cold morning with the vette servo.

blackcherry81 · 11-07-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

just a shift kit ): but you can mess with the governor screw a little for a harder shift

i have a th350 to go in to my truck soon just installed a b&m shift improver kit hoping to get a good chirp can you go into a little more detail about this gov screw and how to modify it? much appreciated

gchemist · 01-18-2010, 09:04 PM

You can install a governor on the transmissions too. WOT will shifts will be higher. Corvettes and police cars had the option.
You can find parts at www.bulkpart.com

My 700R4 is modified to shift into OD at WOT!! I have not tried it yet. I've made it up to 110+ MPH in third gear before letting off. I'm curious at what speed it should shift into OD.

truckincurt · 01-18-2010, 09:59 PM

are you talking about torque converter lockup ? you cant wire od it just shifts in to od after 3ed gear but you should wire up tc lock up in 4 gear thats how i have mine and its fine cuz most of the time you arnt on throttle in 4th just cruzin but you can allway put a toggle switch inline to turn it off for those high speed runs and toggle it back on

Vernski · 03-28-2011, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gchemist

You can install a governor on the transmissions too. WOT will shifts will be higher. Corvettes and police cars had the option.
You can find parts at www.bulkpart.com

My 700R4 is modified to shift into OD at WOT!! I have not tried it yet. I've made it up to 110+ MPH in third gear before letting off. I'm curious at what speed it should shift into OD.

Hey thanks gchemist for the link to www.bulkpart.com I couldn't find oregon performance trans anywhere on ebay, I did find some servo's but don't think they were the right ones....Vernski

S10Fan · 03-28-2011, 05:53 AM

I agree. My transmission guy includes the Vette servo and converter in all his 700 builds. 99% of his builds are for street rods etc.

chevymotocross · 01-19-2010, 12:37 AM

Corvette Serve was easy to install and did wonders for my shifts..... until I later decided to do a filter/fluid change and then the shifts went all downhill from there. A rebuild is in the works soon.

Gordonr1973 · 12-27-2010, 11:41 PM

Will this work on a 4L80E ??

spudz · 12-28-2010, 12:19 AM

700s have governors, you can shave some weight off them to hold shifts a little longer. or you can buy aftermarket but you can grind some weight off the stock and do the same thing. IF you REALLY want it to snap into gear... put a billet super survo in it. It will knock your head threw the back glass.

Rokcrln · 03-27-2011, 12:03 PM

I have a question about this mod on a 4L60E. I just finished my 05 5.3L install in LowBuk and it all works great. The shifts are very smooth from gear to gear but I can feel the smallest about of slip during the transition from gear to gear. I would like it a bit tighter but I really do not want to feel any shift bang from gear to gear like I had with my built 700R4. Will this mod keep the very smooth shifts or will it have the affects of a shift kit?

Thanks for the info!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Brian76GMC · 03-27-2011, 04:47 PM

Is there a how-to on T350 - 700R4 swap somewhere?? My 79 Chevy has 3:73 gears and Im considering doin the 700R4 deal.

ProStreet83C10 · 03-27-2011, 05:39 PM

my 700 has a corvette servo as well as an actual corvette shift kit, its barked the tires going into 4th gear like twice since modding it. itll almost ALWAYS put the truck sideways shifting into 2nd and majority of the time i can bark into 3rd

Heres a video of it on a VERY WELL prepped track that nearly pulled my shoes off when walking on it

YouTube - Cedar Falls Raceway May 27, 2006

gchemist · 03-27-2011, 10:49 PM

Did you remove the grill turn signal lights? Nice video.

Justins76 · 03-27-2011, 11:24 PM

Does the vette servo effect part throttle shifts? After 15 years of my B&M shift kit shifting hard at anything over half throttle, i'm looking for a smoother shift.

01-18-2010, 10:53 AM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install..... For anyone doing this swap.... a Vette servo for the trans is a definite must-have! I finally got around to installing mine this weekend, and I can't believe what a difference it makes! 1-2 shifts at WOT will bark the tires, and 3-4 is very snappy. Although this mod mostly affects the 1-2 and 3-4 shifts, I can definitely tell that the 2-3 shift are much firmer also. These literally take 15 minutes to R&R, and take no special tools. A pry bar, a couple small screwdrivers, a c-clamp, and a pair of pliers or channel locks. It really helps if you have a helper around when putting it back together to help get the cover back on, but it can be done alone. The servos can be bought off eBay for around $20. I got mine from Oregon Performance Transmissions off of eBay, and have bought many other trans parts from them, including a stall converter several years ago. They have good quality parts. In fact, I think the Vette servos are TransGo parts. These can be installed easily enough while in the vehicle, but save yourself a little time and effort and do it while the trans is still on the shop floor. You won't be sorry!! Here is a great how-to: http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=98029 __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 01-18-2010 at 01:26 PM.

01-18-2010, 12:20 PM	#2
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Jim85IROC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Readsboro, VT Posts: 502	Re: To all the current and future LS/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install..... Same deal for anybody running a 700R4. The Corvette servo makes a very noticeable improvement in shifts. __________________ 1987 GMC Sierra Classic 3500 454 TH400 My Sounddomain Page

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STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. I have done this before and it is WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY. Definate improvement over stock. Cheap too. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-29-2011, 04:57 AM	#7
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. o the subject of 700R4's , has any heard of this company ? http://monstertrans.com/store/catego...-Rebuild-Kits/ any thoughts or comments bout them or there product's ? I wanna rebuild the 700R4 in my S10, also put one in the dually and a '78 Cutlass I'm gonna restore for my girlfreind. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

03-29-2011, 11:56 AM	#8
85gmcguy Plays with trucks Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 433	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. Re: Monster Transmissions` I bought a 2000 stall torque converter from them a few years ago, and I was really happy with their service. Nice, friendly folks. __________________ Gary My Dad's Old Truck 1985

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gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. Yup I had one before blowing up the last 700R4. Loved it. The current tranny has a super servo! Now that one is a neck snapper! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

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qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. anything simple like this for a TH350? I plan on buying a shift kit before too long, but they're not cheap.

01-19-2010, 12:34 AM	#12
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. yep, I prefer the servo over a shift kit. All of our vehicles have one. They just feel so right. My '08 silverado will bark the tires on a cold morning with the vette servo. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-18-2010, 09:04 PM	#14
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. You can install a governor on the transmissions too. WOT will shifts will be higher. Corvettes and police cars had the option. You can find parts at www.bulkpart.com My 700R4 is modified to shift into OD at WOT!! I have not tried it yet. I've made it up to 110+ MPH in third gear before letting off. I'm curious at what speed it should shift into OD. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-18-2010, 09:59 PM	#15
truckincurt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lockport, NY Posts: 106	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. are you talking about torque converter lockup ? you cant wire od it just shifts in to od after 3ed gear but you should wire up tc lock up in 4 gear thats how i have mine and its fine cuz most of the time you arnt on throttle in 4th just cruzin but you can allway put a toggle switch inline to turn it off for those high speed runs and toggle it back on __________________ diy or die

03-28-2011, 05:53 AM	#17
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. I agree. My transmission guy includes the Vette servo and converter in all his 700 builds. 99% of his builds are for street rods etc. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

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chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. Corvette Serve was easy to install and did wonders for my shifts..... until I later decided to do a filter/fluid change and then the shifts went all downhill from there. A rebuild is in the works soon. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch

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Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: To the current and future 700R4/4L60/4L60E swappers, a must have part to install. I have a question about this mod on a 4L60E. I just finished my 05 5.3L install in LowBuk and it all works great. The shifts are very smooth from gear to gear but I can feel the smallest about of slip during the transition from gear to gear. I would like it a bit tighter but I really do not want to feel any shift bang from gear to gear like I had with my built 700R4. Will this mod keep the very smooth shifts or will it have the affects of a shift kit? Thanks for the info! Kevin LFD Inc.

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