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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,088
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Look what I got in... (and other random things)
Hmm..... What's this?
Bowtie Overdrives TH700, 2200 Stall converter, new tranny lines, and set-up kit. She's waiting for it to be put in.... (doggie in the corner too) After getting shot with Airshoft guns by my friends after a LAN party, I blocked them in w/ my truck. It was a little GEO so no contest. They backed up and tried to peel out to no avail but a squeek. So I flip a b*tch and gun it rosting the tire all the way down the road. I burned out!!!!!!! W/ a 305!!! WOW!!!! (I was really surprised) I just went through SMOG check and passed! WWWhhhheeeewww! Chainged the oil and cleaned my air filter before going in. Not to mention put my stock oil breather tube on. ![]()
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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Man, I can't even get my 350 to burn out
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Modesto, CA
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Nice Tyler, so that's going into my vette right? LOL
Can't wait to see the results when it's in..better chirp dem' tires LOUD! ![]() |
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
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I hope so! I'll be ordering more parts Friday....
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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5 day ban, learn to behave.
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: san diego, ca
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apstguy SWEET
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon
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awesome!! what stage is it? do you have any plans for an engine?
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,088
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Stage 2 - No plans for the engine yet, way too many other things to fix and repair like the damn passanger lock solenoid that only unlocks 1/2 the time but locks every time. I'm going to put on the rebuilt stock carb I got from our gigantimous swap meet we had a couple months ago. I really need to see if I can get better milage out of this thing. 9mpg w/ a 305 just doesn't cut it.
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Grants PassOregon
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damn....9mpg....you are almost in my mpg league......an I have 120more inches......congrats on the tranny....thats my next step....my TH350 was built for my old GM crate engine.....dropped in this 427 and it has since ate the tranny.....how much was that 700?
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
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It is $1020 but by the time it is dropped in the truck it will be more like $2000. I have to upgrade the torque converter, pan, lines, cooler, flexplate, starter..... etc.
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
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Wait till you do a burn out with the 700R4 and 305. My truck lights them really easy.
![]() What type of tires are you running? I think I've seen them at Discount tire. |
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Kuhmo Ecsta STX 275/60 15 - I LOVE them - especially compared to my old Firestone SS20's. They are a great tire for a cheap price. I got them for $80 a tire!
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Modesto, CA
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
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Heck no! I wouldn't let anyone touch my truck when I can do it myself. That price above is installing everything myself. I don't want to know what it would be if I had a shop put it in.
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Modesto, CA
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OK, so what is the $800 charge for? Since your truck isn't lowered, the tranny swap won't be so bad. But that converter that came with that BTO tranny is just a normal stocker you can get at AutoZone. I recommend a Yank or TCI 2500 stall.
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
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I got a 2200 stall - definitly not stock. I have the mount, hoses, cooler, pan, flexplate, starter, wires, bolts, etc.
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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So, $1000 was for the Transmission ALONE, then the other $800 is for the Converter/Mount/Cooler/Flexplate/Starter/Wires Converter = $250 Mount = $50 Cooler = $50 Flexplate = $25 Starter = $125 Wires = $25 Hmm.... ![]() |
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
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![]() Hey, that converter is really high. Your cruise RPMs will be too low for it to lock up!! You need 3.73 gears or a smaller tire. The converter may lock up but it will be right on the edge. With a 3.08 a 1800-2000 stall is better suited. You may need to cruise up to 75 MPH to lock the converter then back of slightly to cruise speed so the converter stays locked. |
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: NorCal
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
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STUPID QUESTION ALERT!!
What is a torque converter anyways? Some sort of device that locks up and applies direct engine power to the tranny or something?
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BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe!
Join Date: Oct 2002
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2200 is a high stall G? hehehe Well I guess the 2800 - 3000 stall I will be putting in must baffle your mind lol
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
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My understanding is for a daily driver is to have the torque converter lock right below your cruise range. I drive a 1800 stall on my daily drive. I drive in 3rd in town mostly to lock the converter and save gas!! Every little bit helps. Now if I had deep gears and a stout SB or BB the 2800 stall would be killa.
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 2,088
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I either drive at 45 without overdrive or do 85 on the freeway. I don't think I'll go as slow as 75 on the freeway
![]() Tim - You forgot locktite, hoses for the tranny lines, mounting brackets, bolts - not to mention the starter I'm getting is $200 - flexplate is $65, bolts are $5, Converter $250, shipping $100, cooler $55, hoses $75, and a couple other things like cleaner, new carb gasket, FLUID ($20) dipstick $65, deep pan $125. Get what I am saying about another $1000? G - I DO NOT want this tranny locking in 3rd EVER. That would kill the sucker fast like the stock one I have. Bowtie Overdrive's only locks in 4th.
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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Why would you NOT want it to lock in 3rd? Going up grades or pulling trailers I lock mine in 3rd all the time mike |
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Lovin' Life in Miss.!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puckett, Mississippi
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The converter lock up harness I got from TCI lets you lock it up in 2nd 3rd and overdrive. They make no mention of that being hazardous to the tranny. The throttlevalve cable kit and install kit I bought from Bowtie Overdrives makes no mention of that either.
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 1,321
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I have a 2600rpm Stall Yank Converter in my vette, and I HONESTLY can't even tell it's not stock. If I'm TRYING to watch when it locks up, it's right around 41mph.
Stock 350 with Headers 700R4 3.07 Gears, 26" Tires |
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