How many of you guys are running 700r4's

[bpmack16]

So I got a quote today from a local shop that has a good rep. All said and done $2,300 that is take out old trans, move cross member, build trans w/ upgraded parts, 2400 stall
, shorten drive shaft, all linkage and wiring ex.......... drop of on Monday and get it back road worthy Friday. It sounds high to me. What do you guys think.

[Eddie H.]

It actually sounds pretty reasonable for a complete turn key job.

[calvin78612]

Sounds like a good deal,you'll be gald you did it.

[C10_ustacould]

Sounds like a good deal to me.

[davischevy]

One of my buddies got a quote to do the same job in his 70 442 last week, and that's what they priced his at. $2,300.

[bpmack16]

Just heard this today but do you have to use a caprice or impala ss tail shaft housing to make the 700r4 work?

[suspect]

Originally Posted by bpmack16

Just heard this today but do you have to use a caprice or impala ss tail shaft housing to make the 700r4 work?

I doubt that. Just use whatever housing is on it, shorten or lengthen driveshaft accordingly.

[HIGHWAY BY THE SEA]

I used to have one in my 81, but I accidentally burned up the 3 and 4 clutch packs by towing a trailer behind it on the interstate. Until that happened that was the best transmission that I ever owned. My 350C turbo does not even come close.

[bpmack16]

What is the best TV cable and bracket kit for this job.

[bpmack16]

So I got everything ordered yesterday. The trans is being built this week and I will drop of the shift parts and tv made ez when they come in. Then then the truck will be dropped of and the transplant will begin. What end of the drive shaft did you guys shorten? The front half or rear? Or should I go with a single driveshaft ? What are the pros and cons of single drive shaft?

[Stickman]

Originally Posted by bpmack16

What is the best TV cable and bracket kit for this job.

In my opinion the BTO one is an awesome product. They have them for most carbs and look nice also. Ask for Jenn if you call them, the girl knows her tranny's and service is top notch , they are an easy install and adjustment.

[bpmack16]

That the one I got. I figured you don't want to get crap when you spend all that money on a built 700r4. Thank you though for the info.

[ESKAPEE]

where do I find a shift linkage for a 68 column shift for the 700R4?

[Longhorn 70]

Lokar is your friend.

[calvin78612]

Originally Posted by Longhorn 70

Lokar is your friend.

Great product ! You won't be disappointed, and made in the USA !!

[derotoreut]

Not looking to start a debate, but when I bought my TH350 torque converter from Hughes Performance, they suggested a 200-4R over the 700R4 as a future upgrade. At the time I wasn't interested in spending the money to change to an overdrive transmission because my truck is mainly a weekend driver. If it was a daily driver (or driven more often) I might consider it. For my situation it just doesn't make sense to spend the extra money. Maybe some day though. If/when that day comes, I will seriously look into both transmissions.

[68is4me]

i will be running one when I start my build.
I paid $300.00 for a tranny out of a 91 caprice with 100,000 miles and still works good. Paid about $700.00 for a good rebuild kit with trans-go shift kit, alto racing cluthes and extra clutch packs. All this will be going behind a 454 with 500hp/500+tq. The rebuild will be done by me as I have access to all the tools and books.
Will probably run a ECE cross member for looks and the ease of removing tranny pan.

[piecesparts]

With that engine consider upgrading the planetary, sonex valve, hardened valve body separator plate, oil pump (Pump definite weak spot)

[68is4me]

Originally Posted by piecesparts

With that engine consider upgrading the planetary, sonex valve, hardened valve body separator plate, oil pump (Pump definite weak spot)

Yah, I was considering up grading planetary but I don't think I should have to since I don't plan on towing, As for the pump it should have the good pump already in it, will just update it with new bushings and pressure springs, not sure about the sonex valve, and separator plate will have to check into that.

Thanks for the advice.

[70blackfish]

with that lumpy cam your going to need more than 1800 factory stall, even the corvette 2200 stall isn't going to be enough, going to suk if you have to do it twice....

[profe56]

I had one for about three years or more, I bougt it at a Junk yard from a Chevy C20 1990, but the transmission was 87, I got another one from C20 1990 but now yes it is a 1990 trans. I found they are diferent cases.
Dirty one is 87 and clean one 90

[piecesparts]

Originally Posted by 68is4me

Yah, I was considering up grading planetary but I don't think I should have to since I don't plan on towing, As for the pump it should have the good pump already in it, will just update it with new bushings and pressure springs, not sure about the sonex valve, and separator plate will have to check into that.

Thanks for the advice.

I am here to ell you that unless your plans are to baby the truck, the upgrade on the pump is a good idea, since you are going into the tranny. Two pumps down in mine and the time to take it apart for those repairs. Go heavy duty or baby it. I don't tow with mine, but I do get a little excited with it now and then. Not drag race excited, but enough to warrant heavy duty parts.

[profe56]

Also, I got the transmission with the tv cable and I notice the adjustable cable is longest than this one that was on an FI engine and mine is carburated. I'll see later if the cable is long enough