New Cross Member for Auto Tranny

[VanceH]

Ok I have a new 350 for my truck, i am think while it is being replace it might be time for a new auto tranny. I have access to a TH400 out of a 74 chev or a rebuilt r700. I think i need a new cross member for this any ideas? will the cross member from a 70-72 chev with an auto work? what about the 700 what have you guys used for a cross member?

Thanks

Vance

[justtime520]

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[VanceH]

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[michael bustamante]

I have a crossmember from a 69 in my truck and the 700 r4 bolted on just fine. just be sure and get the right trans mount for your 700r4. before I put in the 700 though I had a turbo 350 long tailshaft in it and it also worked just fine

[spinning wheels]

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

I have a crossmember from a 69 in my truck and the 700 r4 bolted on just fine. just be sure and get the right trans mount for your 700r4. before I put in the 700 though I had a turbo 350 long tailshaft in it and it also worked just fine

Michael, no pan clearance problems using the stock crossmember?
I tried to install a deeper Derale pan on my turbo 350 and it wouldn't clear the crossmember. Now that I want to install a 700r4, with a deeper pan I am hoping not to run into clearance problems.

[michael bustamante]

When I put the turbo 350 and trans member in I had cut the member so I could remove the pan without having to unbolt the crosmember. This was the best decision I evermade. But I havent seen any clearance problems on my friends uncut crossmember with a 700 r4

[VanceH]

Thanks this will help alot. Why would you use a deeper pan?

[spinning wheels]

Originally Posted by VanceH

Thanks this will help alot. Why would you use a deeper pan?

I like the idea of holding more trans fluid. Much like having a larger radiator, the added fluid helps dissipate heat. In addition to a deeper pan, I run a trans cooler, with plans to add a engine oil cooler.

I might add, I live in a warm part of the California, with a lot of stop and go traffic.