brought home my new 700r4 today! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*mike reeh* · 07-19-2003, 06:44 PM

I went with bowtie overdrives (700r4.com) and brought home my level 2 700r4 today. Complete with advance adapters stubby output shaft for my np205 transfer case. So far so good.

Hopefully within the next few weeks Ill have it up and running. I cant wait!

Here are some pics-

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boataddict26 · 07-19-2003, 09:09 PM

Looks Good!!

Mike76251 · 07-20-2003, 05:24 AM

Very nice!
I put $1142 into my 700 a few years ago when it puked..........it has taken a lot of "abuse" since then.

lofat · 07-21-2003, 04:16 AM

i would love to see the look on my ladies face if she came home to that sitting on the coffee table.

"hey honey, look at what i bought today"

looks sweet. i have spent some time over at that site, dreaming and drooling.

bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 12:30 PM

Congrats Mike, can't wait to hear how it works since I have not physically used mine as of yet.

Overall, how pleased are you with it/them so far?

...Jeff

*mike reeh* · 07-21-2003, 08:28 PM

thanks for the replies..

Jeff-- 100% pleased with customer service and quality of parts.. Steve, the owner, worked with me to make 100% sure it was going to bolt up to my somewhat rare configuration..

You should see their TV cable setup for retrofitting the 700 into a carbed vehicle. Its patented and designed/engineered/produced by them. Its genius. Check out the website http://www.tvmadeez.com/

Included with the trans is a pressure guage and hose/fittings and a b&m temp guage with all required fittings and connections... Also got their system for setting up the converter lockup.. A replacement brake switch and a manual toggle switch for driver-control and all the wiring and harness.. its sweet.. You should also see the instructions.. Im really impressed, these guys have got it together.

More later! (after installation)

mike

bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 08:45 PM

Yup, I got all that stuff too...except mine is sitting on the shelf right now.

Can't wait to hear how you like its performance.

...Jeff

*mike reeh* · 07-21-2003, 09:18 PM

so you got one from bowtie overdrives?? ahh I didnt put 2 and 2 together... which one did you get and when did you get it??

mike

bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike reeh
so you got one from bowtie overdrives?? ahh I didnt put 2 and 2 together... which one did you get and when did you get it??

mike

I got the second best one, level three I believe (rated to handle my 468). I purchased it about a year ago...I planned on having the truck driveable by this summer but things have come up and i am behind schedule. I am pleased with it so far and the quaity of the parts is excellent. Cant wait to see what a 700 feels like compared to my old 350 trans (I have 4.10 gears too!).

...Jeff

BigRed · 07-22-2003, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike reeh
thanks for the replies..

You should see their TV cable setup for retrofitting the 700 into a carbed vehicle. Its patented and designed/engineered/produced by them. Its genius. Check out the website http://www.tvmadeez.com/

mike

Mike, great site for TV cable theory and initial setup! They really get pretty deep. Thanks!

gchemist · 07-22-2003, 11:09 PM

Is the govenor upgraded too?

84Stepper · 07-24-2003, 12:48 AM

Im buying a 700r4 from my friends trans am. He told me it was rebuilt not long ago but the engine blew so he has no use for it now. What all do I need to buy to hook it up?

79BIG10 · 07-24-2003, 06:13 PM

What year trans is it? If it's 93 or newer you will need the computer that will work for the truck and tranny. If 92 or older then you can get away with setting the TV cable and wiring the lock converter on it.

*mike reeh* · 07-25-2003, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gchemist
Is the govenor upgraded too?

yes

07-19-2003, 06:44 PM	#1
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	brought home my new 700r4 today! I went with bowtie overdrives (700r4.com) and brought home my level 2 700r4 today. Complete with advance adapters stubby output shaft for my np205 transfer case. So far so good. Hopefully within the next few weeks Ill have it up and running. I cant wait! Here are some pics- and

07-19-2003, 09:09 PM	#2
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Looks Good!! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-21-2003, 04:16 AM	#4
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	i would love to see the look on my ladies face if she came home to that sitting on the coffee table. "hey honey, look at what i bought today" looks sweet. i have spent some time over at that site, dreaming and drooling. __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions

07-22-2003, 11:09 PM	#11
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Is the govenor upgraded too? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-24-2003, 12:48 AM	#12
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Im buying a 700r4 from my friends trans am. He told me it was rebuilt not long ago but the engine blew so he has no use for it now. What all do I need to buy to hook it up? __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

07-20-2003, 05:24 AM	#3
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,500	Very nice! I put $1142 into my 700 a few years ago when it puked..........it has taken a lot of "abuse" since then.

07-21-2003, 12:30 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Congrats Mike, can't wait to hear how it works since I have not physically used mine as of yet. Overall, how pleased are you with it/them so far? ...Jeff

07-21-2003, 08:28 PM	#6
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	thanks for the replies.. Jeff-- 100% pleased with customer service and quality of parts.. Steve, the owner, worked with me to make 100% sure it was going to bolt up to my somewhat rare configuration.. You should see their TV cable setup for retrofitting the 700 into a carbed vehicle. Its patented and designed/engineered/produced by them. Its genius. Check out the website http://www.tvmadeez.com/ Included with the trans is a pressure guage and hose/fittings and a b&m temp guage with all required fittings and connections... Also got their system for setting up the converter lockup.. A replacement brake switch and a manual toggle switch for driver-control and all the wiring and harness.. its sweet.. You should also see the instructions.. Im really impressed, these guys have got it together. More later! (after installation) mike

07-21-2003, 08:45 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Yup, I got all that stuff too...except mine is sitting on the shelf right now. Can't wait to hear how you like its performance. ...Jeff

07-21-2003, 09:18 PM	#8
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	so you got one from bowtie overdrives?? ahh I didnt put 2 and 2 together... which one did you get and when did you get it?? mike

07-24-2003, 06:13 PM	#13
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	What year trans is it? If it's 93 or newer you will need the computer that will work for the truck and tranny. If 92 or older then you can get away with setting the TV cable and wiring the lock converter on it. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

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