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**bobvilla67** · 08-19-2006, 02:40 PM

Has anyone tried this combo in a 4x4?I want to use the 292 in a 4x4 and wondering what trans to use for an overdrive.I plan to pull a gooseneck trailer but not to heavy.any suggestions?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-20-2006, 04:39 AM

The 292 should bolt up to the 700R4. I have heard the 200R4 is beefier than the 700R4 and still has an overdrive. But I have the SM 465 4-speed behind my L6. So I'm no expert on turbo-hydramatics. Good luck.

**special-K** · 08-26-2006, 09:41 AM

I`m thinking to use a 292 in the`71 shortbed I just got.I may go manual(already a 3spd)with a NV4500.Or,just use a 4spd manual if I decide not to build it for much traveling.I`d like to hear what becomes of your 292/700r4 idea.

vtblazer · 08-28-2006, 06:42 AM

Sounds like a great combo for a daily driver, just not sure about towing in overdrive with an inline 6.

Seems like it would always be in third when loaded...dunno.

86k10 · 09-16-2006, 10:26 PM

I think it would be a good combo, just make sure you don't have to high of gearing. I prefer at least 3.73 but 4.10 to me would be better. I build mine so you can tow in 4th and if as you say you are not towing to heavy you should be fine. And make sure the cable is (set) right, I use the word set cause there is no adjusting them they are either right or wrong. And don't use a stall convertor, not good for towing. And be sure the lockup is working correctly for long trans life. And a proper size external cooler plumbed in after the radiator is essential as well. Good luck with your decision.

**kwmech** · 09-17-2006, 11:46 PM

For any type of --even somewhat-- towing, you may want to consider a turbo 400 with a gear vendor. Even with my vast years of transmission building, the 700 just doesn't seem up to the task in my suburban. In my 69 GMC 1 ton, I put in a gear vendor. No issues with reliability now.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-18-2006, 05:19 AM

Does the gear vendor have overdrive?

krue · 09-18-2006, 05:30 AM

The gear vendor is an overdrive unit (or underdrive depending on how you install it) that mounts in place of the tailshaft on your tranny.

**kwmech** · 09-18-2006, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Does the gear vendor have overdrive?

It is a 22% overdrive and allows shifting between gears, thus theoretically 6 forward gears.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 09-19-2006, 05:09 AM

Interesting. Thanks.

08-19-2006, 02:40 PM	#1
bobvilla67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dallas,Tx.,USA Posts: 781	292/700r4 combo? Has anyone tried this combo in a 4x4?I want to use the 292 in a 4x4 and wondering what trans to use for an overdrive.I plan to pull a gooseneck trailer but not to heavy.any suggestions? __________________ 1968 Custom 10 SWB 1970 2wd Blazer 350/400 1972 K20 292/350

08-20-2006, 04:39 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,512	Re: 292/700r4 combo? The 292 should bolt up to the 700R4. I have heard the 200R4 is beefier than the 700R4 and still has an overdrive. But I have the SM 465 4-speed behind my L6. So I'm no expert on turbo-hydramatics. Good luck. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-26-2006, 09:41 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 292/700r4 combo? I`m thinking to use a 292 in the`71 shortbed I just got.I may go manual(already a 3spd)with a NV4500.Or,just use a 4spd manual if I decide not to build it for much traveling.I`d like to hear what becomes of your 292/700r4 idea. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-28-2006, 06:42 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: 292/700r4 combo? Sounds like a great combo for a daily driver, just not sure about towing in overdrive with an inline 6. Seems like it would always be in third when loaded...dunno.

09-16-2006, 10:26 PM	#5
86k10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bertrand, Nebraska Posts: 355	Re: 292/700r4 combo? I think it would be a good combo, just make sure you don't have to high of gearing. I prefer at least 3.73 but 4.10 to me would be better. I build mine so you can tow in 4th and if as you say you are not towing to heavy you should be fine. And make sure the cable is (set) right, I use the word set cause there is no adjusting them they are either right or wrong. And don't use a stall convertor, not good for towing. And be sure the lockup is working correctly for long trans life. And a proper size external cooler plumbed in after the radiator is essential as well. Good luck with your decision. __________________ 98 Neon 97 Grand Prix GT 02 Grand Prix 40th Anniv. 86 GMC 5.0 77 Olds 98 6.6 REAL AMERICANS, DRIVE AMERICAN

09-17-2006, 11:46 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,649	Re: 292/700r4 combo? For any type of --even somewhat-- towing, you may want to consider a turbo 400 with a gear vendor. Even with my vast years of transmission building, the 700 just doesn't seem up to the task in my suburban. In my 69 GMC 1 ton, I put in a gear vendor. No issues with reliability now.

09-18-2006, 05:19 AM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,512	Re: 292/700r4 combo? Does the gear vendor have overdrive? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

09-18-2006, 05:30 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 292/700r4 combo? The gear vendor is an overdrive unit (or underdrive depending on how you install it) that mounts in place of the tailshaft on your tranny. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-19-2006, 05:09 AM	#10
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,512	Re: 292/700r4 combo? Interesting. Thanks. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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