Th700R4 Bowtie Overdrives - any users?

[lamar]

I just got my truck back after having a Bowtie 700r4 Level 3 installed and I just wish had done it sooner. I love it. I bought their trans, tv setup, cooling lines, install kit, trans cooler, dip stick, lockup harness and dust cover, everything needed to install it with out going to the parts store 4 or 5 times while installing and i thought the price was very reasonable at just over $2300shipped. The guys at Bowtie are always helpful with any and all questions you may have before, during and after the install. They are GREAT!

[cypress TX 72]

I appreciate all the input guys - but I think i will stay with the 308's - I spoke with another one of the guys at Bowtie and he STRONGLY recommended staying with the 308's (Maximum 323) -
I asked him about the Kickdown frequency that everyones speaking of and he suggests that, if thats happening -either you live in a city that has No flat surfaces, or it is installed incorrectly (the TV) and if your kicking down that often - you shouldn't need a 4th gear...
I live in Texas - so No hills here.
I have the 373 ring and pinion set up in a box on my bench. brand new and 308's in the truck - I will start out with the 308's and see how it goes and I will give a performance report --- i will find this thread and re-new it ---give me a couple of weeks...
Thanks again Guys,
Cypress

[ChevyDude]

Mine came from Monster Motor Sports.

www.eatmyshift.com

Alex

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by cypress TX 72

I appreciate all the input guys - but I think i will stay with the 308's - I spoke with another one of the guys at Bowtie and he STRONGLY recommended staying with the 308's (Maximum 323) -
I asked him about the Kickdown frequency that everyones speaking of and he suggests that, if thats happening -either you live in a city that has No flat surfaces, or it is installed incorrectly (the TV) and if your kicking down that often - you shouldn't need a 4th gear...
I live in Texas - so No hills here.
I have the 373 ring and pinion set up in a box on my bench. brand new and 308's in the truck - I will start out with the 308's and see how it goes and I will give a performance report --- i will find this thread and re-new it ---give me a couple of weeks...
Thanks again Guys,
Cypress

My experience with a 700R4 and 3.08 is a mushy feeling set-up that is so high geared that the covertor unlocks if the the wind blows. Unless you are running small diameter tires it will feel gutless in OD. My experience is that I personally use more fuel with the higher gears because I'm in the throttle more often trying to make the vehicle feel as if it has any power. That's the biggest reason GM doesn't offer OD with any higher gear than a 3.42 in new trucks...

[cameeks]

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Mine came from Monster Motor Sports.

www.eatmyshift.com

Alex

Same place I'm going through. just a link to the transmission though

Originally Posted by cameeks

this is the transmission I'm going to buy. The one I have now is a used one to get me by because my powerglide went out. I called this company and they have never heard of the TCI valve body and said they were going to stock the part now.
http://racetransmissions.com/store/p...bea164b66e1427

[ChevyDude]

Yup...thats the one I have!!!

http://racetransmissions.com/store/p...bea164b66e1427

[cypress TX 72]

Good point about the factorys stance on the 342's never thought of it that way!!, C-30
Thats exactly why I come to the board for advise -