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'70GMCStep · 03-04-2009, 09:06 AM

Hey everyone. Been a while since I've been around, good to be back.

I've got a '65 Chevy pickup and I've just bought a new crate 350 2-main for it. I'm taking out my worn out 283, and wondering what it would be like price wise and effort wise to slap a 700 r4 behind it. What kind of modifications am I looking at? This would be for local daily driving as well as on highway.

Any advice would be much obliged. Thanks you all.

'70GMCStep

vin63 · 03-04-2009, 10:36 AM

Depending on what type of transmission you have in the truck presently, you may have to move the transmission cross member. The 700R4s can get pretty pricey, so you'll have to do some shopping around based on your engine and drive train combination, as well as what your objectives are. Good luck.

Fred T · 03-04-2009, 11:04 AM

For info on the tranny, go to www.bowtieoverdrives.com

Properly built, they will take a lot of abuse. And the 70% overdrive will help your highway mileage.

MacAttack · 03-04-2009, 11:26 AM

Summit Racing lists a 700R for about $1,360 (Part Number: TCI-371038), new - no exchange, so that gives you an idea of what the base cost for a new one would be.

Hope that helps.

Mac.

Rogue · 03-04-2009, 11:42 AM

When building a driver these days, I will not put a transmission without overdrive.

I also never learned to drive an automatic, so I am putting a T5 in mine.

I don't do slushboxes.

joe231 · 03-04-2009, 11:46 AM

Fred!
where ya been?

I'm running a stock 700R4 behind a 283 in our '66.........at least will be when the truck gets put back together

Try to find a trans shop that builds 'em for drag racers, they seems to know the tricks and can upgrade the trans based on your budget.

'70GMCStep · 03-04-2009, 11:48 AM

Thanks, I appreciate it. I will do some shopping.

A guy I know told me that they weren't very good, but I have heard a lot of good about them, so I'm seriously considering one.

Thanks again.

'70GMCStep

'70 GMC Stepside
'65 Chevy C-10

joe231 · 03-04-2009, 11:55 AM

They have gotten a bad reputation....in stock form.
Also, if the TV cable isn't adjusted properly, it will eat itself in a very short period of time.

I have heard good things about the 200R4 also

'70GMCStep · 03-04-2009, 04:34 PM

Right now I have a 283 in front of the 350 in my truck. Not sure what kind of crossmember situation I might get into with that yet. Like you guys said in previous posts, though, I like the thought of having that overdrive under me.

I'm becoming more curious about these and the 200 r4 as well. We'll see what shakes out.

'70GMCStep

'70GMC Stepsidie
'65 Chevy C-10

jgarverick · 03-04-2009, 05:40 PM

hey guys check out the art carr 200 4r's... very impressive... oh and its 200 4r not 200r4 like the 700r4's, thanks GM...

03-04-2009, 09:06 AM	#1
'70GMCStep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rogersville, Missouri Posts: 89	Questions on my '65 C-10 Hey everyone. Been a while since I've been around, good to be back. I've got a '65 Chevy pickup and I've just bought a new crate 350 2-main for it. I'm taking out my worn out 283, and wondering what it would be like price wise and effort wise to slap a 700 r4 behind it. What kind of modifications am I looking at? This would be for local daily driving as well as on highway. Any advice would be much obliged. Thanks you all. '70GMCStep

03-04-2009, 10:36 AM	#2
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 Depending on what type of transmission you have in the truck presently, you may have to move the transmission cross member. The 700R4s can get pretty pricey, so you'll have to do some shopping around based on your engine and drive train combination, as well as what your objectives are. Good luck. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-04-2009, 11:04 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 For info on the tranny, go to www.bowtieoverdrives.com Properly built, they will take a lot of abuse. And the 70% overdrive will help your highway mileage. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

03-04-2009, 11:26 AM	#4
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 Summit Racing lists a 700R for about $1,360 (Part Number: TCI-371038), new - no exchange, so that gives you an idea of what the base cost for a new one would be. Hope that helps. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

03-04-2009, 11:42 AM	#5
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 When building a driver these days, I will not put a transmission without overdrive. I also never learned to drive an automatic, so I am putting a T5 in mine. I don't do slushboxes. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

03-04-2009, 11:46 AM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 Fred! where ya been? I'm running a stock 700R4 behind a 283 in our '66.........at least will be when the truck gets put back together Try to find a trans shop that builds 'em for drag racers, they seems to know the tricks and can upgrade the trans based on your budget. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-04-2009, 11:48 AM	#7
'70GMCStep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rogersville, Missouri Posts: 89	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 Thanks, I appreciate it. I will do some shopping. A guy I know told me that they weren't very good, but I have heard a lot of good about them, so I'm seriously considering one. Thanks again. '70GMCStep '70 GMC Stepside '65 Chevy C-10

03-04-2009, 11:55 AM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 They have gotten a bad reputation....in stock form. Also, if the TV cable isn't adjusted properly, it will eat itself in a very short period of time. I have heard good things about the 200R4 also __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-04-2009, 04:34 PM	#9
'70GMCStep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rogersville, Missouri Posts: 89	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 Right now I have a 283 in front of the 350 in my truck. Not sure what kind of crossmember situation I might get into with that yet. Like you guys said in previous posts, though, I like the thought of having that overdrive under me. I'm becoming more curious about these and the 200 r4 as well. We'll see what shakes out. '70GMCStep '70GMC Stepsidie '65 Chevy C-10

03-04-2009, 05:40 PM	#10
jgarverick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 85	Re: Questions on my '65 C-10 hey guys check out the art carr 200 4r's... very impressive... oh and its 200 4r not 200r4 like the 700r4's, thanks GM...



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