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BlazinC5 · 06-04-2010, 12:05 AM

I didn't see this mentioned unless I over looked in in the other posts. But,, What about a Gear Vendors under/over drive? A well built TH350 W/ a Gear vendors, is a dang bullet proof tranny combo. not to mention the 3-speed would be a technical 6-speed. The price is a bit more initialy but seems to be a simpler of a setup and once again bullet proof.. Look them up at: http://gearvendors.com/

A TH350 to be rebuilt comparable to a 4l60 is roughly half the price. And most likely you would have to have the driveline reworked anyway. But you wouldn't have to get a different crossmember with the G/V unit. between friends and I, We have had quite a few blowouts with the 700R4s and 4L60's, They are just not as stout as a good ole TH350 or even a TH400. That is at least my plan for the near future with my 71 blazer.

mrein3 · 06-04-2010, 07:29 AM

The gear vendors overdrive unit is a good solution but it is quite a bit north of the $1700 figure people are tossing around. AND if you have 4wd, you can only use it when you are in 2wd.

**special-K** · 06-04-2010, 09:45 AM

Gear Vendors is the last overdrive you`ll ever need.That`s what I plan for my 4spd`67...eventually.Meanwhile I`ll drive a bit slower and listen to that sweet 327 do it`s thing.If it happens it happens.If not...oh well.

Maxwell007 · 06-04-2010, 11:20 AM

I installed a Gear Vendors overdrive on my 72 C-20 a couple of years ago and it works great. Bought it on Ebay for $1,600. I keep it in "auto" mode so essentially, I have a 4 speed automatic transmission. My Turbo 400 shifts up through all of it's gears then the GV kicks in at about 40 MPH. Made a huge difference in the way the truck drives.

06-04-2010, 12:05 AM	#26
BlazinC5 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cheney Washinton Posts: 378	Re: Opinions on overdrive transmissions I didn't see this mentioned unless I over looked in in the other posts. But,, What about a Gear Vendors under/over drive? A well built TH350 W/ a Gear vendors, is a dang bullet proof tranny combo. not to mention the 3-speed would be a technical 6-speed. The price is a bit more initialy but seems to be a simpler of a setup and once again bullet proof.. Look them up at: http://gearvendors.com/ A TH350 to be rebuilt comparable to a 4l60 is roughly half the price. And most likely you would have to have the driveline reworked anyway. But you wouldn't have to get a different crossmember with the G/V unit. between friends and I, We have had quite a few blowouts with the 700R4s and 4L60's, They are just not as stout as a good ole TH350 or even a TH400. That is at least my plan for the near future with my 71 blazer.

06-04-2010, 07:29 AM	#27
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Opinions on overdrive transmissions The gear vendors overdrive unit is a good solution but it is quite a bit north of the $1700 figure people are tossing around. AND if you have 4wd, you can only use it when you are in 2wd. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

06-04-2010, 09:45 AM	#28
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Opinions on overdrive transmissions Gear Vendors is the last overdrive you`ll ever need.That`s what I plan for my 4spd`67...eventually.Meanwhile I`ll drive a bit slower and listen to that sweet 327 do it`s thing.If it happens it happens.If not...oh well. __________________ "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 ~

06-04-2010, 11:20 AM	#29
Maxwell007 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 14	Re: Opinions on overdrive transmissions I installed a Gear Vendors overdrive on my 72 C-20 a couple of years ago and it works great. Bought it on Ebay for $1,600. I keep it in "auto" mode so essentially, I have a 4 speed automatic transmission. My Turbo 400 shifts up through all of it's gears then the GV kicks in at about 40 MPH. Made a huge difference in the way the truck drives.



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