Trans vs rear end

[apachedaddy]

Originally Posted by fleetsidelarry

back from deployment?

Yes, I should be home the first part of Nov from Afghanistan. Fun filled 13 month deployment.

Well it sounds like the 700r would be the better choice. The only reason i say 2000 for the trans is because I can only do internet searches for things right now. I'll go and talk with some local trans shops when i hit the ground and see if I can find a better deal. Or maybe find one at the local PNP but from what i read a stock trans may not hold up very long if you start to tow or beat on it a little.

One last question, I want to buy the CPP motor mounts. If i put them in the foward holes on the frame would this move the trans up enough to make up for the longer 700r??? And yes i have a 350/350 combo in the truck now.

Thanks for all the info

[fleetsidelarry]

Originally Posted by apachedaddy

Yes, I should be home the first part of Nov from Afghanistan. Fun filled 13 month deployment.

Well it sounds like the 700r would be the better choice. The only reason i say 2000 for the trans is because I can only do internet searches for things right now. I'll go and talk with some local trans shops when i hit the ground and see if I can find a better deal. Or maybe find one at the local PNP but from what i read a stock trans may not hold up very long if you start to tow or beat on it a little.

One last question, I want to buy the CPP motor mounts. If i put them in the foward holes on the frame would this move the trans up enough to make up for the longer 700r??? And yes i have a 350/350 combo in the truck now.

Thanks for all the info

friend of mine ran a used 700r for a couple of years behind his 454 in a 63 suburban (which is about 1000 lbs heavier than our trucks) before it broke. if you go that route, there is a year/model break you want to look for (I can't remember what it is off the top of my head). my motor mounts (clam-shell type) are in the forward position but it only gives about an inch more clearance, which is great for the HEI and bellhousing clearance but not enough for compensate for the 700r's extra 3 inch length.

I'm about 50 miles from Pooler down 17.

Take care