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06-21-2002, 11:01 AM
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700 R4 question
A woman I work with just totaled her 84 chevy van and told me I could have the 700R4 transmission out of it. What is required to get the converter lockupand is the 84 tranny any good? I assume I'd need a 4 speed auto steering column too.
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06-21-2002, 11:55 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Looking at your signiture, I wouldn't even think of it onless you put a bunch of $$ into the tranny.
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06-21-2002, 11:56 AM
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yeah, didn't they start making "the good ones" in like 87?
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06-21-2002, 12:01 PM
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yeah, the 87 - up tranny is supposed to be much better than the older ones. I'm not sure why. Aren't the Z-28 and corvette trannys beefier than others?? What parts are beefier inside them?
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06-21-2002, 12:26 PM
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I agree that you want a 87-92 trans. Before 87 they had problems and after 92 they were computer controlled.
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06-21-2002, 12:55 PM
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That settles that then.
Thanks
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06-21-2002, 06:12 PM
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The input drums are different, the clutches are different, the pumps are different, the valve bodies are different and on and on and on. You can get a 700r4 built to take what you got, but its going to cost you. I just had my 84 updated to 1987 and up standards and it ran $1600. That was right here in Brememton. Prices are a little higher here for some reason. MikeP, I suggest you talk to Rick over at Transmissions Northwest, (360) 479-6896. He is who overhauled mine. Good luck, Jeff.
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06-21-2002, 06:59 PM
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I did it
I just installed a 4L60 into my 69 SWB. Mine is a 92 Z-28 type that I got from GM Performance. I would still snag that 700R4, it would be good trading stock or you could beef it up for a future project. Ron
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