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agronomya · 01-21-2007, 01:07 PM

I was wondering if anyone has used a 700R4 from Mad Dog transmissions in Tampa, FL? They sell a lot on eBay and seem to be pretty good. I've also looked a lot at Bowtie but Mad Dog fits my current budget a little better so I can always save up a little more for Bowtie if need be.
I'm probably gonna look at runnin a 3.42 or 3.55 rear with the 700R4. I'm currently running a 3.73 rearend and a TH400 and when I hit about 55-60 MPH I am maxed out. I'd sure like to be able to run 70 MPH without killing my engine so I'd sure like to make some changes to either the tranny or the rear end.

**VetteVet** · 01-21-2007, 02:23 PM

Here's a link to some threads on Maddog buyers.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/af...as-your-2.html

Longhorn Man · 01-21-2007, 02:25 PM

try it first with your 3.73 gears...that is about the ideal gear for an old heavy unaerodynamic truck. A few have discovered this after spending money on the rear.
Also, if you are literally maxed out at 55 - 60 MPH, then your truck has seriouse issues. You should be able to hit 100 MPH no problem with 3.73 gears.

cdowns · 01-21-2007, 02:32 PM

i bought a 700R4 from them and i know another guy in this area bought one too we both found MANY used parts in a supposed performance rebuild internal wire harness was burned and shorted to the case etc// dont know if it actually worked or not i sold at a big loss due to lack of confidance in MADDOG// old farm truck?? are you sure its not a 456rear

**Smitty** · 01-21-2007, 02:53 PM

I've got many miles on my Bowtie 700 and am very happy. Also stay with the 3:73's. They are great with this trans. I went to 3:53's and am still kicking myself.

Longhorn Man · 01-21-2007, 02:55 PM

his is a C/10... probably a 3.73 gear. 4.56 wasn't even avalible, and it'd say 4.10 if it had them (onless it had an overdrive originally, then 4.10 would be standard)

agronomya · 01-21-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Also, if you are literally maxed out at 55 - 60 MPH, then your truck has seriouse issues. You should be able to hit 100 MPH no problem with 3.73 gears.

It's not that I just hit a wall there, I can just tell I'm hitting the end of the power band and it doesn't really want to push much farther than that. I'm also pretty sure my speedo is off by about 7 MPH but I don't have any proof so I don't really know where I'm at.
Thanks for the info guys. I think I'll just wait till I can get a complete package set-up from Bowtie.
The option list on my glove box door says 3.73 so I'm just assuming as everything else is pretty much original. A PO could have messed with it but I don't think it has been changed. I guess I can go ahead and look at getting it rebuilt then and probably add a limited slip too. The reason I want to look at a 3.55 or 3.42 rear-end is that I spend a lot of time on the highway. I hate just having it screaming while I'm running out to the strip to go get beer cause I can just watch the beer money gauge go from Full to Empty.

**Smitty** · 01-21-2007, 05:20 PM

With the 700 and 3:73's it will be like the motor is idling down the freeway.
Even with the 3:53 I'm only turning about 2300rpm at 70 mph. With power and top end to spare.

01-21-2007, 01:07 PM	#1
agronomya Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 77	Mad Dog Transmissions I was wondering if anyone has used a 700R4 from Mad Dog transmissions in Tampa, FL? They sell a lot on eBay and seem to be pretty good. I've also looked a lot at Bowtie but Mad Dog fits my current budget a little better so I can always save up a little more for Bowtie if need be. I'm probably gonna look at runnin a 3.42 or 3.55 rear with the 700R4. I'm currently running a 3.73 rearend and a TH400 and when I hit about 55-60 MPH I am maxed out. I'd sure like to be able to run 70 MPH without killing my engine so I'd sure like to make some changes to either the tranny or the rear end. __________________ They call me, "AA." 1969 Chevy LWB-SDPC 350, TH400, old farm truck http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/agronomya/ 2006 Nissan Altima-For my 2000 miles a month

01-21-2007, 02:23 PM	#2
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,713	Re: Mad Dog Transmissions Here's a link to some threads on Maddog buyers. http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/af...as-your-2.html __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

01-21-2007, 02:25 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Mad Dog Transmissions try it first with your 3.73 gears...that is about the ideal gear for an old heavy unaerodynamic truck. A few have discovered this after spending money on the rear. Also, if you are literally maxed out at 55 - 60 MPH, then your truck has seriouse issues. You should be able to hit 100 MPH no problem with 3.73 gears.

01-21-2007, 02:32 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Mad Dog Transmissions i bought a 700R4 from them and i know another guy in this area bought one too we both found MANY used parts in a supposed performance rebuild internal wire harness was burned and shorted to the case etc// dont know if it actually worked or not i sold at a big loss due to lack of confidance in MADDOG// old farm truck?? are you sure its not a 456rear __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 01-21-2007 at 02:35 PM.

01-21-2007, 02:53 PM	#5
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,112	Re: Mad Dog Transmissions I've got many miles on my Bowtie 700 and am very happy. Also stay with the 3:73's. They are great with this trans. I went to 3:53's and am still kicking myself. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

01-21-2007, 02:55 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Mad Dog Transmissions his is a C/10... probably a 3.73 gear. 4.56 wasn't even avalible, and it'd say 4.10 if it had them (onless it had an overdrive originally, then 4.10 would be standard)

01-21-2007, 05:20 PM	#8
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,112	Re: Mad Dog Transmissions With the 700 and 3:73's it will be like the motor is idling down the freeway. Even with the 3:53 I'm only turning about 2300rpm at 70 mph. With power and top end to spare. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.



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