Corvette servo does it really work and can it really be installed in truck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevymotocross · 03-23-2009, 03:28 PM

Hey guys, I have an 87 chevy r10 with some basic bolt on mods. It has the 700r4. It shifts good, but I think the shifts are a tad too smooth. I know shift kits are sold for these, but they seem a bit complicated to install. Plus, after being in some trucks with shift kits, I wouldn't want to drive one everyday since I would probably have neck problems.

Seems the corvette servo would do the trick. Ebay has most priced between $10-15 but then there are some which are $50+ and they look entirely the same? Should I stay away from the $10-15 servo?

They say these can be installed with the transmission in the truck, but how easy can that really be? Looks like space is somewhat limited.

Do these servos really work? I really just want a firmer 1-2 shift, so I don't think I will install the firmer overdrive servo.

jared78 · 03-23-2009, 06:38 PM

the corvette servo works really good. I had that done to the 700 I had in my last truck. I think i'm going to get another for this truck and will do the same thing. If you have any doubt about te $15 servo, go with the more expensive. The one I had was a billet one and supposed to be stronger, I paid about $80 for that. If you're running a bigger cam, think about replacing the converter also.

piecesparts · 03-23-2009, 07:16 PM

Oh Yeah, it works real well. If your tranny has a shift kit and corvette servo, the shifts can be real snappy.

gchemist · 03-23-2009, 07:28 PM

Buy one from www.bulkpart.com.

Yes, it's easy to install. Be warned, the band should be adjusted for it. To adjust the band, you need to take the tranny apart. I installed one and killed a tranny. It was a cheap rebuild but either way I was out.

jared78 · 03-23-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Buy one from www.bulkpart.com.

Yes, it's easy to install. Be warned, the band should be adjusted for it. To adjust the band, you need to take the tranny apart. I installed one and killed a tranny. It was a cheap rebuild but either way I was out.

oh yeah dont forget the band. I kinda forgot that part.

chevymotocross · 03-23-2009, 10:12 PM

Is the overdrive servo a good thing to install at the same time? I take it they are in the same location and would probably be easier to install both.

03-23-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Corvette servo does it really work and can it really be installed in truck? Hey guys, I have an 87 chevy r10 with some basic bolt on mods. It has the 700r4. It shifts good, but I think the shifts are a tad too smooth. I know shift kits are sold for these, but they seem a bit complicated to install. Plus, after being in some trucks with shift kits, I wouldn't want to drive one everyday since I would probably have neck problems. Seems the corvette servo would do the trick. Ebay has most priced between $10-15 but then there are some which are $50+ and they look entirely the same? Should I stay away from the $10-15 servo? They say these can be installed with the transmission in the truck, but how easy can that really be? Looks like space is somewhat limited. Do these servos really work? I really just want a firmer 1-2 shift, so I don't think I will install the firmer overdrive servo. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch Last edited by chevymotocross; 03-23-2009 at 03:29 PM.

03-23-2009, 06:38 PM	#2
jared78 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: longview washington Posts: 87	Re: Corvette servo does it really work and can it really be installed in truck? the corvette servo works really good. I had that done to the 700 I had in my last truck. I think i'm going to get another for this truck and will do the same thing. If you have any doubt about te $15 servo, go with the more expensive. The one I had was a billet one and supposed to be stronger, I paid about $80 for that. If you're running a bigger cam, think about replacing the converter also.

03-23-2009, 07:16 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Corvette servo does it really work and can it really be installed in truck? Oh Yeah, it works real well. If your tranny has a shift kit and corvette servo, the shifts can be real snappy.

03-23-2009, 07:28 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Corvette servo does it really work and can it really be installed in truck? Buy one from www.bulkpart.com. Yes, it's easy to install. Be warned, the band should be adjusted for it. To adjust the band, you need to take the tranny apart. I installed one and killed a tranny. It was a cheap rebuild but either way I was out. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-23-2009, 10:12 PM	#6
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Corvette servo does it really work and can it really be installed in truck? Is the overdrive servo a good thing to install at the same time? I take it they are in the same location and would probably be easier to install both. __________________ 87 Chevy 2wd SWB: 305/700r4 Dual Exhaust, K&N Filter, Injector Pod Spacer, TBI Spacer, Belltech Front Sway Bar, Corvette Servo, Western Chassis 4/6 and c-notch



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