700R4 Rebuild Options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trenchwarfare · 07-31-2010, 12:29 PM

I have basically a stock TBI 350 in my 1990 Suburban along with the stock rear end. I would like to build up the new 700R4 somewhat... I plan on adding the Super Servos at a later point. I'm having a local shop rebuild it for me. What torque converter, shift kit or anything else would I go for? I plan on building things up as I have the money and would like a transmission that can more than handle the stock and soon to be upgraded engine. Tips or ideas?

HOGDADDY · 07-31-2010, 10:34 PM

Beast sun gear, 5-pinion planetary's (couldn't hurt), aluminum deep sum pan to name a few.

3r!c84 · 07-31-2010, 10:44 PM

corvette servo.deep pan.

camshaftgsxr · 08-01-2010, 12:30 AM

more suggestions people this is a good thread and i need this info too!

piecesparts · 08-01-2010, 07:02 PM

Hardened seperator plates on the valve body, the corvette governor, 9 clutch pack kits, heavy dut planetarty and sun gear. I also installed a TRANSGO shift improver kit---worth the money.

gchemist · 08-01-2010, 08:11 PM

Boost valve, calibrated valve body kit, 13 vane pump, Corvette governor, torque drive kit and external cooler.

For parts: www.bulkpart.com and http://www.transmissioncenter.org/700r4_Parts_List.htm

trenchwarfare · 08-13-2010, 02:41 PM

What exact shift kit should I get? B&M or another option? Is there any other parts I should buy before the rebuild that I wouldn't be able to put on later?

shimp · 08-13-2010, 02:51 PM

Just checkout this place, maybe call them ask for advice, as far as I can tell from the transmission I bought from them a couple years ago, they are transmission gods.

http://www.finishlinetrans.com/

I got a FLT Level 3 4L60E from them a couple years ago for my wifes truck and so far it is a BEAST. Everyone recommended them to me, the only people who didn't were the competition of course. I think in some circles they may be recognized, as I said, as transmission GODS. They are very nice folks too. Though they are busy, so they may not always answer the phone. They sell parts too, so if you are doing your rebuild yourself, check them out for really good custom made parts, etc especially for a 700R4/4L60.

trenchwarfare · 08-13-2010, 05:54 PM

Which one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRANS...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRANS...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/700R4...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T7417...Q5fAccessories

83burban · 08-13-2010, 07:21 PM

I just ordered a HD towing 700R4 from Hughes Performance yesterday.

Nice people who always took the time to answer my million questions. Haven't gotten it yet, but they are worth the look. I got the kit complete with a special torque converter, deep oil pan, 24k trans cooler, and of course the trans.

Guy said it will handle 550HP, and has all of the above mentioned mods plus cryo-treated hard parts.

You may not want the same kit that I got, costs a little more, but they do have a very similar street/strip version that you may be looking for. I just went with this because I use my Suburban as a tow vehicle and it is constantly working hard (I do plan on putting a 383 or a 454 in there in the next year or so and this trans will hold that just fine with no further mods needed).

trenchwarfare · 08-14-2010, 03:21 AM

I've got the shop that it's going to be rebuilt at, but I wanted the parts before I brought it.

thirdstreettito · 08-14-2010, 09:52 AM

Trans-go 700R4 Torque Converter Lock-up Kit

trenchwarfare · 08-15-2010, 03:43 PM

Now would a high stall torque converter be a bad choice for a stock engine?

trenchwarfare · 08-15-2010, 05:11 PM

Now do I want a lockup converter and the same valve?

cableguy0 · 08-15-2010, 05:26 PM

You have to run a lockup with a 700r4. Its not optional if you want the transmission to last.Converter always gets matched to the cam. A stock-ish cam I wouldnt go more than 1800 stall. Theres really no need.

trenchwarfare · 08-15-2010, 06:07 PM

So then I'd run this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRG-700-LU with a stock converter?

thirdstreettito · 08-15-2010, 06:31 PM

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Trans-go 700R4 Torque Converter Lock-up Kit

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trenchwarfare · 08-15-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

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I know that! I was just wondering what converter!

07-31-2010, 12:29 PM	#1
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	700R4 Rebuild Options I have basically a stock TBI 350 in my 1990 Suburban along with the stock rear end. I would like to build up the new 700R4 somewhat... I plan on adding the Super Servos at a later point. I'm having a local shop rebuild it for me. What torque converter, shift kit or anything else would I go for? I plan on building things up as I have the money and would like a transmission that can more than handle the stock and soon to be upgraded engine. Tips or ideas? __________________ ____________________________________

07-31-2010, 10:34 PM	#2
HOGDADDY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 661	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options Beast sun gear, 5-pinion planetary's (couldn't hurt), aluminum deep sum pan to name a few. Last edited by HOGDADDY; 07-31-2010 at 10:34 PM.

07-31-2010, 10:44 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options corvette servo.deep pan. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-01-2010, 12:30 AM	#4
camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options more suggestions people this is a good thread and i need this info too! __________________

08-01-2010, 07:02 PM	#5
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options Hardened seperator plates on the valve body, the corvette governor, 9 clutch pack kits, heavy dut planetarty and sun gear. I also installed a TRANSGO shift improver kit---worth the money. __________________ Frank

08-01-2010, 08:11 PM	#6
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options Boost valve, calibrated valve body kit, 13 vane pump, Corvette governor, torque drive kit and external cooler. For parts: www.bulkpart.com and http://www.transmissioncenter.org/700r4_Parts_List.htm __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

08-13-2010, 02:41 PM	#7
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options What exact shift kit should I get? B&M or another option? Is there any other parts I should buy before the rebuild that I wouldn't be able to put on later? __________________ ____________________________________

08-13-2010, 02:51 PM	#8
shimp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waller, TX Posts: 57	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options Just checkout this place, maybe call them ask for advice, as far as I can tell from the transmission I bought from them a couple years ago, they are transmission gods. http://www.finishlinetrans.com/ I got a FLT Level 3 4L60E from them a couple years ago for my wifes truck and so far it is a BEAST. Everyone recommended them to me, the only people who didn't were the competition of course. I think in some circles they may be recognized, as I said, as transmission GODS. They are very nice folks too. Though they are busy, so they may not always answer the phone. They sell parts too, so if you are doing your rebuild yourself, check them out for really good custom made parts, etc especially for a 700R4/4L60. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 RCSB 4.8v8 5 speed 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 RCSB 4.8v8 auto (wifes truck) 1986 Chevy Caprice 5.0 auto (like driving a couch down the road) 1982 Chevy C30 Crew Cab 2wd LWB - Beater Truck (I have more!) Too many to list!

08-13-2010, 05:54 PM	#9
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options Which one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRANS...Q5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRANS...Q5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/700R4...Q5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T7417...Q5fAccessories __________________ ____________________________________

08-13-2010, 07:21 PM	#10
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options I just ordered a HD towing 700R4 from Hughes Performance yesterday. Nice people who always took the time to answer my million questions. Haven't gotten it yet, but they are worth the look. I got the kit complete with a special torque converter, deep oil pan, 24k trans cooler, and of course the trans. Guy said it will handle 550HP, and has all of the above mentioned mods plus cryo-treated hard parts. You may not want the same kit that I got, costs a little more, but they do have a very similar street/strip version that you may be looking for. I just went with this because I use my Suburban as a tow vehicle and it is constantly working hard (I do plan on putting a 383 or a 454 in there in the next year or so and this trans will hold that just fine with no further mods needed).

08-14-2010, 03:21 AM	#11
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options I've got the shop that it's going to be rebuilt at, but I wanted the parts before I brought it. __________________ ____________________________________

08-14-2010, 09:52 AM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options Trans-go 700R4 Torque Converter Lock-up Kit __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-15-2010, 03:43 PM	#13
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options Now would a high stall torque converter be a bad choice for a stock engine? __________________ ____________________________________

08-15-2010, 05:11 PM	#14
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options Now do I want a lockup converter and the same valve? __________________ ____________________________________

08-15-2010, 05:26 PM	#15
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options You have to run a lockup with a 700r4. Its not optional if you want the transmission to last.Converter always gets matched to the cam. A stock-ish cam I wouldnt go more than 1800 stall. Theres really no need. __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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08-15-2010, 06:07 PM	#16
trenchwarfare Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WNY Posts: 313	Re: 700R4 Rebuild Options So then I'd run this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TRG-700-LU with a stock converter? __________________ ____________________________________

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