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04-07-2003, 05:18 PM
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love my truck
Join Date: May 2001
Location: aylmer QC
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few ? abbout a 700r4
I have a chance to buy a 700r4 out of a 86 safari van for $250 PLUS TAX with 90 day waranty. It coms with tork converter, tv cable, not sure filler/dip stick coms with it.
Question 1: is that a good deal? Question 2: is that a good year transmission? Question 3: does it have a mechanicle valve body? Thanx for your help. |
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04-07-2003, 05:44 PM
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Location: Mesa, Arizona
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Regarding Question #2 - I posed a similar question to the transmission shop last week when I had my TH350 rebuilt. They said that 1987 and newer 700R4's were the best bet - older ones, 82-86, had problems that were addressed in 87 and later models. I don't recall the specific problems, though.
Not sure about your other questions.
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04-07-2003, 07:02 PM
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now thats a true COON DOG
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you can also have those 82-86 700r4's built to the 87^ standerds...
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04-07-2003, 07:42 PM
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Not the nightly winner
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i'm pretty sure the valve bodys were updated in 87,my 86 went out very easy,but the 89 i replaced it with has stood up very well the past 3 years.......imo the 700r is a great trans,good mpg and a really low 1st gear......like i said its just my 2 cents
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04-08-2003, 02:36 PM
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Mike
Join Date: Jan 2003
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Thats right.The 87 and newer are better.The pre 86 can be upgraded.It sounds like a good deal.For lock-up you will need a wire kit from summit or jegs.They both sell kits. B&M<painless andlokar all have kits.You can do a search on the board.Someone posted directions on how to do it yourself.
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04-08-2003, 05:30 PM
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Will a 700r4 stock behind a v6 live behind a v8 very long? The torque curve will be different so the stock converter may not be the best option. I guess I'm assuming for a v8.
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