I'd go with someone fairly close to you. No matter how good the rep, something can go wrong with a tranny from any builder. And then its a pain ($$$) to ship back & forth for repairs. In the Dallas area I know both Phoenix Transmissions & Jakeshoe are reputable builders. And I've heard lots of good about Bowtie Overdrives in CA. So where are you located would be a good thing to know.
Also with 2.73 gears and overdrive you'll be cruising at 1200RPM (more or less) - probably not the sweet spot for most motors. I am running 3.31 gears and cruise right at 1700 RPM - 3.73 would probably be better for me. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 11:40 AM, <[email protected]>wrote: > Hi Larry, > > These Southern California guys seem to be well thought of. > > In Hesperia, CA > www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml > > Car Craft put a 200-4R in a 1966 Chevelle > > www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0909_overdrive_transmission_swap/photo_03.html > > California Performance Transmission > In Huntington Beach, CA > www.cpttransmission.com/2004R_trans_2to4.htm > > Dennis McGillis > 949-533-7211 > 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS-350 > > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Williams" < > [email protected]> > To: "Chevelle List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 11:06 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans > > > > Getting tired of pushing the clutch and shifting gears with the Richmond 5 >> sp. The shoulder is starting to hurt. The 5 speed is a great >> transmission. Totally bullet proof. It has been a great combo with the >> 2.73 gears. I think it is time to part with it and go with the 700 R4. Does >> anyone have a recommendation for a good source. The ol BB has about 500 >> hp. No racing. Will be looking for a home for the 5 sp. The shifter is a >> Hurst. >> >> Larry >> >> >> >> > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
