Good advice, Rick. A reputable local trans shop is the way I'd go, too.
Ditto on your gear ratio selection... The 2.73 won't cut it with the
overdrive trans. I had 3.08 gears in my '66 wagon w/700R4 trans, and
it never was in its "sweet spot" while cruising @ 70 mph. Changed to
a 3.42 and the motor is a lot happier, plus mileage picked up about
1.5 - 2 mpg to boot! Since less throttle is now required to maintain
any given speed, I had to reprogram the ECM for my Holley FI system,
but it was only small tweaks in the light cruise mode.
Chuck
On Jun 19, 2010, at 11:54 AM, Rick Schaefer wrote:
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
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
