This is an over drive trans, good combination.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of ajjag Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 9:27 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans I too pick up an R4 700 the other day. Second gear had some issues and will be getting it rebuilt. I have 4.11's in a 1970 Chevelle and was hoping it would help out some. Any thought s on this combination also for anyone out there? _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Johann Grobler Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 6:30 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans Good Morning. Have a R700 with a 1984 305 Camaro and a 1975 3.55 diff hope it is going to give me good economics. All this has been fitted in a 1975 South African Sport Sedan. I have a 3.36 diff that I can fit if needed. Would appreciate your thoughts Johann W Grobler Retired ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Hanson <mailto:[email protected]> To: The <mailto:[email protected]> Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 7:02 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans 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 -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.829 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2951 - Release Date: 06/20/10 02:37:00
