What electronics are used with the 700 R4?
Jim Thompson wrote:
This is an over drive trans, good combination.
*From:* [email protected]
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*Sent:* Sunday, June 20, 2010 9:27 AM
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*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?
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*Sent:* Sunday, June 20, 2010 6:30 AM
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*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
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*From:* Chuck Hanson <mailto:[email protected]>
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*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]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Hi Larry,
These Southern California guys seem to be well thought of.
In Hesperia, CA
www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml
<http://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
<http://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
<http://www.cpttransmission.com/2004R_trans_2to4.htm>
Dennis McGillis
949-533-7211
1965 Chevelle Malibu SS-350
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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
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