The 700 can be run without any electronics. If you want to take advantage of the torque converter lockup you do need 12 volts to the tranny and a specific solenoid inside. No big deal at all. The lockup will drop your cruise RPM 2-300RPM. IE cruising at 60MPH and running (for example) 2000RPM, if the converter locks, your RPM will drop to approx 1750. There are a few companies that sell a lockup kit for less than $100. or you can search the internet and find specific items that you will need and get the cost to less than $50. A 700 is a good investment for a daily driver. BTW - you will need to shorten your driveshaft for the 700.
On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Larry Williams <[email protected]>wrote: > What electronics are used with the 700 R4? > > Jim Thompson wrote: > >> >> This is an over drive trans, good combination. >> >> *From:* [email protected] [mailto: >> [email protected]] *On Behalf Of *ajjag >> *Sent:* SuThe nday, 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 Chevelle Mailing List <mailto:[email protected]> >> >> *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 >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Williams" >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> >> >> To: "Chevelle List" <[email protected] >> <mailto:[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 >> >> > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
