The tranny shop who builds your 700 should be able to provide all you need for lockup.
On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Rick Schaefer <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 > > > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
