I just bought the "newer" type 700R4 for $200. I do not know the condition
of it. I called a local transmission shop that is known in the area for
quality work. They came back with a price of $1595.00 to totally rebuild
the tranny to withstand 300 - 400 HP. This included a torque converter.
Well, at that price I can go buy one from Phoenix Transmission, TCI or B&M
for the same price that handles the same hp or more. So having them rebuilt
so they handle "a little power" could be very costly.
Dan Jacobsen - PA
'49 3100 327/powerglide
'55.1 3100 rodstoration 350/350 MII (in Progress)
'55.1 3600 Original
'51 6400 Deluxe Cab on '87 chassis
'35 Dodge Business Coupe - All original
>From: "Spencer" <wits_end@worldnet.att.net>
>Reply-To: "Spencer" <wits_end@worldnet.att.net>
>To: "Claude" <cramey@earthlink.net>, <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] AutoTransmission Question
>Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2003 07:48:02 -0800
>
>I was told by a local transmission shop owner to avoid the 700R4's built
>1988 and earlier. He said the best years were 1989 to 1992. These had
>some
>of the bugs worked out. After that they were computer controlled.
>
>Harry
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Claude <cramey@earthlink.net>
>To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 9:03 PM
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] AutoTransmission Question
>
>
> > My 1985 pickup has a TH350C. It has a lock-up converter controlled by a
> > pressure switch in the trans. I just went thru the process of changing
> > that switch to keep it from locking up at 30 mph. I'm now thinking about
> > replacing it with a 700R4 and some new rear gears.
> >
> > Claude
> >
> > archie wrote:
> >
> > >List.
> > > The transmission in My truck (turbo 350) needs a re-build and I am
>doing
> > >some pulling (trailering) I talked to a friend of mine about swapping
>in
>a
> > >700r4 and he said they would not live towing without a lot of
> > >work(expensive) he suggested a 350C ???? says it is a turbo 350 with a
> > >lockup converter. anyone know what he is talking about and what they
>came
> > >in and years?
> > >
> > >Thanks
> > >Happy Hunting
> > >archie =) =) =)
> > >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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