Thread: 700R4 swap
Threaded View
-
12-17-2009 09:07 AM #1
700R4 swap
So after spending $60 a weekend to drive my truck about 100 miles I have seriously considering an overdrive trans, the 700R4 stands out.
With a mild amount of research I have determined that my TH350 with 9" tailshaft will drop right out allowing a 700R4 to drop right in using the same driveshaft and yoke requiring only yo move the cross member, no big deal. My local shop will do the install for $300 flat.
So looking at candidate transmission vendors I am considering:1
1. B&M's 700R4 for $2000 complete
2. A 700 Raptor from PATC in Lousiana for $2400 complete and shipped
3. A custom built 700R4 from my local shop for $1800 installed
I am going with a 2000rpm stall converter, not sure whether I should go lockup or not, depends on the year trans I believe, but I am no expert.
Does anyone here have any experience or opinions to share with me? Thanks in advance!Burning gunpowder and gasoline daily for over 20 years and counting!
The main function of your little toe is to make sure all the furniture in the house is in the right place.
the Official CHR joke page duel