What came with a 700R4?
What came with a 700R4?
700r4 Transmission Specifications Chart
| Description | Spec |
|---|---|
| Name | 700r4 |
| Type | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Applications | GM Cars – GMC, Chevy/Chevrolet, Buick 1982-1990 Blazer, Suburban, Camaro, Corvette, Impala, Oldsmobile 350 and more |
| Gears | 3 + 1 Overdrive 30% |
Is the 700R4 transmission swap completed in my 81 corvette?
The transmission swap in my ’81 is finally completed. Well I had some bigger hurdles to overcome but the car is running again. The main obstacle was that the 700R4 does not just bolt in and the only way to make it work was to modify the transmission crossmember.
Can you install a 700R4 on an 88 Vette?
A couple of key things they told me about the 700 install was that if you can find a crossmember from an 82 vette, it should bolt right up with no problems. Also, find a 700R-4 from an 88 model and newer.
How do you swap a 700R4 corvette TH350?
If your pivot point is correct all you do is push in the metal tab on the cable mount and push the nose towards the firewall or into the mounting bracket then take the carb throttle linkage and give it full throttle until the cable ratcheted out and the butterflies of the carb are at full throttle position.
Can a 700R4 be fitted with a crossmember?
The main obstacle was that the 700R4 does not just bolt in and the only way to make it work was to modify the transmission crossmember. I did relocate the crosmember 1-3/4″ to the rear so the mounting bolts do exactly fit the existing crossmember bracket.
The transmission swap in my ’81 is finally completed. Well I had some bigger hurdles to overcome but the car is running again. The main obstacle was that the 700R4 does not just bolt in and the only way to make it work was to modify the transmission crossmember.
A couple of key things they told me about the 700 install was that if you can find a crossmember from an 82 vette, it should bolt right up with no problems. Also, find a 700R-4 from an 88 model and newer.
How much does a 700R4 transmission kit cost?
700R4 Conversion Kit for Early GM Cars and Trucks in 5 700R4 Levels and Price Points. Starting at $2207.00 700R4 Transmissions, Blue Plate Special friction clutch kit. # RCPBP-04. Upgrades Available Here
If your pivot point is correct all you do is push in the metal tab on the cable mount and push the nose towards the firewall or into the mounting bracket then take the carb throttle linkage and give it full throttle until the cable ratcheted out and the butterflies of the carb are at full throttle position.
