Common questions

What kind of transmission does the GM TH700R4 have?

What kind of transmission does the GM TH700R4 have?

However, permit a day or two extra for fulfillment and be aware that we may contact you with questions or options on items where our suppliers may be having difficulties. The TH700R4 is an automatic shift, four-speed overdrive, longitudinally positioned transmission.

What kind of transmission does a GM 700 have?

Versions of the 700 transmission prior to 1984 had a 27 spline input shaft, changing later for a 30 spline input shaft. The transmission typically has a 1/4″ pipe fittings on the passenger side for a cooling circuit.

What kind of tailhousing does the GM 700R4 have?

The key distinction of the 700R4 / 4L60 / Early 4L60-E (from the Later 4L60-E) is the four bolt rear output or tailhousing / adapter pattern. The Later 4L60-E has a six bolt “hex” rear bolt pattern and a removable bellhousing. There are three main castings of the 700R case. One is the standard car version.

When did the GM 700R4 become the 4L60?

In 1990, the 700R4 was redesignated as the 4L60 ( 4 -speeds, L ongitudinally positioned, 60 00 lbs. GVW). This was a change in name only with no significant mechanical changes associated. A good part of GM’s reasoning in developing the 700R was to allow more of their vehicles to meet ever stricter mileage and emissions requirements.

Is the GM 700R4 transmission a good transmission?

GM’s commitment to the 700R4 is apparent in its strength, quality and broad usability. It is hands-down one of the most respectable transmissions of our era, and a very compelling Jeep conversion transmission.

When did the GM TH700R4 4L60-E come out?

This version is called the 4L60-E (or Early 4L60-E for our purposes). In 1997, the 4L60-E began to be released having received a redesigned case. This is the Later 4L60-E, discussed here. The 700 transmission has a main case of cast aluminum alloy with a length of 23-3/8″ long.

Where are the cooling fittings on a GM TH700R4?

The transmission typically has a 1/4″ pipe fittings on the passenger side for a cooling circuit. Later versions use a pinned flare and o-ring design for these fluid circuits.

The key distinction of the 700R4 / 4L60 / Early 4L60-E (from the Later 4L60-E) is the four bolt rear output or tailhousing / adapter pattern. The Later 4L60-E has a six bolt “hex” rear bolt pattern and a removable bellhousing. There are three main castings of the 700R case. One is the standard car version.

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