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Is there a 3rd gear on a Camaro 700R4?

Is there a 3rd gear on a Camaro 700R4?

Installed a stage-3 (rated upto 650hp) 700R4 behind a 655HP/672TQ motor. Took it for a test drive and manually shifted the gears without any issues. TV controlled shifts appeared to be fine under normal driving. Everything seemed fine.

What kind of transmission does a Camaro 5.0 have?

Car 88 Chevy Camaro 5.0 liter 700r4 transmission. Car will only shift into second gear if I accelerate fast then let off gas it shifts and goes through other gears fine. Is my transmission going out? also…  read more

What does it mean when your 700R4 won’t shift?

700R4 won’t shift This is often a sign of a bad governor gear, or a TV cable that is not returning back when you let off of the throttle. Here is a pretty good resource on this subject. This is a pretty advanced problem for a shade tree mechanic and may be another one that you leave up to the professionals.

What kind of transmission does a 1988 Chevy Camaro have?

Related Chevy Questions 1988 Chevy: 88 Chevy Camaro 5.0 liter 700r4 transmission. Car 88 Chevy Camaro 5.0 liter 700r4 transmission. Car will only shift into second gear if I accelerate fast then let off gas it shifts and goes through other gears fine.

Installed a stage-3 (rated upto 650hp) 700R4 behind a 655HP/672TQ motor. Took it for a test drive and manually shifted the gears without any issues. TV controlled shifts appeared to be fine under normal driving. Everything seemed fine.

Car 88 Chevy Camaro 5.0 liter 700r4 transmission. Car will only shift into second gear if I accelerate fast then let off gas it shifts and goes through other gears fine. Is my transmission going out? also…  read more

Why does my 700R4 not shift out of first gear?

If the 700R4 won’t shift out of first gear, it’s most likely the governor. The governor is under the tin cover on the LH side, towards the rear of the case. You can pull the cover with large channel locks. I use a pair of dust cover pliers that remove the cover without damaging it.

Related Chevy Questions 1988 Chevy: 88 Chevy Camaro 5.0 liter 700r4 transmission. Car 88 Chevy Camaro 5.0 liter 700r4 transmission. Car will only shift into second gear if I accelerate fast then let off gas it shifts and goes through other gears fine.

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