What year 700R Transmission to get ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RShaips · 04-22-2004, 12:01 AM

Looking to buy a 700R for my 67 shortbed, what should I look for ? Don't have a lot of $ trying to find one to put in that doesn't need a rebuild. I am running a 383 stroker I think from looking at old threads that 87-92 are the years I want. I have a trans out of a 94 Chevy one ton truck that has reverse and first gear out. Is this something I should try to use ? Thanks

*Cruiser71* · 04-22-2004, 12:20 AM

I would say any year as the crappy ones were the 81-87. I would say that they all have been rebuilt by now and you will have the better upgraded parts in them. Good luck

rn2fine · 04-22-2004, 12:50 AM

I researched this a while back and do not quite recall what it is that I learned. I do remember that the newer ones were believed to be better. A reputable transmission shop advised me that what matters most is that it is rebuilt using a current kit that has all of the latest improvements. Mine has an internal mechanical lockup and requires no electrical switches or sensors. Just a TV cable to the carb and that is it. It works great and runs cool. I believe mine is an 82'. Absolutely love it, and the mileage.

Tx Firefighter · 04-22-2004, 07:40 AM

If you have your choices, choose one out of a van or Suburban with the old style speedometer. The later pickups used an electronic signal generator for the speedometer rather than the normal cable.

It's something that can be overcome, but it's going to cost you more money to convert it to the cable speedometer drive.

Bowtie67 · 04-22-2004, 07:53 AM

You want an 87 or newer. I found this on some websight just don't remember which one.

71Rat · 04-22-2004, 08:39 AM

87 and newer had an aux valve body and some other upgrades from the years before it. if you are going to rebuild it then you can opt for some 4L65E parts. like hardened shafts and drums and a 5 planetery set up instead of a 4.

Best of luck
Rat

RShaips · 04-23-2004, 12:06 AM

Thanks for the help I need to find one

*1972C10* · 04-23-2004, 02:05 AM

get the 86 up they are the larger input shaft. Properly built there good ones . ive got one for a core im stashin that came out of a 89 formula Firebird Has the vetter cervo and everything

K5KRAZIE · 04-23-2004, 02:35 AM

Mine is out of a '92 I think 4wd case, as its thicker around the bellhousing and has an alum. inspection cover.

71Rat · 04-25-2004, 01:23 PM

a 4x4 case is shorter and has a flang for the transfer case to bolt up to.... also the output shaft is shorter. I built mine up and cant wait to test it out once i get the engine finished and have time outside of school to work on it..... but you can stay stock with these transmissions or go wild with them... i went wild! from what i hear the covette survo's are great! i opted for a billit and some other goodies. but my friend has a covette survo and it hits second nicly

Best of luck
Rat

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-25-2004, 03:05 PM

I got a 700 r4 but I am thing's shippping may kill ya...

RShaips · 04-25-2004, 06:55 PM

I found one today for $75-100.00 out of a 88 IROC was working fine when removed..supposedly..he did not have the torque converter with him and I wasn't sure what I was looking at so I did not buy it yet. I have his # and will probably call him tommorrow. Still not sure if this is the way to go,it is cheap but will I have to take it back out and rebuild it ? who knows

04-22-2004, 12:01 AM	#1
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	What year 700R Transmission to get ? Looking to buy a 700R for my 67 shortbed, what should I look for ? Don't have a lot of $ trying to find one to put in that doesn't need a rebuild. I am running a 383 stroker I think from looking at old threads that 87-92 are the years I want. I have a trans out of a 94 Chevy one ton truck that has reverse and first gear out. Is this something I should try to use ? Thanks

04-22-2004, 12:50 AM	#3
rn2fine Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 157	I researched this a while back and do not quite recall what it is that I learned. I do remember that the newer ones were believed to be better. A reputable transmission shop advised me that what matters most is that it is rebuilt using a current kit that has all of the latest improvements. Mine has an internal mechanical lockup and requires no electrical switches or sensors. Just a TV cable to the carb and that is it. It works great and runs cool. I believe mine is an 82'. Absolutely love it, and the mileage. __________________ 72 C10 Burb 350 700R4 70 C20 LWB 350 Crate TH400 68 Chevelle Last edited by rn2fine; 04-22-2004 at 12:52 AM.

04-22-2004, 07:40 AM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	If you have your choices, choose one out of a van or Suburban with the old style speedometer. The later pickups used an electronic signal generator for the speedometer rather than the normal cable. It's something that can be overcome, but it's going to cost you more money to convert it to the cable speedometer drive. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-22-2004, 07:53 AM	#5
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	You want an 87 or newer. I found this on some websight just don't remember which one. __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

04-22-2004, 08:39 AM	#6
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	87 and newer had an aux valve body and some other upgrades from the years before it. if you are going to rebuild it then you can opt for some 4L65E parts. like hardened shafts and drums and a 5 planetery set up instead of a 4. Best of luck Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

04-22-2004, 12:20 AM	#2
Cruiser71 AKA Phillip Johnson, AKA BANNED Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 193	I would say any year as the crappy ones were the 81-87. I would say that they all have been rebuilt by now and you will have the better upgraded parts in them. Good luck

04-23-2004, 12:06 AM	#7
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	Thanks for the help I need to find one

04-23-2004, 02:05 AM	#8
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	get the 86 up they are the larger input shaft. Properly built there good ones . ive got one for a core im stashin that came out of a 89 formula Firebird Has the vetter cervo and everything

04-23-2004, 02:35 AM	#9
K5KRAZIE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wa. State Posts: 352	Mine is out of a '92 I think 4wd case, as its thicker around the bellhousing and has an alum. inspection cover. __________________ TRUCKS '72 K5 '06 mega dually

04-25-2004, 01:23 PM	#10
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	a 4x4 case is shorter and has a flang for the transfer case to bolt up to.... also the output shaft is shorter. I built mine up and cant wait to test it out once i get the engine finished and have time outside of school to work on it..... but you can stay stock with these transmissions or go wild with them... i went wild! from what i hear the covette survo's are great! i opted for a billit and some other goodies. but my friend has a covette survo and it hits second nicly Best of luck Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

04-25-2004, 03:05 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	I got a 700 r4 but I am thing's shippping may kill ya... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-25-2004, 06:55 PM	#12
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	I found one today for $75-100.00 out of a 88 IROC was working fine when removed..supposedly..he did not have the torque converter with him and I wasn't sure what I was looking at so I did not buy it yet. I have his # and will probably call him tommorrow. Still not sure if this is the way to go,it is cheap but will I have to take it back out and rebuild it ? who knows



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