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c10Mang · 10-29-2009, 01:04 AM

Hey Guys,

I am getting my ride back together and I have it in a bunch of pieces right now, and was thinking about a my transmission. Right now, I have it setup with 350/350. But I am redoing everything, and I have to cut the drive shaft anyway. So I was thinking should I get a 700r4, right now is the best time. The big problem is I really don't have a bunch of extra cash.. And I really don't know how much a used runner would be? I don't need a new 1,500 tranny right now. Just thought it would be a good time right now, cause everything is apart.

Let me know you guys think??

Thanks

**Captainfab** · 10-29-2009, 01:14 AM

Yeah, now would be a good time to change transmissions. Changing to a 700R4 will require the necessary parts to properly adjust the TV cable in addition to purchasing a transmission. You might check your local Craigslist and see if you can find a good trans in your price range. Look for one in the '88-'91 year range. They are updated from the earlier versions.

c10Mang · 10-29-2009, 01:51 AM

Thanks Captainfab.

What do you think a good price range would be?

Thanks again!

amueller454 · 10-29-2009, 07:08 AM

i picked up a used 700r4 out of a 89 camaro with 77,000 miles for 200 bucks on a local listing site. i threw a new filter on it and its ready to go. You should be able to find a rebuilt one for around 700 max. Or you could go with a used one and do a rebuild that would cost anywhere from $180 to $300

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-29-2009, 09:27 AM

Dude... You must have a pick and pull near you somewhere down there. $125 for a tranny. So many clunkers and the trannies are still good. If you find one in a van. Those are the easiest ones to pull seeing the engine cover comes off. Also don't forget the TV cable and if you are running a carb, look for an 86 model with a carb and take the linkage off. Don't use the tranny from an 86 though. Only 88 to 92 and nothing over 90 if you don't want to mess with electronic speedo.

Tx Firefighter · 10-29-2009, 10:22 AM

Full size vans used cable speedos even newer than 90. I have a 91 model van trans that way.

c10Mang · 10-29-2009, 01:36 PM

Thanks Guys!! Might try one of these.. kinda far from me but could be worth it..

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/1440896399.html

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/1439354273.html

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-29-2009, 01:40 PM

Don't get one if it came out of a 6 cyl. they are not as strong as a V8 Truck or full size van.

10-29-2009, 01:04 AM	#1
c10Mang Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 322	Transmission Question Hey Guys, I am getting my ride back together and I have it in a bunch of pieces right now, and was thinking about a my transmission. Right now, I have it setup with 350/350. But I am redoing everything, and I have to cut the drive shaft anyway. So I was thinking should I get a 700r4, right now is the best time. The big problem is I really don't have a bunch of extra cash.. And I really don't know how much a used runner would be? I don't need a new 1,500 tranny right now. Just thought it would be a good time right now, cause everything is apart. Let me know you guys think?? Thanks

10-29-2009, 01:14 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Transmission Question Yeah, now would be a good time to change transmissions. Changing to a 700R4 will require the necessary parts to properly adjust the TV cable in addition to purchasing a transmission. You might check your local Craigslist and see if you can find a good trans in your price range. Look for one in the '88-'91 year range. They are updated from the earlier versions. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-29-2009, 01:51 AM	#3
c10Mang Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 322	Re: Transmission Question Thanks Captainfab. What do you think a good price range would be? Thanks again!

10-29-2009, 07:08 AM	#4
amueller454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 149	Re: Transmission Question i picked up a used 700r4 out of a 89 camaro with 77,000 miles for 200 bucks on a local listing site. i threw a new filter on it and its ready to go. You should be able to find a rebuilt one for around 700 max. Or you could go with a used one and do a rebuild that would cost anywhere from $180 to $300 __________________ 1960 short bed fleetside factory 4x4 1960 panel 454 NV4500 Daily driver 1961 Short Bed BBW Fleetside 5.3 th400 swap in process

10-29-2009, 09:27 AM	#5
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Transmission Question Dude... You must have a pick and pull near you somewhere down there. $125 for a tranny. So many clunkers and the trannies are still good. If you find one in a van. Those are the easiest ones to pull seeing the engine cover comes off. Also don't forget the TV cable and if you are running a carb, look for an 86 model with a carb and take the linkage off. Don't use the tranny from an 86 though. Only 88 to 92 and nothing over 90 if you don't want to mess with electronic speedo. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 Last edited by Chevy Fleetside; 10-29-2009 at 09:30 AM.

10-29-2009, 10:22 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Transmission Question Full size vans used cable speedos even newer than 90. I have a 91 model van trans that way. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-29-2009, 01:36 PM	#7
c10Mang Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 322	Re: Transmission Question Thanks Guys!! Might try one of these.. kinda far from me but could be worth it.. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/1440896399.html http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/1439354273.html Last edited by c10Mang; 10-29-2009 at 01:41 PM.

10-29-2009, 01:40 PM	#8
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Transmission Question Don't get one if it came out of a 6 cyl. they are not as strong as a V8 Truck or full size van. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

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