Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NASTY-LSX · 07-07-2015, 05:14 PM

I thought they came with 5.7 and 3 speed automatic's. Am i wrong? thanks.

TwoFiftyShifter · 07-07-2015, 05:17 PM

A C10 in 86 would have come with a 305. I am not sure if 350 cubes were available in half ton at that point. 700R4 was available but I'm not sure if a TH350 was (3 spd auto)

GRADYS Performance · 07-07-2015, 05:40 PM

The TH350 ended production in 1979. The 1980-1986 transmission was a TH350C which had a lock up torque converter.

NASTY-LSX · 07-07-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GRADYS Performance

The TH350 ended production in 1979. The 1980-1986 transmission was a TH350C which had a lock up torque converter.

Was a 700R an option?? I have a guy wanting to trade me a really nice 86 silverado. He says it all factory stock, he said it had a 700R4 overdrive trans.
I thought the 700 came out in 87 for the squares..??

44th Miss Inf · 07-07-2015, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY-LSX

Was a 700R an option?? I have a guy wanting to trade me a really nice 86 silverado. He says it all factory stock, he said it had a 700R4 overdrive trans.
I thought the 700 came out in 87 for the squares..??

The 700r4 was available as early as 82, as we bought a new c10 with a 6.2/700r4 even with the weak 6.2, the early 700s were weak, or at least the one we had was.
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Oldriginal86 · 07-07-2015, 06:59 PM

My 86 Silverado has just that package. 305/700R4. I thought it has a V6 when I took it for a test drive before I bought it because of the lack of power.

natedogg · 07-07-2015, 07:03 PM

I'm not 100%, but I think a 350 wasn't available in a 81-86 C10. Only 6 cylinders and 305 V8. Some 82-87 C10's had 700r4 and some THM350c.

44th Miss Inf · 07-07-2015, 07:13 PM

I believe the 350 was dropped from the half tons in the square body except some of early California models. I don't think ESC passed pollution standards there.
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capone550 · 07-07-2015, 09:20 PM

Mine was a 305/700r4 and it had just as much power and spunk as it does now with a 350.

xole · 07-07-2015, 11:24 PM

If I am reading the docs correctly from the GM Heritage center for the 1/2 ton there was a single 350 (LS9) option mated with a 700R4 (MX0) for California only. Only 2.73 and 3.08 gears were available with that option.

305 (LE9) was available with 700R4 (MX0) Non-Cali with either 2.73, 3.08 or 3.42 axle ratio. This was also available in Cali but lost the 3.42 gear option.

andrewmp6 · 07-08-2015, 02:35 AM

1982 the 700r4 came in the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks 2wd and 4x4.The turbo 350 was used 73-81 1/2 ton and some 3/4 ton.The 305 was used 81-87.

85/Silverado · 07-08-2015, 12:01 PM

My 1985 Silverado came stock with a 305 and the TH350 tranny. Bought in Ga.

GRADYS Performance · 07-08-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 85/Silverado

My 1985 Silverado came stock with a 305 and the TH350 tranny. Bought in Ga.

The stock transmission in a 1985 Siverado if it was a 3 speed automatic would have been a TH350C not a TH350. The TH350 was not produced after 1979. The TH350C has a lockup torque converter and the transmission and converter are not interchangable between the two.

BamaDave · 07-08-2015, 01:28 PM

simple answere is, Silverado's were only available with a 305 (5.0), the 700r4 was a upgrade option to the th350

RED1985 · 07-08-2015, 05:34 PM

Same here - 1985 with a 305/700r4

Liberty · 07-09-2015, 10:22 AM

Can Confirm - 1982 305/TH350C

Later Swapped for a 350 Crate.

The 350 was installed in all California bound trucks however if they were normally meant to have a 305.

Malo83 · 07-09-2015, 03:26 PM

My 83 Silverado has the 305/700R4 factory setup, for being a boat anchor the little 305 still runs great

1970pelle · 07-10-2015, 09:21 AM

My 86 before the one now was a C10 short box. 305,4bbl, 700r4 and it did run good. Better after a few small upgrades. I miss it.

KA

C.W · 07-10-2015, 03:11 PM

I also have an 86 short box that was originally a 305, 700r4, 3.42, G80 (gov-bomb) combo. Heavy duty springs, so it rides like a rock lol. Barebones otherwise....

eisbaer63 · 08-16-2019, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NASTY-LSX

I thought they came with 5.7 and 3 speed automatic's. Am i wrong? thanks.

I don't know about the 350/5.7, but according to my VIN, MY 86 C10 Silverado left the factory with a 6.2 liter diesel...

AntiGov · 08-17-2019, 12:01 AM

My 85 k5 silverado i bought in 87 had the 305 / 700r4 combo . The 700 was junk in those yrs and it only lasted about 70k miles. The q78 buckshots didnt help though

100%Chevy · 08-17-2019, 09:52 AM

I bought my 82,K-10 new.It came with a 305/700-r-4 trans.
I could not buy one with a 350 engine.
Was told I had to buy a C/K-20 truck to get it.
Mike.

Leonard60 · 08-17-2019, 08:42 PM

My 86 Chevy had a 700r and a 350 cid engine. I’ve been told that 350 cid was available in Canada. My 89 Gmc also had a 350 cid and 700 trans.

LT7A · 08-18-2019, 12:28 AM

I'm never one of those guys to blather on old, resurrected threads about how old it is if it's relevant. However, on this one, I think the original poster got his question answered about 4 years ago. But y'all are welcome to keep adding to the info in the thread.

wbort27 · 08-18-2019, 07:46 PM

87 came back with fuel injected 350 in half tons

07-07-2015, 05:14 PM	#1
NASTY-LSX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: HOUSTON Posts: 355	Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? I thought they came with 5.7 and 3 speed automatic's. Am i wrong? thanks.

07-07-2015, 05:17 PM	#2
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? A C10 in 86 would have come with a 305. I am not sure if 350 cubes were available in half ton at that point. 700R4 was available but I'm not sure if a TH350 was (3 spd auto) __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

07-07-2015, 05:40 PM	#3
GRADYS Performance Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 367	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? The TH350 ended production in 1979. The 1980-1986 transmission was a TH350C which had a lock up torque converter.

07-07-2015, 06:59 PM	#6
Oldriginal86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pasadena, Maryland Posts: 160	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? My 86 Silverado has just that package. 305/700R4. I thought it has a V6 when I took it for a test drive before I bought it because of the lack of power.

07-07-2015, 07:03 PM	#7
natedogg Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West, TN Posts: 312	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? I'm not 100%, but I think a 350 wasn't available in a 81-86 C10. Only 6 cylinders and 305 V8. Some 82-87 C10's had 700r4 and some THM350c.

07-07-2015, 07:13 PM	#8
44th Miss Inf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Liberty, Mississippi Posts: 672	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? I believe the 350 was dropped from the half tons in the square body except some of early California models. I don't think ESC passed pollution standards there. Posted via Mobile Device

07-07-2015, 09:20 PM	#9
capone550 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Longmont, Colorado Posts: 84	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? Mine was a 305/700r4 and it had just as much power and spunk as it does now with a 350.

07-07-2015, 11:24 PM	#10
xole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 124	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? If I am reading the docs correctly from the GM Heritage center for the 1/2 ton there was a single 350 (LS9) option mated with a 700R4 (MX0) for California only. Only 2.73 and 3.08 gears were available with that option. 305 (LE9) was available with 700R4 (MX0) Non-Cali with either 2.73, 3.08 or 3.42 axle ratio. This was also available in Cali but lost the 3.42 gear option. __________________ '86 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 4x4 '94 Chevy Corvette '07 Ford Mustang '08 Lexus LS 460

07-08-2015, 02:35 AM	#11
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? 1982 the 700r4 came in the 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks 2wd and 4x4.The turbo 350 was used 73-81 1/2 ton and some 3/4 ton.The 305 was used 81-87.

07-08-2015, 12:01 PM	#12
85/Silverado Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Port St. Joe Fl. Posts: 494	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? My 1985 Silverado came stock with a 305 and the TH350 tranny. Bought in Ga.

07-08-2015, 01:28 PM	#14
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? simple answere is, Silverado's were only available with a 305 (5.0), the 700r4 was a upgrade option to the th350

07-08-2015, 05:34 PM	#15
RED1985 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 33	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? Same here - 1985 with a 305/700r4 __________________ Thanks, Edgar Red 1985 C10 Stepside 350/700R4 2014 GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 2015 GMC Sierra 5.3

07-09-2015, 10:22 AM	#16
Liberty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Bonham, Texas Posts: 241	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? Can Confirm - 1982 305/TH350C Later Swapped for a 350 Crate. The 350 was installed in all California bound trucks however if they were normally meant to have a 305.

07-09-2015, 03:26 PM	#17
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? My 83 Silverado has the 305/700R4 factory setup, for being a boat anchor the little 305 still runs great

07-10-2015, 09:21 AM	#18
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? My 86 before the one now was a C10 short box. 305,4bbl, 700r4 and it did run good. Better after a few small upgrades. I miss it. KA __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan



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07-10-2015, 03:11 PM	#19
C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? I also have an 86 short box that was originally a 305, 700r4, 3.42, G80 (gov-bomb) combo. Heavy duty springs, so it rides like a rock lol. Barebones otherwise.... __________________ 86 Burb, 5/7 drop, 18" rims, big stereo, work in progress, as well as daily driver. 86 Short box just starting the build. 86 GMC 1500 2wd, ugly blue farm looking truck with a mild 454... More to come! 98 Cheyenne Ext cab short box 2wd. Driver and maybe future project.

08-17-2019, 12:01 AM	#21
AntiGov Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: central Oregon Posts: 1,225	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? My 85 k5 silverado i bought in 87 had the 305 / 700r4 combo . The 700 was junk in those yrs and it only lasted about 70k miles. The q78 buckshots didnt help though __________________ 88 3+3 454 400 205 410 drw to srw still in pieces 90 3+3 350 400 205 410 srw 84 1/2 ton lb 6.2 4x4 parts truck

08-17-2019, 09:52 AM	#22
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? I bought my 82,K-10 new.It came with a 305/700-r-4 trans. I could not buy one with a 350 engine. Was told I had to buy a C/K-20 truck to get it. Mike.

08-17-2019, 08:42 PM	#23
Leonard60 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leslieville alberta Posts: 374	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? My 86 Chevy had a 700r and a 350 cid engine. I’ve been told that 350 cid was available in Canada. My 89 Gmc also had a 350 cid and 700 trans.

08-18-2019, 12:28 AM	#24
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,626	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? I'm never one of those guys to blather on old, resurrected threads about how old it is if it's relevant. However, on this one, I think the original poster got his question answered about 4 years ago. But y'all are welcome to keep adding to the info in the thread.

08-18-2019, 07:46 PM	#25
wbort27 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: portage michigan Posts: 50	Re: Did 86 silverado come with 305 and 700R4?? 87 came back with fuel injected 350 in half tons

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