Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lamar · 01-14-2007, 08:05 PM

I'm ready to buy my new 700r4, but can't decide where to buy it. (Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives) Anyone every used either of these? Both are about the same price and power rating. Any help????? Thanks in advance, Lamar.

65-72 chevytoys · 01-14-2007, 08:32 PM

I have not used either but have hear a lot of good things about Bowtie OVerdrives and the company that I would use. However I have never heard of Raptor and don't know their reputation. I guess I wasn't that much help huh?!

breeh · 01-14-2007, 08:41 PM

I have used Bowtie Overdrive 700R4's in two projects and both behind big blocks. I have had no problems with them. I would recommend them. BTW, both of these transmissions were the Level 3 units.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 01-14-2007, 09:04 PM

Anybody try Hughes, they build some awesome trannys!!

lamar · 01-14-2007, 10:32 PM

I havn't heard of Hughes. So far I'm hearing more good things about Bowtie Overdrives. Thanks guys for the input. Anyone else?

skokie · 01-14-2007, 10:33 PM

Just my 2 cents. I have not purchased anything from Bowtie but when I called to get a quote they listened to me for 20 + mins with the 100+ questions I had and didnt complain once about it and gave me answers to. Seems like they are very customer service oriented.

lamar · 01-14-2007, 11:21 PM

Yeah they were very happy to answer all my questions as well. Thanks Lamar.

earl87gta · 01-15-2007, 05:23 AM

you may want to check out mad dog he sells them on ebay and does a great job my uncles race team uses him and they have never had troubles.

68C15 · 01-15-2007, 08:48 AM

I have fully researched BTO's website and am very convinced to their high level of quality and customer service. just do the TV cable excactly as they say and you wont have any problems.

mnunn454 · 01-15-2007, 09:08 AM

I bought an El Camino BBC 3 years ago. The prev owner put one of BTO's 700R4s in it. It wasn't shifting properly, and I knew NOTHING about 700R4s, so I researched it. Found what I needed on BTO's website which I thought was quite informative, more than most.

During my research, many website posts I read (various places) were complaining/angry about BTO's lack of cust service. I think many of the comments came from improper TV adjustment. According to their website, BTO is adamant about insisting on propper TV setup or it voids any warranty.

I love their transmission, and am pleased to have in in my Elky. My only reservations are the cost up front and the TV adjustment "hassle" required to keep the warranty in place.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-15-2007, 10:11 AM

Don't have their tranny, but I have their TV made EZ kit and TC lock-up kits for the 700R4 in my 67. Tranny shifts great. They answered all my questions when I called about hooking up the TC kit.

Don Smith · 01-15-2007, 03:00 PM

I installed a BTO unit in ny truck several years ago. Driven thiousands of miles with no problems.

lamar · 01-15-2007, 06:14 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. I am going with Bowtie Overdrive. Thanks again for all the help, Lamar.

Fastfun · 01-15-2007, 10:32 PM

I talked to the people at Bowtie at the Goodguy's car show in Scottsdale and they do not start the warranty until the project is drivable but you have to call them and they will help you get the TV adjusted.

68C15 · 01-16-2007, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastfun

I talked to the people at Bowtie at the Goodguy's car show in Scottsdale and they do not start the warranty until the project is drivable but you have to call them and they will help you get the TV adjusted.

from what I gather you call them when you do the line pressure tests and THEN they start the warranty.

68C15 · 01-16-2007, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fastfun

I talked to the people at Bowtie at the Goodguy's car show in Scottsdale and they do not start the warranty until the project is drivable but you have to call them and they will help you get the TV adjusted.

from what I gather you call them when you do the line pressure tests and they start the warranty.

01-14-2007, 08:05 PM	#1
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? I'm ready to buy my new 700r4, but can't decide where to buy it. (Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives) Anyone every used either of these? Both are about the same price and power rating. Any help????? Thanks in advance, Lamar. __________________ 72 C-10

01-14-2007, 08:32 PM	#2
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? I have not used either but have hear a lot of good things about Bowtie OVerdrives and the company that I would use. However I have never heard of Raptor and don't know their reputation. I guess I wasn't that much help huh?!

01-14-2007, 08:41 PM	#3
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? I have used Bowtie Overdrive 700R4's in two projects and both behind big blocks. I have had no problems with them. I would recommend them. BTW, both of these transmissions were the Level 3 units. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

01-14-2007, 09:04 PM	#4
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? Anybody try Hughes, they build some awesome trannys!! __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

01-14-2007, 10:32 PM	#5
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? I havn't heard of Hughes. So far I'm hearing more good things about Bowtie Overdrives. Thanks guys for the input. Anyone else? __________________ 72 C-10

01-14-2007, 10:33 PM	#6
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? Just my 2 cents. I have not purchased anything from Bowtie but when I called to get a quote they listened to me for 20 + mins with the 100+ questions I had and didnt complain once about it and gave me answers to. Seems like they are very customer service oriented. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

01-14-2007, 11:21 PM	#7
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? Yeah they were very happy to answer all my questions as well. Thanks Lamar. __________________ 72 C-10

01-15-2007, 05:23 AM	#8
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? you may want to check out mad dog he sells them on ebay and does a great job my uncles race team uses him and they have never had troubles. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

01-15-2007, 08:48 AM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? I have fully researched BTO's website and am very convinced to their high level of quality and customer service. just do the TV cable excactly as they say and you wont have any problems.

01-15-2007, 09:08 AM	#10
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? I bought an El Camino BBC 3 years ago. The prev owner put one of BTO's 700R4s in it. It wasn't shifting properly, and I knew NOTHING about 700R4s, so I researched it. Found what I needed on BTO's website which I thought was quite informative, more than most. During my research, many website posts I read (various places) were complaining/angry about BTO's lack of cust service. I think many of the comments came from improper TV adjustment. According to their website, BTO is adamant about insisting on propper TV setup or it voids any warranty. I love their transmission, and am pleased to have in in my Elky. My only reservations are the cost up front and the TV adjustment "hassle" required to keep the warranty in place. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

01-15-2007, 10:11 AM	#11
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? Don't have their tranny, but I have their TV made EZ kit and TC lock-up kits for the 700R4 in my 67. Tranny shifts great. They answered all my questions when I called about hooking up the TC kit. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-15-2007, 03:00 PM	#12
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? I installed a BTO unit in ny truck several years ago. Driven thiousands of miles with no problems. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo

01-15-2007, 06:14 PM	#13
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? Thanks for all the input guys. I am going with Bowtie Overdrive. Thanks again for all the help, Lamar. __________________ 72 C-10

01-15-2007, 10:32 PM	#14
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Raptor or Bowtie Overdrives? I talked to the people at Bowtie at the Goodguy's car show in Scottsdale and they do not start the warranty until the project is drivable but you have to call them and they will help you get the TV adjusted.



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