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77ChevySharkBite · 02-05-2013, 10:52 AM

Hey everyone I have a question I'm in the process of looking to get me a new tranny for my truck that th350 ain't cutting it for me haha

I'm looking into getting a 700r4 or 4l60e, what mods would have to be done to get it to fit? If I'm not mistaken isn't the 700r4 just a bolt in if I'm wrong please do correct me, but I'm trying to find out some more info on them.

rs72z · 02-05-2013, 11:22 AM

The 700 is pretty much a bolt in. You have to slide the crossmember back, i set of holes should line up maybe both. drives shaft is the same. You will need to hook up the lockup and there is several ways of doing that.
The 4l60e is computer controlled.

77ChevySharkBite · 02-05-2013, 11:25 AM

Alright, awesome!!! I found one for about $200 here in Houston, so i was going to try and pick it up, because I want to put a 4 speed in the truck.

blazer2007 · 02-05-2013, 11:30 AM

driveshaft has to be shortened doesn,t it ?

OC 72 · 02-05-2013, 11:51 AM

The 200R is about the same size as the 350...the 700R needs to have the driveshaft shortened.

77ChevySharkBite · 02-05-2013, 11:57 AM

Okay, glad to know that I'm trying to see what I all need in advance that way I can prepare a little bit better for it.

rs72z · 02-05-2013, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazer2007

driveshaft has to be shortened doesn,t it ?

If the truck has the correct long tail shaft 350 in it the driveshaft will work.
If it has the short shaft then it will need to be shortened.

77ChevySharkBite · 02-05-2013, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rs72z

If the truck has the correct long tail shaft 350 in it the driveshaft will work.
If it has the short shaft then it will need to be shortened.

well I just have a 305 but I know the 305/350 are hand in hand same motor just one is a 5.0 compared to the 5.7.

77ChevySharkBite · 02-05-2013, 12:42 PM

I know this might throw everyone for a twist but what all does it take to convert a th350 to a th400?

Please ignore this post.

rs72z · 02-05-2013, 01:02 PM

What i was referring to was the 350 trans being a long shaft.

77ChevySharkBite · 02-05-2013, 01:05 PM

Oh okay. Thanks for the help!

77ChevySharkBite · 02-05-2013, 01:09 PM

rs72z, would it be possible to convert the 4l60e to run with a carb 305 or do you have any knowledge of it?

rs72z · 02-05-2013, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77ChevySharkBite

rs72z, would it be possible to convert the 4l60e to run with a carb 305 or do you have any knowledge of it?

The 4l60e will require a computer to run. I think there is some stand alone units out there, at least there is for the 4l80e. It would be cheaper to just find a 700 vs the 4l60e.

77ChevySharkBite · 02-05-2013, 03:50 PM

Yeah, and I'm sure the hassle of all the work to be done just to get it to fit wouldn't be worth it either.

Duster · 02-06-2013, 07:50 PM

I don't know if you will like a 700r4 anymore than you will your th350 unless you do a bunch of highway driving. I have had both, and I like my th350 better than the 700. th350's tend to last longer than a 700 also. It just depends on what you are doing with it.

02-05-2013, 10:52 AM	#1
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	700r4 and 4l60e Hey everyone I have a question I'm in the process of looking to get me a new tranny for my truck that th350 ain't cutting it for me haha I'm looking into getting a 700r4 or 4l60e, what mods would have to be done to get it to fit? If I'm not mistaken isn't the 700r4 just a bolt in if I'm wrong please do correct me, but I'm trying to find out some more info on them. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

02-05-2013, 11:22 AM	#2
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e The 700 is pretty much a bolt in. You have to slide the crossmember back, i set of holes should line up maybe both. drives shaft is the same. You will need to hook up the lockup and there is several ways of doing that. The 4l60e is computer controlled. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

02-05-2013, 11:25 AM	#3
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e Alright, awesome!!! I found one for about $200 here in Houston, so i was going to try and pick it up, because I want to put a 4 speed in the truck. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

02-05-2013, 11:30 AM	#4
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e driveshaft has to be shortened doesn,t it ?

02-05-2013, 11:51 AM	#5
OC 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 361	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e The 200R is about the same size as the 350...the 700R needs to have the driveshaft shortened.

02-05-2013, 11:57 AM	#6
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e Okay, glad to know that I'm trying to see what I all need in advance that way I can prepare a little bit better for it. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

02-05-2013, 12:42 PM	#9
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e I know this might throw everyone for a twist but what all does it take to convert a th350 to a th400? Please ignore this post.

02-05-2013, 01:02 PM	#10
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e What i was referring to was the 350 trans being a long shaft. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551

02-05-2013, 01:05 PM	#11
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e Oh okay. Thanks for the help! __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

02-05-2013, 01:09 PM	#12
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e rs72z, would it be possible to convert the 4l60e to run with a carb 305 or do you have any knowledge of it? __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

02-05-2013, 03:50 PM	#14
77ChevySharkBite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,475	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e Yeah, and I'm sure the hassle of all the work to be done just to get it to fit wouldn't be worth it either. __________________ Korwin 77 C10 Silverado Sharkbite LWB Build 67 Chevy C10 Frame Off 06 Dodge Magnum 2.7v6 aka swag wag! 2010 Honda Accord 2.4I4 DD aka Liquid Metal

02-06-2013, 07:50 PM	#15
Duster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 117	Re: 700r4 and 4l60e I don't know if you will like a 700r4 anymore than you will your th350 unless you do a bunch of highway driving. I have had both, and I like my th350 better than the 700. th350's tend to last longer than a 700 also. It just depends on what you are doing with it.



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