Re: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans
Good advice, Rick. A reputable local trans shop is the way I'd go, too. Ditto on your gear ratio selection... The 2.73 won't cut it with the overdrive trans. I had 3.08 gears in my '66 wagon w/700R4 trans, and it never was in its "sweet spot" while cruising @ 70 mph. Changed to a 3.42 and the motor is a lot happier, plus mileage picked up about 1.5 - 2 mpg to boot! Since less throttle is now required to maintain any given speed, I had to reprogram the ECM for my Holley FI system, but it was only small tweaks in the light cruise mode. Chuck On Jun 19, 2010, at 11:54 AM, Rick Schaefer wrote: I'd go with someone fairly close to you. No matter how good the rep, something can go wrong with a tranny from any builder. And then its a pain ($$$) to ship back & forth for repairs.In the Dallas area I know both Phoenix Transmissions & Jakeshoe are reputable builders. And I've heard lots of good about Bowtie Overdrives in CA.So where are you located would be a good thing to know. Also with 2.73 gears and overdrive you'll be cruising at 1200RPM (more or less) - probably not the sweet spot for most motors. I am running 3.31 gears and cruise right at 1700 RPM - 3.73 would probably be better for me. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 11:40 AM, wrote: Hi Larry, These Southern California guys seem to be well thought of. In Hesperia, CA www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml Car Craft put a 200-4R in a 1966 Chevelle www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0909_overdrive_transmission_swap/ photo_03.html California Performance Transmission In Huntington Beach, CA www.cpttransmission.com/2004R_trans_2to4.htm Dennis McGillis 949-533-7211 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS-350 - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" To: "Chevelle List" Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 11:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans Getting tired of pushing the clutch and shifting gears with the Richmond 5 sp. The shoulder is starting to hurt.The 5 speed is a great transmission. Totally bullet proof. It has been a great combo with the 2.73 gears. I think it is time to part with it and go with the 700 R4. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good source. The ol BB has about 500 hp. No racing. Will be looking for a home for the 5 sp. The shifter is a Hurst. Larry -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans
I'd go with someone fairly close to you. No matter how good the rep, something can go wrong with a tranny from any builder. And then its a pain ($$$) to ship back & forth for repairs.In the Dallas area I know both Phoenix Transmissions & Jakeshoe are reputable builders. And I've heard lots of good about Bowtie Overdrives in CA.So where are you located would be a good thing to know. Also with 2.73 gears and overdrive you'll be cruising at 1200RPM (more or less) - probably not the sweet spot for most motors. I am running 3.31 gears and cruise right at 1700 RPM - 3.73 would probably be better for me. On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 11:40 AM, wrote: > Hi Larry, > > These Southern California guys seem to be well thought of. > > In Hesperia, CA > www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml > > Car Craft put a 200-4R in a 1966 Chevelle > > www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0909_overdrive_transmission_swap/photo_03.html > > California Performance Transmission > In Huntington Beach, CA > www.cpttransmission.com/2004R_trans_2to4.htm > > Dennis McGillis > 949-533-7211 > 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS-350 > > > > - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" < > larrydwilli...@hughes.net> > To: "Chevelle List" > Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 11:06 PM > Subject: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans > > > > Getting tired of pushing the clutch and shifting gears with the Richmond 5 >> sp. The shoulder is starting to hurt.The 5 speed is a great >> transmission. Totally bullet proof. It has been a great combo with the >> 2.73 gears. I think it is time to part with it and go with the 700 R4. Does >> anyone have a recommendation for a good source. The ol BB has about 500 >> hp. No racing. Will be looking for a home for the 5 sp. The shifter is a >> Hurst. >> >> Larry >> >> >> >> > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans
Hi Larry, These Southern California guys seem to be well thought of. In Hesperia, CA www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml Car Craft put a 200-4R in a 1966 Chevelle www.carcraft.com/techarticles/ccrp_0909_overdrive_transmission_swap/photo_03.html California Performance Transmission In Huntington Beach, CA www.cpttransmission.com/2004R_trans_2to4.htm Dennis McGillis 949-533-7211 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS-350 - Original Message - From: "Larry Williams" To: "Chevelle List" Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 11:06 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] 700 R4 Trans Getting tired of pushing the clutch and shifting gears with the Richmond 5 sp. The shoulder is starting to hurt.The 5 speed is a great transmission. Totally bullet proof. It has been a great combo with the 2.73 gears. I think it is time to part with it and go with the 700 R4. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good source. The ol BB has about 500 hp. No racing. Will be looking for a home for the 5 sp. The shifter is a Hurst. Larry
