The 700r4 is one of the most versatile transmissions ever built. If you are replacing a 198287 transmission with hydraulic tcc control you will have to do one of the following. Hydramatic designed this 4 speed automatic for use in everything form corvettes, limos and cadillacs to suvs and pickups. Zpak by raybestos 4l60e 700r4 34 high performance friction plates. Complete 700r4 transmission package novak conversions. Problems with the 700r4 transmissions it still runs. The 700r4 is a great transmission with a low first gear 3. Ict billet ls swap torque stall converter hub adapter transmission crank. The 700r4, 4l60, and 4l60e have the same external dimensions and case. The flexplate usually breaks aroundd the crankshaft mounting bolts. Not only will an overdrive transmission improve your performance, but it will reduce your fuel consumption by up to 33%. We are a company owned and operated by car enthusiasts who understand the value of your project and will work with you to achieve your performance. It will retrofit all 4l60e, 4l65e, and 4l70e transmissions used in extreme duty applications. The turbo hydramatic or turbo hydramatic thm series was developed to replace both the.
These transmissions mate a threeelement turbine torque converter to a. The 4l60e transmission has been in production for over twenty years, even longer if you consider the fact that it came from the 4l60 700r4. Monster transmissions, 700r4 transmission swap into chevy. Some 700r4 transmission do not have this auxiliary valve body but came with a small support plate. You usually find the 700r4 transmission in gm cars like the chevy. Transmission fluid cooler lines on the 700r4 the bottom fitting on the right side of the transmission is the out line to the cooler and the top fitting is for the return line from the cooler. Whether you are looking for the evenly geared 2004r or the aggressive first gear 3. First introduced in the 1960s, gms turbohydramatic transmissions were successors to the powerglide transmission, and included the. The l denotes that the transmission is longitudinally positioned.
Each one for a different engine size bellhousing, 4wd vs. The general motors turbo hydramatic 700r4 th 700r4 is a 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and torque convertor. This transmission comes with a high performance superior intermediate billet servo that has 35% more holding power than a. Clutch packs are assembled for individual applications. I would like to know if i have the year correct and that it is a 700r4 transmission, what make and model vehicle it came from along with what engine it was pared with. New listing 19871992 2wd automatic transmission wtc 700r44l60, rebuilt, used, low miles. Buy products related to 700r4 transmission products and see what customers say about 700r4 transmission products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Welcome to monster transmission we build more than. How to identify a 700 r4 transmission it still runs. The following information is what ive found out over time and what i encountered installing it in a 1979 z28 camaro. The recommended transmission fluid is dextron vi with a capacity of.
Automatic transmissions 700r4 transmission type free. The 700r4 is a 4 speed automatic transmission, with a 30% overdrive in 4th gear. Oct 10, 2007 does anyone know if a 700r4 2wd transmission from a 1992 2wd astro will also interchange with a 1989 full size gm pick up that also came with a 700r4 2wd transmission. The cost of a rebuilt 700r4 transmission and torque converter installed in a car or. The 700r4 transmission is certainly fine to use in performance applications. The raybestos pro series black kevlar band is used that holds in second and. Our transmissions are all extensively modified to be highly competitive and very durable. Early model th 700r4 automatic transmission basics the early model 700r4 transmissions were produced until 1992 in trucks and 1993 in cars. Monster transmission 700 r4 upgrade monster upgrade super. The 700r4 is a good transmission for a retrofit into an older car. As mentioned, the 700r4 was a 4 speed automatic transmission.
Quick ship 700r4 2wd transmission with free torque converter. There are over 60 different variations of the 4l60e so we have over 60 different part numbers. Direct interchange for all 700r4, 4l60, and 4l60e transmissions. Lightweight options available to upgrade the transmission. Transmission fluid dipsticks 700r4 transmission type free. Could be used as a basic guide for those wishing to swap a 700r4 in place of a three speed transmission. It has a 12 pin case connector, extra wire in the transmission to computer harness and different computer to control the new pwm circuit. Most 700r4 transmissions now have this auxiliary valve body. The 700r4 transmission has been in use since the early 1980s, meaning a good market saturation for new, used and rebuilt transmissions and parts for this model. Differences between a th350 and 700r4 transmission and fitting. We are the leading source for transmissions that shift better and last longer.
Jul 29, 2010 i currently run an art carr manual shift competition 700r4 transmission with a 912 converter in my 3268 lbs. If you are looking for what year to go after, checkafter that the kinks really were worked out. The th turbohydramatic 700r4 was developed for use after 1982 in gmc and chevrolet cars and trucks. Sst1503 gm stator shaft teflon seal installer resizer transmission tool 700r4, 4l60, 4l60e, 4l65e and 4l70e. Welcome to bowtie overdrives, home of the worlds finest gm automatic overdrive transmissions. Automatic transmission, super streetfighter, aluminum case, black, 3.
Early model th700r4 automatic transmission basics the early model 700r4 transmissions were produced until 1992 in trucks and 1993 in cars. If your on a budget this is a good converter for the price. If the transmission does not sit flat against the engine, the converter is not fully engaged in the transmission or some other interference problem exists. The 700r4 and the 4l60 transmission uses a bolt pattern of 16 bolts, so if the transmission looks like one of the pictures above and you can see 16 bolts, you most likely have a 700r4 or a 4l60 transmission. Sep 01, 2001 early muscle cars were fitted with overdrive transmissions and a popular swap was the 700r4 transmission but the most important part was the throttle valve cable setup which determines how well. Aftermarket building techniques and parts upgrades make this transmission very capable of big block power in race, street and offroad applications. The 700r4 transmission was used in gm cars and light trucks with the 2. If you have this type of 700r4 transmission, remove the four bolts holding the small support plate to the case at the rear of the valve body. General motors gm th 700r4 automatic transmission rebuilding. Installed on my 87 suburban tow rig slash mild trail machine, i wanted some extra fluid in the pan, and between this and a bigger trans cooler the hottest my trans has gotten since is 190, with 115 ambient temp, which is a big improvement over the stock pan and factory coolers that would run around 210215 at the same ambient temp. Installation instructions th700r4 4l60 transmission.
Early muscle cars were fitted with overdrive transmissions and a popular swap was the 700r4 transmission but the most important part was the. Also known as the md8 or th700r4 this unit was used in the 80s 90s and in the 2000s its still is used as an upgrade. Fully blueprinted and equipped with high flow lube circuits for increased torque capacity. Buy products related to 700r4 torque converter products and see what. They dont have the best reputation for durability, and that is a shame. We decided to swap out the th350 for a 700r4 in order to pick up a highway gear. The key distinction of the 700r4 4l60 early 4l60e from the later 4l60e is the four bolt rear output or tailhousing adapter pattern. The th700r4 really only had reliability issues in its first few years. It was designed for truck and larger car applications. One of the ways you can identify the 700r4 transmission from its counterparts is by the shape and bolt pattern of its oil pan. Was wondering if this could be done with minimal modifications. In 1990, the 700r4 was redesignated as the 4l60 4speeds, longitudinally positioned, 6000 lbs.
Along with the thm2004r, general motors thm700r4 automatic transmission was the last of gms turbohydramatic transmission series. Before our 700r4 ss mega monster transmission ever got anywhere near exit 98, it first had to be completely rebuilt. Used 700r4 transmissions are no doubt an enticing option because of theyre affordability. Early versions evolved into highly durable and respected transmissions, through improvements made by gm and also the performance aftermarket. This was a change in name only with no significant mechanical changes associated. Question about the 700r4 transmission page 3 the h. This transmission comes with a high performance superior intermediate billet servo that has 35% more holding power than a corvette servo. I currently run an art carr manual shift competition 700r4 transmission with a 912 converter in my 3268 lbs. An extra solenoid was added to the valve body to control the pulsed lock up strategy of the conerter clutch. The later 4l60e has a six bolt hex rear bolt pattern and a removable bellhousing.
Th700 transmission specifications and cross reference roadkill. When the transmission was renamed to 4l60 in 1990, this naming convention provided a number of key characteristics about this transmission. Many car problems can be mistaken for transmission problems, however, such as bad fuel filters, spark plug wires, catalytic converters, fan clutches and ujoints. Early model th700r4 automatic transmission basics got. The basic unit remained the same, however they made several modifications to the earliest models from 1982 to 1985 to cure fairly minor issues that many newer products present in their first years. Th700 transmission cross reference and interchange chart. Our concern was that the 700r4 might not fit since we didnt.
Do not attempt to pull the transmission installation instructions th700r4 4l60 transmission with 30 tooth input shaft spline. New listing 19871992 2wd automatic transmission wtc 700r4 4l60, rebuilt, used, low miles. Allows for the correct placement of the bushing every time. Never allow a repair shop to give you a price on this transmission that isnt a. The 700r4 transmission was introduced by chevrolet in 1981 to run with the 1982 model year vehicles. Some examples of chevrolet vehicles that can carry the 700r4 include the blazer, the camaro, the corvette, and the impala. Turbohydramatic or turbo hydramatic is the registered tradename for a family of automatic transmissions developed and produced by general motors. At 65 mph on the street im turning about 242600 rpm with 4. Transmission, chevy 700r4, level 3, 700 raptor from patc, 700r4. Does anyone know if a 700r4 2wd transmission from a 1992 2wd astro will also interchange with a 1989 full size gm pick up that also came with a 700r4 2wd transmission. Phoenix transmission products has been providing quality performance built automatics since 1983. The 4l60 got the e at the end whenever control of the transmission was switched to the engine computer. Its is our mission to provide the best in service and products for all your transmission needs. Remanufactured 4l60e 4l65e transmissions street smart.
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