700r4...

Framedragger79

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May 18, 2010
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I got a chance to buy a 700r4 for $125...since i dont know #### about transmissions and a bunch of other stuff, I figured I would ask you guys.

What do I look for?
Is there a certain type of 700r4 I want to stay away from?
Is this a good price?

The guy told me the previous owner rebuilt it but you know how that goes..
 

SSedan64

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Oct 5, 2009
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The newer the better, 87-93 models have the most factory upgrades= most of the bugs/problem areas have been corrected.
Stay away from 82-84/early 85 models. Price is Ok.
I prefer the 2004R over the 700R4 Trans, unless it's for a heavy vehicle such as a Truck.

700R4 Trans ID:
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/chevy-th-700r4-transmission-44407.html?highlight=TH700R4+Information
 

Doober

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Jun 2, 2003
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Also, most (maybe all) later 700R4s had VSS instead of a regular speedo gear, so that's easily changed, or you could just put in an electronic speedo.
 

JBreu

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Jan 31, 2010
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Livonia. New York
Here, read this as it should answer a dew questions for you:http://www.angelfire.com/80s/monte/transmis.htm
 

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