Ive been beating on it for 10 years, for the last 5 with a 400hp400tq small block. Automatic transmissions 700r4 transmission type free. My buddy is leasing a denali that has been in the shop a bunch, filed with the better business bureau and had a call within an hour. The biggest feature of the 700r4 was the thirty percent overdrive. The following information is what ive found out over time and what i encountered installing it in a 1979 z28 camaro. How to identify a 700 r4 transmission it still runs. The highest quality 700 r4 4l60 automatic transmission repair tools. Get the tv cableline pressure right and they will last. Many people want to know exactly what year the transmission. This trans also includes our 4x4 torque converter with stall speed modified for offroad and towing use.
Chevrolet transmission swap guide swap into overdrive. Our turbohydramatic thm 700r4 transmission is our most popular is our most popular automatic to date. By locking the torque converter it makes a direct connection between the engine and transmission much in the same way that a manual transmission would going down the highway. Early versions evolved into highly durable and respected transmissions, through improvements made by gm and also the performance aftermarket.
These transmissions mate a threeelement turbine torque converter to a simpson planetary geartrain, providing three forward speeds plus reverse. Buy 700r4 transmission stage 2 high performance gm 700 r4 race hot rod. The 700r4 is a good transmission for a retrofit into an older car. Monster transmission provides transmission parts for all transmission year, make, and models. Transmission fluid dipsticks 700r4 transmission type free. 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. We decided to swap out the th350 for a 700r4 in order to pick up a highway gear. Clutch packs are assembled for individual applications. 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 do most likely have a 700r4 or a 4l60 transmission. Gm automatic overdrive transmission builders and swappers. Swapping out a turbo 400 for a gearstar 700r4 transmission. Th700 transmission specifications and cross reference roadkill. High performance 700r4 transmission build tech article. These transmissions mate a threeelement turbine torque converter to a.
As the 700r4 transmission becomes more and more popular, stronger parts come on the market. Nowhere inside it is there solid info about 700r4 and 4l60 parts history or a parts cross reference. Turbohydramatic or turbo hydramatic is the registered tradename for a family of automatic transmissions developed and produced by general motors. If your on a budget this is a good converter for the price. So for a summary, the 700r4 transmission was a 4geared hydraulic automatic transmission with the 4th gear which was an overdrive gear 30% increase. Sent from my iphone using tapatalk well thats a good outcome. 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. The raybestos pro series black kevlar band is used that holds in second and. The 700r4 uses a locking converter which is not interchangeable.
Heavyduty transmission interchange trmt0910 excel mediumduty transmission interchange excel includes the following. Patc builds 700r4 performance transmissions in many levels. Lets just say that you have found a transmission at a swap meet, on craigslist, or at the salvage yard. Fully blueprinted and equipped with high flow lube circuits for increased torque capacity. Buy products related to 700r4 torque converter products and see what. It is now considered to be one of the finest overdrive automatic transmissions ever produced. Along with the thm2004r, general motors thm700r4 automatic transmission was the last of gms turbohydramatic transmission series. How to tell the year of a 700r4 transmission youtube. Many people want to know exactly what year the transmission came from, and what vehicle it was in. The turbo hydramatic or turbo hydramatic thm series was developed to replace both the.
Transmission cross reference database roadkill customs. This transmission features the factory k case with provision for bolt on aluminum dust cover and block supports and is designed as a direct replacement for gm four wheel drive trucks originally equipped with a 700r4 transmission. The advance design era 19471955 has been overlooked for long enough and deve krehbiel, a wellknown restoration expert from who specializes in these trucks, puts his 40 years of experience restoring nothing but advance design trucks into a very extensive and very complete single volume with more than 500 photos and detailed instruction for every aspect of a proper restoration. Patc is on the cutting edge of performance rear wheel drive american transmission development. The term rebuilt can have different meanings from shop to shop. The 700r4, 4l60, and 4l60e have the same external dimensions and case.
Jan 28, 2012 no transmission can be built into any other transmission. Lets say that you have found a transmission at a swap meet, on craigslist, or at the salvage yard. Welcome to bowtie overdrives, home of the worlds finest gm automatic overdrive transmissions. Unfollow 700r4 transmission to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. By 1990, the 700r4 became a popular swap for the classic turbo 350. Its not a heavy duty transmission and can not even be built to handle hp loads above about 500 hp or so. General motors gm th 700r4 automatic transmission rebuilding. The one on the left looks like it has the provisions for the torque arm from an fbody. The 700r4 was used from 1983 to 1990, then it was renamed to 4l60, not to be confused with. Transmission applications gm automatic transmissions.
You usually find the 700r4 transmission in gm cars like the chevy. Louis hops in the tech corner to show a rebuild of a 700r4 pump. The gearstar level 4 700r4 transmission can handle bigblock grunt, and. Question about the 700r4 transmission page 3 the h. Vehicleengine search vehicleengine search makemodel search makeengine search.
The 700r4 i have in my 66 is bone stock from a 92 pickup. Differences between a th350 and 700r4 transmission and fitting. Here is a video worth watching if you are going to try and buy one that did not come with the engine. Sst0220 700r4 gm transmission bushing driver kit tool piece set 700r4. Never allow a repair shop to give you a price on this transmission that isnt a. Chevrolet transmission swap guide chevy high performance. Transmission applications gm automatic transmission. Putting a 700r4 behind an ls series motor is a popular swap option.
Problems with the 700r4 transmissions it still runs. Buy products related to 700r4 transmission products and see what customers say about 700r4. 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. This was a change in name only with no significant mechanical changes associated.
The 700r4 is a great transmission with a low first gear 3. Whether you are looking for the evenly geared 2004r or the aggressive first gear 3. Our concern was that the 700r4 might not fit since we didnt. The 700r4 transmission was used in gm cars and light trucks with the 2. 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. The recommended transmission fluid is dextron vi with a capacity of. The transmission was used in rearwheel drive cars and trucks.
Performance built 4l60 or 700r4 transmission and torque converter. Aftermarket building techniques and parts upgrades make this transmission very capable of big block power in race, street and offroad applications. In 1990, the 700r4 was redesignated as the 4l60 4speeds, longitudinally positioned, 6000 lbs. The 700r4 is a 4 speed automatic transmission, with a 30% overdrive in 4th gear. Not only will an overdrive transmission improve your performance, but it will reduce your fuel consumption by up to 33%. Th 700r4 transmissions hemmings daily hemmings motor news. Hydramatic designed this 4 speed automatic for use in everything form corvettes, limos and cadillacs to suvs and pickups. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Dec 15, 2011 the 700s have a rectangular trans pan with 16 bolts, 5 down each side and 3 across the front and the back. The th turbohydramatic 700r4 was developed for use after 1982 in gmc and chevrolet cars and trucks.
Early model th700r4 automatic transmission basics got. Our transmissions are all extensively modified to be highly competitive and very durable. We have the most complete inventory of performance 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. When the 700r4 came out in 1982, there was pressure to increase the fuel economy of new vehicles.
Ict billet ls swap torque stall converter hub adapter transmission crank. This book also covers transmission identification, principles of operation and maintenance. Th700 transmission cross reference and interchange chart. The turbohydramatic or turbo hydramatic thm series was developed to replace both the. Gm automatic overdrive transmission builders and swappers guide sa design. I was told the transmission i have has the lock up female plug on side of the tranny. The 700r4 is one of the most versatile transmissions ever built. Will not interchange with 95 unless changing 32 solenoid, valvebody casting, and seperator plate. Another buddy smoked one behind his 283 because he refused to listen and learn how to set up the tv. Buy quick ship 700r4 4x4 transmission with free torque converter. For example, whether your rebuilt 700r4 transmission will have all of the oe manufacturer updates and upgrades to increase its strength and longevity will vary from shop to shop. First introduced in the 1960s, gms turbohydramatic transmissions were successors to the powerglide transmission, and included the popular thm350 and thm400 models.
More can always be said and learned about any topic as vast as transmission swappinga whole book could be written on this subject. The only time that it might be worth doing is when you are doing a motor swap, and the. The general motors turbo hydramatic 700r4 th 700r4 is a 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive and torque convertor. Early model th 700r4 automatic transmission basics the early model 700r4 transmissions were produced until 1992 in trucks and 1993 in cars. We work with different manufacturers in the development of stronger parts. Jul 29, 2010 for a 700r4 the last year 92 is what you want, i was told the sun star and sprag were stronger in the last year dunno if its true or not my transmission guy omitted the lockup in the transmission and he called the converter shop and ordered the converter,so he made sure the converter place didnt get mixed up and give me the wrong converter. Difference between 700r4 and 4l60 samsung galaxy blog. Automatic transmission assemblies free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The th700r4 is an automatic shift, fourspeed overdrive, longitudinally positioned transmission. Gm 700r4 transmissions 700r4 rebuilds gearstar performance. Its popularity is no mystery due to at the large variety of gm, chevy and other vehicles these transmissions are compatible with.
Use the transmission cross reference and interchange chart to. No, not if you were actually looking for a book with instructions on how to swap to a late. Chevy 700r4 transmission level 4 this is the transmission that couldnt be built until now, because the parts werent available. Complete 700r4 transmission package novak conversions. Lightweight options available to upgrade the transmission. Transmission rebuild kit 700r4 torque converter 700r4 shift best repair book available.