700R4 Question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
700R4 Question
Anybody installed the "deluxe" 13 vane pump upgrade in their 700R4??
I was wondering what performance gains/changes it provides?
I see it advertised, but can't find any feature/benefit descriptions for it.
http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com
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I was wondering what performance gains/changes it provides?
I see it advertised, but can't find any feature/benefit descriptions for it.
http://www.transmissionpartsusa.com
#35764CDK
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
i did not put this in my 700r4 but i guess it either helps in cooling the fluid or it increases the flow or pressure somehow...
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a few years ago my 700r4 lost 3rd gear. went from 2nd to neutral, sorda. i took it in to have it rebuilt and the tranny guy told me that this was a common problem with the r4's. he also said that the pump vane in the rebuild kit had more vanes, 13 maybe i don't remember, but more than the original. the explanation was that it would assist in cooling the transmission. i am thinking that all the rebuild kits are coming with the "new" pump vane.
Drifting
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From: Savannah Ga
The 82/84 early 700R4's had some reliabilty issues.In the next couple of years GM rectified this by beefing up the trans.This was more than likley one of the areas that got attention.I found this out by the guy I bought my 82CE from.He had the trans pulled and rebuilt useing the service replacements parts.He also had them put in a shift kit at the same time.I've had no problems 
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The 13 vane pumps reduce cavitation at high rpms. They work like a paddlewheel. More paddles = smoother flow. The aftermarket 13 vane pumps have questional durability. They are known to fracture(explode) from time to time. I have not had one of these failures, but have heard about then 2nd hand. I have since reverted back to 10 vane gm pumps in the units I assemble.
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Originally Posted by sparky8591
a few years ago my 700r4 lost 3rd gear. went from 2nd to neutral, sorda. i took it in to have it rebuilt and the tranny guy told me that this was a common problem with the r4's. he also said that the pump vane in the rebuild kit had more vanes, 13 maybe i don't remember, but more than the original. the explanation was that it would assist in cooling the transmission. i am thinking that all the rebuild kits are coming with the "new" pump vane.
