700R4 conversion
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From: RedOak Texas
700R4 conversion
Hi guys, have a question on the driveshaft? Installing a 700R4 in my 74.
Some one gave me this information and would like to know if it is correct.
As for the driveshaft, just buy an 82 shaft or the alu one from an early C4..it should be a direct fit.
I dont want to cut my shaft as it is OEM but nothing on my car is. I just KEEP all the parts I take off as it was originally.
Some one gave me this information and would like to know if it is correct.
As for the driveshaft, just buy an 82 shaft or the alu one from an early C4..it should be a direct fit.
I dont want to cut my shaft as it is OEM but nothing on my car is. I just KEEP all the parts I take off as it was originally.
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From: Medford, Or
Hi guys, have a question on the driveshaft? Installing a 700R4 in my 74.
Some one gave me this information and would like to know if it is correct.
As for the driveshaft, just buy an 82 shaft or the alu one from an early C4..it should be a direct fit.
I dont want to cut my shaft as it is OEM but nothing on my car is. I just KEEP all the parts I take off as it was originally.
Some one gave me this information and would like to know if it is correct.
As for the driveshaft, just buy an 82 shaft or the alu one from an early C4..it should be a direct fit.
I dont want to cut my shaft as it is OEM but nothing on my car is. I just KEEP all the parts I take off as it was originally.
Good luck,
Dan
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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria
What about a TH200-4R???
Bud,
Your '74 was fitted with a TH400 at the factory and I have read on here that the TH200-4R has the same overall length as the TH400 and therefore you can use your original tailshaft. Also the read trans mount will fit in the same position on the crossmember as the TH400 one.
Unless you have already purchased the TH700-R4, then at least ask some questions about the 200.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
Your '74 was fitted with a TH400 at the factory and I have read on here that the TH200-4R has the same overall length as the TH400 and therefore you can use your original tailshaft. Also the read trans mount will fit in the same position on the crossmember as the TH400 one.
Unless you have already purchased the TH700-R4, then at least ask some questions about the 200.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
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From: Chattanooga TN
You cannot use an 82 driveshaft in an iron diff car (68-79). You could use it with an aluminum diff car 700R4 conversion, 80-81 and of course 82.
I am pretty sure GM is long sold out of 82 tailhousings. Somebody like Phoenix? was selling 1 that will work. If you get a tubular crossmember from BowTie you don't need that mount anyway, it uses the holes in the case just behind the pan. C4 700R4s are not drilled and tapped there.
I am pretty sure GM is long sold out of 82 tailhousings. Somebody like Phoenix? was selling 1 that will work. If you get a tubular crossmember from BowTie you don't need that mount anyway, it uses the holes in the case just behind the pan. C4 700R4s are not drilled and tapped there.
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From: Orange Park Florida
Ain't NO ONE shortening MY driveshaft....
oh, you mean the one on the CAR???
but for a 200 4r install the shaft is stock length with a THM350 yoke...same splines as a 200/700 tranny....the 400/muncie took the larger output shaft....
IMO, and I switched form an olde tyme early on 10 years old 700 swap and put in a 200 4r, and am much happier for the switch....much better suited to the car.....I have a warmed up SBC....
