700R or Gear Benders unit
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8th Gear
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Clinton TN
700R or Gear Benders unit
I'm about ready to start the build up on a 75 and i would like to have an overdrive to offset the 12mpg I had before. Standard re-end with about 400hp and 370 torgue. I don't know anyone who has played with the overdrive unit so I was curious about the drawbacks other than the price. Thanksd in advance for ALL comments.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Orange Park Fl
I reaserched this and found the Gear Vendors install was going to require a good bit of cutting and fabricating, would give less overdrive (20% vs 30% for 700r4), and it was more expensive. The Gear Vendors has a reputation as a bullet proof unit, but I went with the 700r4 and have been very happy.
God bless, Sensei
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Abilene Tx
I went with a 200-4r in my 76. Got it from Bowtie Overdrives. Bolted up using the original cross member...did it all in a weekend. Went from about 12 to 18-20 mpg on the Hwy. Would do it again. Love it. 
Good luck.
Good luck.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
For a shark, the 200 4r is the way to go...not an issue, much simpler and cheeper too....
I ditched a 700 tranny from my '72 shark, for a 200 4r I built for it here.....NET cost was about 300 bux....on the high side....
I rebuilt the tranny here in my garage, with little to NO experience, bet odds you can do it too....
I ditched a 700 tranny from my '72 shark, for a 200 4r I built for it here.....NET cost was about 300 bux....on the high side....
I rebuilt the tranny here in my garage, with little to NO experience, bet odds you can do it too....
Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego California
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Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Orange Park Florida
unless you find major damage inside, which is doubtful, you maybe have another 100 buck hard part....maybe....
I did not....so far so good....
