700-4R Question
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Racer
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From: Alvin Texas
700-4R Question
I have an '82, 700-4R, the shifter has 3 forward positions (D-3-2). What do I have to do to get the manual 1st so I can have D-3-2-1. A 4 position shifter modification for retro fit 700-4R trans in pre '82s is for sale from several vendors, it seems like a bolt on replacement for the 3 speed auto trans detents. Corvette Central Pt# 533146, kit.
1, Does the '82 700-4R trans manual valve have 4 forward shift positions?
2. Would the 4 position shifter up grade kit fit my '82 OEM shifter since it is used in 77-82 Vetts?
Butch
1, Does the '82 700-4R trans manual valve have 4 forward shift positions?
2. Would the 4 position shifter up grade kit fit my '82 OEM shifter since it is used in 77-82 Vetts?
Butch
Last edited by bpassmore; Jul 17, 2012 at 08:18 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Thunder Bay
I have the conversion shifter in my '79 and it works perfectly. As I understand it, when the General put the 700-R4 in the '82, they didn't bother to change the shifter mechanism. I am pretty sure the conversion shifter will work in your car. You'll probably never need to select first gear, but it only seems to make sense to have a fully functional shifter.
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Burning Brakes
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Which THEY buy from here:
http://www.shiftworks.com/corvette-68-81.htm
http://www.shiftworks.com/corvette-68-81.htm
Safety Car
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From: Bridgewater nj
That's all I did to mine. A small hacksaw blade and a file works perfectly. I will caution you !!! Do not slam it in 1st gear while braking! It will lock the rear wheel and get you sideways in a hurry.
Last edited by hugie82; Jul 18, 2012 at 12:58 PM.
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Racer
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From: Alvin Texas
Burning Brakes
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From: Middleburg Florida
Butch, it just needs to be wide enough and deep enough for the detent to catch. You can determine how hard it catches by who deep you grind it.
