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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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My 20 year old transminnion is going on me. What should I be looking for the same kind I got now or is there a better one for a c4 1990?

(I did a search and it was not my friend.)
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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What's wrong with your trans?
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Can you say rebuild.
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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What's wrong with your trans?
slipping mainly.
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Originally Posted by 96 Vette CE
Can you say rebuild.
Rebuild does not scare me. But If there is a better tranny out there for my vette I like to give it a shot.
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sorry for the late replys. round 1 of parts that i order came in and I just got done putting them on and would you know it the rain just started.

I just put on a new Z51 air dam and a bolt on black bra.
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I just got done putting them on and would you know it the rain just started.
Typical but better after the install than during...

Originally Posted by Disarray_kid
a bolt on black bra.
PIX!
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Typical but better after the install than during...



PIX!
I will later.
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I will later.
Tease.
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Originally Posted by Jamesnns
Tease.
No just dont want to get wet.
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I'm guessing your transmission is a 700R4. If so it can be made to handle far more horse power than you will ever throw at it. I am sure PeteK will be along to explain how.
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I'm guessing your transmission is a 700R4. If so it can be made to handle far more horse power than you will ever throw at it. I am sure PeteK will be along to explain how.
Ok, I can't wait.
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I am sure PeteK will be along to explain how.
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No just dont want to get wet.
Link to supplier?
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Link to supplier?
Sorry rain just happens. but for the Bra Look on Ebay I got the last one for bolt on but Im sure someone else will post another one. (It took me months to find the one I got and I kept my lips close till I got it on my vette)
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Originally Posted by Disarray_kid
My 20 year old transminnion is going on me. What should I be looking for the same kind I got now or is there a better one for a c4 1990?

(I did a search and it was not my friend.)
Then you are doing it wrong. I have spent the last 5 or more years on this forum doing my best to answer everything I could about transmissions for the c4. Without doubt, thousands of posts.

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I am sure PeteK will be along to explain how.
Based on my comments above, I can only recommend a search. I just don't have it in me to type another 5 page how to article on what I have done dozens of times.
I just don't have it in me, unfortunately.
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Then you are doing it wrong. I have spent the last 5 or more years on this forum doing my best to answer everything I could about transmissions for the c4. Without doubt, thousands of posts.



Based on my comments above, I can only recommend a search. I just don't have it in me to type another 5 page how to article on what I have done dozens of times.
I just don't have it in me, unfortunately.
You need to make a couple CDs on Trans builds, Engine builds, then if someone wants to pick your brain you can just send them a CD...(At a nominal fee plus shipping of course)...I will take one of each please......WW
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Pete one day save your write ups or if you can find a previous one just copy and paste.


OR op just ask Pete how much to build you one that will make you smile.
Honest guy he is.
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IMO a rebuild can be expensive, but you can get it done for less than new. You can build the 700 for far more than you will ever probably need, but only a few have ever tried like 700hp with them.

As far as I know the 700 made continuous improvements until the last year used.
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