700R4 Question
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From: Bradford Pa
physically? yes
tailshafts are vastly different. you must use your old one
governors are different
servo is different
only the vette 700R will allow WOT in 4th gear. this is again an easy fix to swap in the vette parts
so to answer your question now in a short version...
yes it will fit, but they are still vastly different
tailshafts are vastly different. you must use your old one
governors are different
servo is different
only the vette 700R will allow WOT in 4th gear. this is again an easy fix to swap in the vette parts
so to answer your question now in a short version...
yes it will fit, but they are still vastly different
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From: Calgary AB
Originally Posted by Fubar569
physically? yes
tailshafts are vastly different. you must use your old one
governors are different
servo is different
only the vette 700R will allow WOT in 4th gear. this is again an easy fix to swap in the vette parts
so to answer your question now in a short version...
yes it will fit, but they are still vastly different
tailshafts are vastly different. you must use your old one
governors are different
servo is different
only the vette 700R will allow WOT in 4th gear. this is again an easy fix to swap in the vette parts
so to answer your question now in a short version...
yes it will fit, but they are still vastly different
Thanks
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Originally Posted by JasenZ51
Thanks for the reply. This is a rebuilt tranny that has all the Vette parts inside it. So basically all i need to do is swap tail shafts? Are all the electronics the same??
Thanks
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From: Calgary AB
Originally Posted by Pete K
The tail shaft is 3/4 inch longer in a non vette trans. The tail housing is simple to swap. The tail shaft is not. The electronics are not the same. GM used approx 15 different wiring arrangements regarding the lock up.
If I have both trannys can i swap over the parts? Or is this going to be a nightmare to do? Has anyone on this board done this before?
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From: Plantation 1990 L98 383 Stroker Florida
I have just finished putting a 90 comaro 700R4 into my 90 corvette with no issues. Swapped the tail housings and the speedo gear. Peice of cake. Just check your yoke in the rear tail housing to see if it fits up tight and you will be good to go. Don't know much about firebirds.
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The entire transmission must be disassembled to reach the c clip that holds the output shaft in. If you are comfortable tearing down the unit, no big deal. If you have never been in an auto trans, you don't want to tear into a 700r4 for your 1st time. Depending on the year of the trans, lock up normally switches right over.
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From: Calgary AB
Originally Posted by Pete K
The entire transmission must be disassembled to reach the c clip that holds the output shaft in. If you are comfortable tearing down the unit, no big deal. If you have never been in an auto trans, you don't want to tear into a 700r4 for your 1st time. Depending on the year of the trans, lock up normally switches right over.
Why does the Tail Shaft need to be swapped?
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Originally Posted by JasenZ51
Why does the Tail Shaft need to be swapped?
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Originally Posted by GeosFun
I do not know what years you are talking about. I had an '87 GTA and had the 700R rebult. The tranny guy said the pre-1988 700's cannot be built as strongly as later years.:o