time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips
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time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips
Well, after 190,000 miles, the tranny has bit the dust. I plan on getting a new crate transmission to replace it and was wondering if there was anything I could do to beef it up in the process. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips (torque91)
Most of the crate trannies that I see advertised have the upgraded valve bodies and stronger clutch packs. I would narrow it down to a few and then obtain the builder's specs and compare.
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Re: time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips (torque91)
GM makes a replacement 700R4 with a 3 year/50K mile warrenty.
You might want to take a look at that.
The local Chevy dealer should be able to order and install it.
Vic
You might want to take a look at that.
The local Chevy dealer should be able to order and install it.
Vic
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Re: time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips (Vic'89)
http://www.700r4.com http://www.probuilt-net http://www.transmissioncenter.net http://www.levelten.com http://www.converter.com http://www.raybestosclutch.com http://www.altousa.com
Of course there is always B & M, TCI, Hughes, Jet Products
Of course there is always B & M, TCI, Hughes, Jet Products
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Re: time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips (HWoods)
Then if you want to spend gobs of money on it hoping it will never blow up again you could do what I'm doing. TH400 w/Gear Vendors overdrive. Settle down everybody. Just thought I would give him another idea. Good Luck.
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Re: time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips (Bob86ZZ4)
just be sure to get one with a warranty.
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Re: time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips (Vic'89)
GM makes a replacement 700R4 with a 3 year/50K mile warrenty.
You might want to take a look at that.
The local Chevy dealer should be able to order and install it.
Vic
You might want to take a look at that.
The local Chevy dealer should be able to order and install it.
Vic
Good luck,and let us know how you make out
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Re: time to replace the transmission, any suggestions/tips (JD 90 383)
If you dont plan to punish the tranny at the track,Get a GM goodwrench rebuild. http://www.paceparts.com quoted me 1350 for a rebuilt 700R4 with a 3 year 50K warranty..its the goodwrench rebuild, not the A/C Delco.The A/C Delco is warranteed for only a year.
This was about a year ago...price may have gone up some.
Btw if the transmissions fails under warranty,any GM dealer will replace it free
of charge even if you do it at home the first time.
However if you pop in the higher stall,dont let them see/replace it ,'cuz they'll void the warranty.
:)
This was about a year ago...price may have gone up some.
Btw if the transmissions fails under warranty,any GM dealer will replace it free
of charge even if you do it at home the first time.
However if you pop in the higher stall,dont let them see/replace it ,'cuz they'll void the warranty.
:)
