Question for Pete K. the auto transmission specialist here on Corvette Forum.

Need a used 700R4 Input Drum for my car. GM #8663097. In excellent used condition. No wear to the aluminum drive lugs for 3-4 steels. Preferably from a 1987 or 1988 Corvette.

Do You Pete have one ?

Does anyone else out there have this Input drum?

Thanks, Brian R.

 

I just checked, and I don't currently have a spare. I did post a source in the 4 sale section though.

 

Hi Pete, What is the Post Topic You are referring too in the 4-sale section of this forum ?

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-p...-88-vette.html

 

Hi Pete, These GM # 8663097 700R4 Input Drums are discontinued by GM. And they are very difficult to find in MINT or good condition I have found over the last month searching.

I have obtained 4 used #8663097 Input drums with production dates of 1987, 1990, 1991, &1992. All sellers over the phone said they were in good condition. When I examined each upon receiving each UPS & USPS, the Aluminum Drive lugs for the 3-4 clutch steels were heavily worn. Beyond Filing clean.

Frustrating to say the least.

Are the 700 R4 Input drums from PATC transmissions, TransStar, or Chris @ CK Performance out of New York any better shape than the input drums I have found?

 

I could not fathom a guess. You will be at the mercy of the guy deciding what he feels is like new, or great condition. As I mentioned in my other post, WIT seems to be a great organization.

 

I have read many or previous posts Pete and have talked to You in the past on Corvette Forum.

I know you strive for perfection in parts and workmanship like myself.

What is WIT you are talking about ? A curse word or phrase? LOL

 

Ok Pete, I Googled WIT. www.wittrans.com is what I came up with. Checking out there website now. Referring to them correct?

Thanks Pete !

 

That is correct.

 

Gave a call to WIT. Closed today being a Saturday. I will call again this coming Monday.

Is there anyone I should ask for Pete ? Or is it a small Mom & Pops type of business....

Thanks, BR