[Chevelle-list] transmission choice

[Jim Sullivan]

Eddie,  Sounds like you are bored and looking for something to work on.  Leave your tranny as is and come on over to my house to help put my '69 back together.  I can find lots for you to do.

 
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  From: Dale 
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  Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 9:59 AM
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] transmission choice


  Agree with Rick, a 400 would be overkill, one reason Chevrolet installed the TH350 behind small blocks.  A 700R4 or 2004R would be good choices if you want an O/D unit.  I've never had both in the same car so I can't offer a true comparison.  The 700R4 has a 3.06 low gear and .70 in O/D where the 2004R has a 2.74 and .67 O/D.  Unless there's something wrong with yourTH350 and/or you don't do much highway driving to really warrant the O/D's obvious positive feature the TH350 should be just fine IMO.

   

  Dale McIntosh 
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  http://www.chevellecd.com 
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  From: Chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net [mailto:Chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer
  Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 12:34 AM
  To: The Chevelle Mailing List
  Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] transmission choice

   

     The 400 would be overkill for your use.   The 700 is a good choice, but how much highway driving do you do?   Around town my 700 yields about the same mpg as the 350.  On the highway it does make a noticeable difference.     The 350 is not a bad choice and it is slightly easier to rebuild & maintain than the 700. 

  On 8/2/06, Eduardo (Eddie) Gamino <egamino80 at mail.com> wrote: 

  Hey all, I was considering changing to a better transmission. Right now I have a 350 trans in a 70 chevelle with a SB 350. I also have a MSD ignition with a 6AL MSD Box and MSD spark plug wires, holly carb 770 double pumper, holly fuel pump. I use my ride for street use not to race, and sometimes as a daily driver, and freeway use too. What sounds good to get: a 400 or a 700 transmission? Do these have any cons for ugrading? Would any of these two trans will they do more harm than good? OR Am I good with my 350 transmission? thanks all! 
  Eddie

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