Anyone running a 700r4 trans in a 72 cutlass?
December 8th, 2014, 01:16 PM
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Anyone running a 700r4 trans in a 72 cutlass?
Installing a 700r4 in a 72 Cutlass 350 engine and wanted to know if you could still use the original crossmember? I know it would have to be adjusted but that's all I know.
December 8th, 2014, 02:17 PM
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Dunno if this is any use to you. http://www.transmissioncenter.net/Tr...asurements.htm
It's a hair over 2" longer to the crossmember mount.
It's a hair over 2" longer to the crossmember mount.
December 8th, 2014, 04:26 PM
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A 200 will bolt right up to the Olds block whereas the 700 requires an adapter plate.
Overall size of a 200 is very close to a Turbo 350.
Gear spacing is MUCH better on a 200. A 700 reminds me of a Slim Jim in the 1-2 shift.
A 700 might take a tad more power than the 200, but as said, in stock form they're both junky transmissions- owing more to GM bean counters than really bad design flaws. Both were upgraded during production runs and aftermarket parts and ingenuity made both very tough and reliable units.
If airboddy wants to sell you a 700 and they'll stand behind it, go for it. But a properly built 200 is really better suited to a B-O-P application. Just my opinion.
Overall size of a 200 is very close to a Turbo 350.
Gear spacing is MUCH better on a 200. A 700 reminds me of a Slim Jim in the 1-2 shift.
A 700 might take a tad more power than the 200, but as said, in stock form they're both junky transmissions- owing more to GM bean counters than really bad design flaws. Both were upgraded during production runs and aftermarket parts and ingenuity made both very tough and reliable units.
If airboddy wants to sell you a 700 and they'll stand behind it, go for it. But a properly built 200 is really better suited to a B-O-P application. Just my opinion.
December 9th, 2014, 07:20 AM
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A 200 will bolt right up to the Olds block whereas the 700 requires an adapter plate.
Overall size of a 200 is very close to a Turbo 350.
Gear spacing is MUCH better on a 200. A 700 reminds me of a Slim Jim in the 1-2 shift.
A 700 might take a tad more power than the 200, but as said, in stock form they're both junky transmissions- owing more to GM bean counters than really bad design flaws. Both were upgraded during production runs and aftermarket parts and ingenuity made both very tough and reliable units.
If airboddy wants to sell you a 700 and they'll stand behind it, go for it. But a properly built 200 is really better suited to a B-O-P application. Just my opinion.
Overall size of a 200 is very close to a Turbo 350.
Gear spacing is MUCH better on a 200. A 700 reminds me of a Slim Jim in the 1-2 shift.
A 700 might take a tad more power than the 200, but as said, in stock form they're both junky transmissions- owing more to GM bean counters than really bad design flaws. Both were upgraded during production runs and aftermarket parts and ingenuity made both very tough and reliable units.
If airboddy wants to sell you a 700 and they'll stand behind it, go for it. But a properly built 200 is really better suited to a B-O-P application. Just my opinion.
I suppose you could call the B-O-P musclecars "birds of prey".
December 9th, 2014, 07:16 PM
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The 700R4 is a unique length and uses a unique crossmember location.
December 11th, 2014, 10:40 AM
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December 11th, 2014, 11:17 AM
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Drill holes through frame rail directly through the brake line hidden inside. Drop a razor sharp shard of rusty steel directly into your eyeball. Shriek in pain as you lurch forward and slam your head into something solid. Then go to the ER and have nurse Rached drill it out as you stare frozenly at the gap between her teeth.
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Drill holes through frame rail directly through the brake line hidden inside. Drop a razor sharp shard of rusty steel directly into your eyeball. Shriek in pain as you lurch forward and slam your head into something solid. Then go to the ER and have nurse Rached drill it out as you stare frozenly at the gap between her teeth.
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