Thread: 700r4 WHICH BRAND TO BUY? HELP!

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I would be interested to hear more about anyone's experience with Monster Motorsports in Florida. I bought one set up just above stock with a soft shift but it is sitting in the car waiting for a lot of other things to get done.

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Dont buy a f**king Mad Dog tranny. I am now going to my 3rd one from them and have been swapping parts on the second one for 6 months trying to get it to work. They SUCK and you can take that to the bank.

The first one broke on the second second to third gear shift. Second one still won't go into 4th gear.After changing everything they could think of. I am extremly close to getting an attorney.

I bought a 200R o.d. from T.C.I. for my street rod. I had Questions about cable adjustment, so at the Nats I visited their booth for info...They treated me like I was a fool. Very snotty! No help at all. The trans lasted about 250 miles and crapped out. Rather than have to deal with them, I took it to a local shop. They did an excellent job on it. They told me there were parts missing...It does work great now, but I'll stay clear or T.C.I !

Dutch, I can't tell you anything now I just picked it up today and it will be several months before I get to try it. But I was very impressed with Luke Jackson as well as his shop. He also builds high performance engines. BTW he has 3 trans shops, 2 in NS and 1 In SC.
Thanks,
Wade

More confused than ever! First off, I cant even imagine paying anywhere under 1000.00, let alone 2000.00 to get anything hat will hold up. Maybe cause Im in NJ Im used to higher pricing, but 700.00 w/ a convertor? Wow!

Astroracer, great idea about local and I would prefer, but just dont know of anyone around here.

A few of you comented on a 700r4 not holding over 4-500hp. I have seen some rated to 800. Is this nonsense? I thought if the sun gear was re-done it was a little stronger, especially with the 30 spline. Cant keep my th350 cause highway is to high in the rpm depo?

Mikes trans would be good but I believe they are more powerglide oriented. Now I'm more confused than when I asked!

Here is what Jackson says in his Ebay ad for this tranny:



CHEVY 700R4 S/S TRANSMISSION

THIS AUCTION IS FOR A 2 WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION. 4X4 APPLICATIONS PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTION.

THIS IS A UPGRADE FROM A STOCK BUILT UNIT. THIS HAS INCREASED PRESSURE AS WELL AS THE NEW AFTERMARKET UPGRADES TO GIVE IT LONGER LIFE AND GIVE THE VEHICLE ITS GOING IN BETTER PERFORMANCE.

NOTICE:NO CORE CHARGE WITH THIS AUCTION ONLY!

CORVETTE SERVO

ALL CLUTCHES,STEELS,SEALS, GASKETS,BANDS,SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. CLUTCHES AND STEELS ARE RAYBESTOES.

THIS UNIT IS THE 85-92 MODEL VERSION AND FITS ALL YEARS FROM 85-92 PLUS MODIFIED CARS AND TRUCKS.

WE HAVE ADDED A SHIFT KIT TO THESE AND MODIFIED THE SEPERATER PLATE FOR QUICKER SHIFTS.

THESE ARE NOT FULL RACE UNITS BUT AREAS LIKE THE SUNGEAR SHELL HAVE BEEN UPGRADED TO THE THICKER BELL FOR MORE TORQUE CAPACITY.

I RATE THESE TO HOLD 375HP SAFELY WE USE THESE FOR CLASSIC HOTRODDERS WHO HAVE A STREET MACHINE SOME STRIP USE, OR JUST USED FOR EVERYDAY TOWING AND HAULING. THEY ARE NOT MADE TO PULL BULLDOZERS BUT DO GOOD PULLING TRAILERS AND BOATS.



I CARRY A FULL YEAR WARRANTY ON THESE FOR PARTS AND MY LABOR TO FIX THEM AND THE CABLE MUST BE INSTALLED BY A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN IF NOT WE DO NOT CARRY ANY WARRANTY DUE TO THE PRESSURES THAT THIS CABLE CONTROLS CALL ME AS TO A SECRET AFTER THIS IS ADJUSTED TO INSURE PROPER FIRM SHIFTS..THIS WAY THE CUSTOMER AS WELL AS USE ARE COMPLETELY COVERED.



TRANSMISSION WILL BE SHIPPED FREIGHT COLLECT WHICH RUN 85.00 700 MILES REGIONS

OUTSIDE THIS 150.00 BY TRUCK FREIGHT TO A BUSINESS ADDRESS OR WHERE A 53 FOOT TRACTOR TRAILER CAN ACCESS DELIVERY.

BEFORE BUYING PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS FIRST TO MAKE SURE THIS WILL FIT YOUR APPLICATION SO NO CONFUSION ON EITHER ME OR YOU.

I CAN BE REACHED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5PM-11PM EASTERN TIME I BUILD TRANSMISSION DURING THE DAY AND DO NOT ASWER THE PHONE THEN.IF YOU DO NOT REACH ME PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE I WILL RETURN YOUR CALL.

828-685-8850




Don

PRRC, thanks for some comfort regarding Monster Motorsports. To answer the original question of this thread here is the site for MM:

http://www.eatmyshift.com/

The transmision is $1195 with FREE SHIPPING but you will still need a matching torque converter. I forget the actual total cost but it was about $1400 with the converter. The model I bought is the 2WD model above the lowest minion. I was able to specify a "soft shift", just my preference, rather than quick shifts. I chose Monster Motorsports because they have a hydraulic shift for the OD and I wanted to avoid an electrical connection. It is now installed in an incomplete '29 'glass roadster from Bebops (fendered) with a mild SBC350 and 8" Maverick rear with 3.55 gears. Sometimes I get a lot done on the car in a week but when the weather is cold I have to leave it go for a while. Maybe it will be on the road next summer?

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

[QUOTE=PRRC]Don, Being a dealer for Monster.We can save you a little cash.
Monster can build a 700R that with stand up to 700HP with no problem.
Tim[/QUOTE

How many $$$$ and what kind of warranty are we talking???? I'm about ready to sell my 700 and buy me a 350 hydro from Don's friends at Jackson... Can't stand to put out a bunch of money, then have the flippin' thing gernade......

Originally Posted by PRRC

Don, Being a dealer for Monster.We can save you a little cash.
Monster can build a 700R that with stand up to 700HP with no problem.
Tim

Ya, tell me more ,how much $$$$.

Originally Posted by BigTruckDriver

Ya, tell me more ,how much $$$$.

Looks like we are both probably at about the same state of confusion on OD trannies!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by PRRC

Just depends on your needs but a rule of thumb would be 5% discount from us. Same warranty from Monster with FREE Shipping and NO core charges. The 350s come in 3 versions depending on you HP of your motor.there Minion is good to 275 HP/ the Mega 400 HP/and the SS mega is good to 550 HP
Convertors start a 155 and up.the one we order most is stall of 1800-2200 289.00.
Let us know if we can help.
Tim

Tim, sent you a PM regarding trannies......