Thread: 700r4 WHICH BRAND TO BUY? HELP!

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Just ripped out my engine and trans last weekend. Ready to buy 700r4. Which one? TCI, ART CARR, BOWTIE OVERDRIVES, PHOENIX, ETC. I am concerned that what is supposed to be inside wont be there? Any help or past good or bad experience would be very helpful. Thank you, Phil...

People seem to like these guys.http://www.transmissionhead.com/

I asked the same question a few months back and not to many people buy transmissions. Theres Mad dog transmissions,his e-bay site has like 1 complaint out of hundreds of buys.

.....I use California Performance Transmissions @ 877-278-2277. The shop is owned by Art Carr. Art Carr sold what is now called Art Carr Transmissions in the mid to late '90's. So the Art Carr Transmission shop that is located in Texas is NOT owned by Art Carr. Anyway give 'em a call {their web site isn't all that informative}. I believe they do the transmissions for the show Overhaulin. Art Carr was originally recommeded to me by Kenny Duttieller {the tubo engine builder guy} back in the late 80's. He used to use there transmissions until they had to go to Lenco's do to so much HP. I would & do trust them. I'm using a Turbo 400 that they originally built for me in the 90's & they just re-built for me for my '32... BUT I myself would not use a 700R4 unless in was in a low HP application.... Bill

California Performance Transmissions
877-278-2277
714-901-3777
Huntington Beach, California
cpttransmission.com

There is a guy in Hendersonville NC that builds performance 700R4 trans, warranties them for one year.
$600 with convertor if you have core
$700 with convertor if you don't
Jackson's performance transmissions (828) 685-8850, leave a message and he will call you back.
I am going tomorrow to pick mine up.
Thanks,
Wade

Originally Posted by midnight1957

There is a guy in Hendersonville NC that builds performance 700R4 trans, warranties them for one year.
$600 with convertor if you have core
$700 with convertor if you don't
Jackson's performance transmissions (828) 685-8850, leave a message and he will call you back.
I am going tomorrow to pick mine up.
Thanks,
Wade

That is the same guy I got the TH400 for the Firebird from. I haven't put any miles on it yet 'cause it's still in the build up phase. If you would, let me know how your's works out.

Thanks,
Dutch

I'm facing the same dilema on one of my Camaro's. I've heard so many bad reports about the 700R4's I'm about to sell mine and get a 400 turbo.... Nobody seems to be to sure how well or long they will stand up to 400 horse or above engines......

MIKES Transmission in Lancaster CA has a great reputation and ships
world wide. Check out the place.
Ron

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.

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 $$$$.

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 !