Which would be cheaper?
12-07-2016, 10:02 PM
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Which would be cheaper?
700r4 trans in my 86 camaro, the trans slips pretty bad when I slowly accelerate up to speed (traffic) and flawless when I gun it. So would it be cheaper to replace or rebuild it im gunna take it to a shop n if I do replace it I'd buy the trans myself and pay for labor
12-08-2016, 08:24 AM
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Car: 1985 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
Engine: 360ci sbc
Transmission: T-5 non-WC
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Which would be cheaper?
I would get it rebuilt if there's a reputable shop nearby. I don't know a whole lot about automatic transmissions but it sounds to me like you smoked a clutch pack. Maybe it's time to upgrade to better internals in your tranny, depending on where you're located. Best of luck.
12-08-2016, 09:26 AM
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Re: Which would be cheaper?
I would be cheaper to find the trans and replace it your self but you get an unknown transmission.
12-15-2016, 09:33 AM
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Car: 1991 Z-28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: AUTO
Axle/Gears: 2:73
Re: Which would be cheaper?
Having the same thoughts and questions. My trans is working ok but I know now that I am driving it more that it is "tired".
I thought about a change over to a T5 but figure that will run $1000+ all said and done.
Also thought about buying one used but as Midas stated you never know what you will get. Everyone who has one says it worked great in the car.....
I saw an ad on Craigslist for Kellin Transmissions out of Delaware (they have a link to this site somewhere) who will do a base 700R4 rebuild for $650. Not sure of the details but I may seriously consider this as the cost is less than the alternatives or the risks. (a stick would certainly be more fun though).
I thought about a change over to a T5 but figure that will run $1000+ all said and done.
Also thought about buying one used but as Midas stated you never know what you will get. Everyone who has one says it worked great in the car.....
I saw an ad on Craigslist for Kellin Transmissions out of Delaware (they have a link to this site somewhere) who will do a base 700R4 rebuild for $650. Not sure of the details but I may seriously consider this as the cost is less than the alternatives or the risks. (a stick would certainly be more fun though).
12-17-2016, 09:33 AM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: Which would be cheaper?
Having the same thoughts and questions. My trans is working ok but I know now that I am driving it more that it is "tired".
I thought about a change over to a T5 but figure that will run $1000+ all said and done.
Also thought about buying one used but as Midas stated you never know what you will get. Everyone who has one says it worked great in the car.....
I saw an ad on Craigslist for Kellin Transmissions out of Delaware (they have a link to this site somewhere) who will do a base 700R4 rebuild for $650. Not sure of the details but I may seriously consider this as the cost is less than the alternatives or the risks. (a stick would certainly be more fun though).
I thought about a change over to a T5 but figure that will run $1000+ all said and done.
Also thought about buying one used but as Midas stated you never know what you will get. Everyone who has one says it worked great in the car.....
I saw an ad on Craigslist for Kellin Transmissions out of Delaware (they have a link to this site somewhere) who will do a base 700R4 rebuild for $650. Not sure of the details but I may seriously consider this as the cost is less than the alternatives or the risks. (a stick would certainly be more fun though).