trans87

I am going to change the fluid in my tranny and I was wondering how much new fluid would I need for a 700-R4? Anything else besides the fluid, filter, and pan seal should be replaced when I change fluid? Thanks.

tealman92

Nigal whats up hey I think you will need 7 to 10 quarts buy 10 and put 5 in start it for a few seconds shut it off and then add 1 then check the dip stick and continue like that until it reads full hey I bought a 1989 gta 350 last week dude its sweat so now I have a 1992 rs 1989 iroc and a 1989 gta. Right now Im building a motor for the gta because the oil pressure is almost nonexistant so Im building a mild stock car because its gonna be my new dailly driver dude you should cruise out here so I can checkout your new set up. Jason said it was pretty sweat for the exeption of the 19lb injectors heres my cell 909 732 8232

trans87

Hey what's up Rusty. Wow sweet an 89 GTA 350 What color is it? Man you got yourself a little 3rd gen collection going on lol I will try to stop by next time I am out that way. If you ever come down OC way let me know and maybe we can meetup. Yea the 19# injectors suck but I finally got the 24# LT1 injectors that are waiting to be put in. Car has been doing good and man it's got some power to it Check out my sig link for some pics of the car. Will give you a call sometime so I can check out your collection.

BretD 88GTA

7 to 10 quarts in a 700R4?

I hope you're only joking cause that ain't right. IIRC it's more like 3 to 4. If you have a "deep" trans pan installed add 1 additional quart.

tealman92

Well its funny you ask what color it is its maroone metalflake with tan leather interior just like the 89 iroc I picked up that would be cool for you to cruise by im free all day today give me a call I wouldnt mind cruising down of course I will still be in the rs since the iroc is being (you could say) built and the gta is getting a heart trance plant

globalco

I just rebuilt mine and it took 10 to 12 qts total ( I can't remember exactly). Replacing the fluid in the pan will be about 3 to 5. The balance is stored in the cooler, lines and other places in the trans.

AGood2.8

I run 17 1/2 quarts in my '89 Chev truck- Darrell young fully built 700r4, deep sump, two coolers and lots of plumbing- This of course is from a complete install with new convertor, not just a standard fluid change. Yes that was 17 1/2 quarts- no misprint.

By the way- I am very good friends with Jimmy Galante who owns Darrel Young racing transmissions- He takes good care of me. Truck has all the latest and greatest including a .521 boost valve-Combine that with the Currie 9" and detroit locker and this stealth worktruck kicks some ***

The 700r4 he built for me in the Camaro shifts like it runs off pneumatic paddle shifters- instantanious down and upshifts- this one is fun to drive, can't wait to get some real power behind this trans.

BretD 88GTA

Yes, a full rebuild will require 10 or so quarts, factoring in the torque converter, lines...etc.

Trans87 is simply doing fluid/filter change which only requires 3 to 5. Tealamn had suggested filling it off the bat with 5 quarts, then start it and add a 6th quart. That will over fill the trans and he'll be puking fluid everywhere.

trans87

Sorry I didn't get to call you Rusty on Sunday but the car had that cable problem I was trying to figure out.

Yea this will only be a fluid change. So 3-5 quarts I will get with the gasket and filter. Thanks for the advice guys I appreciate it.