transmission appearance?
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transmission appearance?
wondering if you can help me out....
i just had my 700-r rebuilt and i want to paint it nice before i put it in just to have a cleaner underside. what color would look best?
gun metal gray (stock looking color)
black
color of the car
i don't want it to look tacky, just want to look clean....
i just had my 700-r rebuilt and i want to paint it nice before i put it in just to have a cleaner underside. what color would look best?
gun metal gray (stock looking color)
black
color of the car
i don't want it to look tacky, just want to look clean....
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I'd say metallic gray or black...your car color would be overkill on the underside IMO...
BTW: I am painting my T5 bellhousing RED and the T5 itself metallic gray. I have some RED suspension components, so I thought RED would also be a nice touch on the trans.
BTW: I am painting my T5 bellhousing RED and the T5 itself metallic gray. I have some RED suspension components, so I thought RED would also be a nice touch on the trans.
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Car: '82 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: TH400 4,000 stall
Axle/Gears: Currie 9", 4.56 gears
Heh, my tranny guy says you shouldn't paint transmissions because it holds in a lot of heat.
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yes and no..........it all depends, i certainly wouldn't powder coat it. the main point he's trying to make is it won't allow the metal to breath which is a true point. however, i do have a much larger trans pan for extra fluid and a good trans cooler to compensate. i wouldn't see why it hurts since it seems to be done by so many others.
but, it's an interesting point to bring up; you never know.
but, it's an interesting point to bring up; you never know.
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Most new/rebuilt performance trannys are painted before they ship them out. Jet, B&M, TransGo, ProBuilt Automatics, etc...
I wouldn't go overboard, though. Just a nice cover coat for looks and some durability
I wouldn't go overboard, though. Just a nice cover coat for looks and some durability
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If you got alot of time polish it. I saw a hotrod w/ a polished 700 in it and it looked nice, if your engine is polished or chromed out than it would follow suit I guess.
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Originally posted by SuperchargedRS
If you got alot of time polish it. I saw a hotrod w/ a polished 700 in it and it looked nice, if your engine is polished or chromed out than it would follow suit I guess.
If you got alot of time polish it. I saw a hotrod w/ a polished 700 in it and it looked nice, if your engine is polished or chromed out than it would follow suit I guess.
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Car: 86 firebird with 98 firebird interi
Engine: pump gas 427sbc Dart Lil M 13.5:1
Transmission: Oldani TH400 w/ BTE 9" convertor
Axle/Gears: 31 spline Moser/full spool/4.11Rich
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Heh, my tranny guy says you shouldn't paint transmissions because it holds in a lot of heat.
Heh, my tranny guy says you shouldn't paint transmissions because it holds in a lot of heat.
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Car: 1987 Trans Am
Originally posted by IHI
This is a very true statement, and if you question it at all, go to your local GM dealership, pop the hood on any of their new car/trucks and you'll find they even quite painting the blocks for the same reason.
This is a very true statement, and if you question it at all, go to your local GM dealership, pop the hood on any of their new car/trucks and you'll find they even quite painting the blocks for the same reason.
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I tend to agree with LT1guy, that GM not painting components is driven more by economics than durability.
Also, I think the painted- nonpainted heat thing is really a non-issue. A painted unit would have no impact on the durability of any performance or economy installation verses a nonpainted unit. So go ahead and paint it up. I rather prefer a dull aluminum color.
Also, I think the painted- nonpainted heat thing is really a non-issue. A painted unit would have no impact on the durability of any performance or economy installation verses a nonpainted unit. So go ahead and paint it up. I rather prefer a dull aluminum color.
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Car: Take
Engine: Your
Transmission: Pick
I think it depends on what engine your popping the hood to will determine if its painted or not. I know for a fact that the Cast Iron 3800 V6 engines and the Cast Iron 4.8/5.3/6.0 GenIII engines are painted black. The Aluminum 4200 and the Aluminum 5.7 (LS1) are not painted. GM Transmissions are NOT painted, unless you get a reman Allison 5-speed Auto, they are painted black. All the differentials I have seen, including the aluminum housings found on the newer S/T (Envoy, Trailblazer, Bravada) are painted black. Just what I noticed though.
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Car: 87 Red/Blk Bird loaded 3.4L & 700R4
Transmission: Th700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
I got my rebuilt one from Jasper and it was painted grey...Sooo...I plan to hit it with red and get a chrome pan....
Kandied...body color or black. Black could be a single stage and take less coats.
Kandied...body color or black. Black could be a single stage and take less coats.
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Car: '88 GTA
Engine: L-98
Transmission: T-56
go with the gunmetal grey it will give a really clean stock look, i have said before i love your car color but i think the tranny would be overkill just my.02
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i was considering body color when this was started..........however, like i said i just cleaned up the castings real well and put her in. looks very good!
i was going to clear coat it but i have yet to find a good clear coat that stands up. since i don't "try" to drive in bad weather it should be good to go.
thanks for the opinions everyone!
i was going to clear coat it but i have yet to find a good clear coat that stands up. since i don't "try" to drive in bad weather it should be good to go.
thanks for the opinions everyone!
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