Hey, all, just wanted to say hi from southern New Mexico. I own an 85 Firebird 2.8L w/700R4. I also own a 00 Grand Prix GT. I'm not really lookin to do anything to restore or beef-up this car for a few years, but I'm sure I'm gonna have a few questions. Lookin forward to get to know yall.

 

Hey rick,
This is a great website for any 3rd gen issue. If you need something answered specific to the area, I'm in Alb. and would be glad to help.

 

Welcome to the boards, you will find tons of information and plenty of great people here. I live in Santa Fe what city do you live in?

 

Well, mayhaps then you could hopefully answer this one: you wouldnt happen to know of anywhere that sells reman 700R4 trannies on the cheap, do ya? Mine puked itself out 5 hours after purchase, and really want this second car so my wife can use my GP. Thanks for the reply, Silva.
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I am stationed at White Sands Missile Range, just northeast of Cruces.

 

great to see another new mexico person not to many of us here it seems

 

Very true. I was beginning to think I was the only one on here from here. Thanks for the replies yall. Out of curiosity, where is Hobbs?

 

hobbs is on the border of texas and new mexico acutally about a mile away from texas border. im pretty close to lubbock its only about 2 hours away

 

oh, well, then, only about 1 hour outside of El Paso, right?

 

no its about 3 1/2 from el paso im in the central part of lea county have to go through carlsbad to get to el paso

 

Are there any good JY's in your area?

 

not really we have 3 but not a damn one has any f-bodys. theres only a few 3rd gens here but there still all running and in good condition

 

Bummer, I have wiped out all the yards around here, possiby Cruces?

 

should be a few there alot bigger than hobbs. might even try carlsbad or clovis, i know they have several junk yards in clovis. my boss buys and sells old cars so ill tell him to be on the lookout for 3rd gens.

 

theres not much by way of junk yards in cruces. you might wanna try either alamogordo or el paso. good stuff there usually.

 

Take a look at the Albuquerque Journal on Sundays. I see 700R4s on there from time to time. Might mean a road trip though.......

 

From here, yep, too much of a trip for me, thx. I'll take my chances with a rebuild, ya know?

 

couldnt you find a 4l60e out of a 4th gen pretty easy in cruces

 

I thought the 700R4 meant that I didnt have the electronics required for a 4L60E. The short answer is no. The rest is: I can put that tranny in my car without spending gobs of money? Also that I havent considered doing that retro-fit due to compatibility with my 2.8L engine.

 

I just noticed you needed one for a 2.8. I'm running a 2.8 now but am going to a V8 this summer. If you haven't found a one by then, mines perfect.

 

Unfortunatly for me, I'm gonna be gathering the cash this week (since I'm back ion town), and sending Belen off to Gonzalez to get rebuilt. I really appreciate the offer, though.

 

Hey, all, Steve from Dee's Transmissions (in Cruces) just picked up my car this afternoon. he had said he thinks the god awful noise that yall havent been told about sounds like the flex plate. Hopefully this is true. he said to call tomorrow to find out what the damage is and she should be done by Tuesday. More to follow.