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May 23, 2002 | 03:53 PM

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How long will y 700-R4 last?

How long (in torque or horsepower) will my stock 700-R4 last me. Looking over my plans I have to build my car, and I was wondering at what horsepower or torque I will have to do soething to my 700-R4. Thanks,

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May 23, 2002 | 05:50 PM

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im no expert,but I would say around 300

I had a friend who put a 400hp 383 into his, and the 700 was destroyed within 1 week.

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May 23, 2002 | 11:04 PM

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thanks for the info man, I needed to know that. So now, which would you all prefer, a TH350 or a TH400???

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May 23, 2002 | 11:57 PM

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i hear the 700r4 is good for up to a high 11 second right dont know if thats true or not tho

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May 24, 2002 | 12:20 AM

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I have a few in the tens and a few more in the elevens doing fine. What HP are you planning on? What kind of driving? etc.

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May 24, 2002 | 04:47 AM

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Car: 87 Iroc Z

Engine: 383ci.

Transmission: WC-T5

Pro Built, when you say" a few" or those stock internals or are they Monster 700"s that have been beefed up to take it?

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May 24, 2002 | 10:50 AM

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Hopefully I can get this, but I plan on 550 horsepower, and that or more in torque. I will be drag racig with slicks.

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