my transmition will be in need of a rebuild soon, and i want to know what i will have to have a shop do for me. I already know that i can drop the transmition and have them just do a bench job, and that i can put a vette servo in it. i know that they will have to do the actual rebuild, and a shift kit....but would they also have to do a stall converter, or should i be able to do that myself??.....also what exactly constitutes a rebuild...what do they do? and how much would it cost??

oh yeah, what about torque converters as well??
thanks for any help u can give me

[This message has been edited by dude12387 (edited December 25, 2000).]

 

The rebuild really depends on what condition the trans is in. If it grinds and shift very sh!tty, then you need a total overhaul. If it just has a buttload of miles (like mine ) then a simple re-band/clutches is all that is needed. Different (qualified) trans shops charge different rates, so just ask around. As for the stall (converter), it depends on what setup you have/are planning. That will dictate what stall speed is best for you. And yes, you can do that yourself (install that is) right before you put the trans back in.

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George P. Lara
1994 Z28 LT1 T56
1984 Z28 High Output
Member: SCCA, SCFB, SC3GFB
Chevy Info --> MadMike's

 

thanks for the info, and about how much will this cost...a rough estimate....
thanks

 

I see estimates for 700R4 rebuilds go for anywhere from $900 to $1500. Check out http://www.pro-built.net/ and http://www.700r4.com/

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1991 Camaro Z28
5.7L 5-Speed (originally 305)
13.25 @ 107.18 MPH
Southern California
Member: SoCal 3rd Gen F-Bodies
Webmaster: SoCal F-Bodies
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Also check out: http://performancetrans.com/
I had one of his 700R4 in my 92 Z and was VERY impressed.
Also check out: www.converter.com (Precision's Web Site) http://www.performancess.com/menua.html
for a Vigilante converter

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1994 LT1 Corvette Convertible