Alright guys I am about to put my Z on the road for the first time since the engine transplant and I got a couple of Q's. I have about 400 hp and I was wondering if the 700-R4 would be able to last a little while.
Also how long do you think the rearend would hold-up?
Should I do a performance build on the rear or just get a whole new unit and also any suggestions on rears?
Why is the 700-R4 twice as expensive as TH-350 tranny's?
Do TH-350 bolt right in or is there a kit?

Thats all for now and thanks for any help!



[This message has been edited by super83Z (edited March 23, 2001).]

 

ttt

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LONG LIVE THE MUSCLE CAR!!!!! MAY ITS REIGN NEVER END

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package with 64cc aluminum heads, dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.

 

anyone?

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LONG LIVE THE MUSCLE CAR!!!!! MAY ITS REIGN NEVER END

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package with 64cc aluminum heads, dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.

 

sorry bro no idea... I would assume they'd take the power

 

400HP is alot of power for a stock 700r4, the main reason the 700's are so much more is due to them having OD which makes sense if you think about it. Although the TH350's are much stronger. If gas milage isn't a problem for you the TH350 would work. The stock rear end won't last long either from what i have read and observed. If you can baby the car until you get the money for tougher more durable parts then that would probly be the best bet.
You say its a new motor so your going to have to baby it for the first couple thousand miles anyways.

Brendan

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Hey thanks yeah as long as it will last so i can get somestronger parts. Anybody got any suggestions about what I could get for the rear? Would a girdle help? Who makes good gears? What stronger parts for the tranny?

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LONG LIVE THE MUSCLE CAR!!!!! MAY ITS REIGN NEVER END

1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package with 64cc aluminum heads, dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.

future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.