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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 04:58 PM
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HELP-what auto tranny to use??

I have a '85 T/A with a 350 and a 3.27 posi rearend(I beleve this came from an '87 iroc).I want to replace my tranny but dont know what i should go with?any suggestions. the previos owner put a turbo 350 in it and I dont like the way they mounted it but I dont know enough about my choices to do anything right now.HeLp!
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 06:20 PM
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
A performance 700R4, maybe built by PBAutomatics.
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 07:59 PM
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It did have the 3 speed with OD(700r4 I think)befor it was removed, dose the 700r have an electric overdrive?And is it run by the comp.?Will it still work now that the computer is not used?Any other options, i hear that they have a problem with the OD going out in them.Is there any truth to this?
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 08:40 PM
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I build all my own stuff. If I can't break a 700R4 behind a 425hp big block in a 1/2 ton truck, you won't have any problems.

All of my cars have one (except the wife's, it's a Dodge).
I only baby the paint and interior, not the gas pedal.

Pro Built Automatics is the guy out here to set you up.
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Old Apr 25, 2001 | 09:53 PM
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The overdrive in the 700R4 is not a weak point, its the 3-4 clutch pack. On all the units I build I do all the updates along with the Corvette servo, large boost valves, Trans-Go Performance Shift kit, 8-clutch 3-4 pack, etc. When setup right the 700R4 is a pretty good unit. Call me at 800 7763288 Mon-Sat 10-6 PST, and I will be glad too answer any questions you might have.
Hope This Helps!!!
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