Well, it looks as if I finally did it. I broke my 700r4, and now I'm on the market for a new transmission. I have a $2000 (including install) budget and would love to keep it well under that figure, but not break again. I have a ZZ4 (hence the name 89iroczz4)and it is running 13.40. When I'm done,I'll probably be running high 12's. So...my question to you is this: With $2,000 to play with (again, keeping in mind that includes install), what can/should I get tha will hold up and maybe get me a little quicker? I am COMPLETELY in the dark when it comes to this stuff. My old one had a corvette servo and a shift kit. That's about all I know about it. Are we looking at a 350, 400, 700R4, T56 what? (I'm guessing not the T56 but I figured I would sneek that one in). Any help GREATLY appreciated!

 

Go to www.phoenixtrans.com. They have a transmission designed exactly for the ZZ4. Any problems finding it just let me know

 

A T56 should hold that kind of power and can be done for under 2k, even if you're doing an auto-to-stick swap.

The biggest problem you'll have is wondering what to do when the rear explodes. It will die QUICKLY if you're running 12s in the 1/4. A stick is much much harder on the rear.

FWIW I trashed my 3.23 ten-bolt with the stock ZZ4 and a WC T5. No damage to the T5.


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'84 Black Camaro ZZ4 M5 (V-6 in a former life) -- street beast
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Get one from www.pro-built.net

 

I have helped others on this board with their 700R4 transmission problems. Did you have a particular torque converter in mind? The complete package (700R4 street/strip & a 2,500-2,800 rpm stall 9.5" ACT torque converter) is $1875.00. Both come with a one year warranty and a stall speed change if desired. If you desire a Precision Industries Vigilante to come with this transmission, then give me a call on price. This transmission is my top of the line 700R4 with the latest updates & modifications that I do. The stall on the torque converter will be based mainly on the duration of the cam @.050 lift & the rear end gear ratio, and if you drive agressively or not. If you have any questions on this, please give me a call at 800 7763288 Mon-Sat 10-6 PST.
Glad Too Help!!!

 

I WOULD CHECK OUT REPUTABLE TRANS SHOPS AND SPEED SHOPS,JUST MAKE SURE TO GET A WARRANTY,THE GUY WHO POSTED BEFORE ME SOUNDS PRETTY GOOD,YOU COULD ALSO GO TO www.rearman.com,THEY HAVE GREAT PRODUCTS FROM REARS,MOTORS,AND TRANS,ASK FOR YVONNE AND TELL HER THAT THE CAMARO KID SENT YOU FROM IROC-Z.COM,SHE WILL HELP YOU,JUST MAKE SURE WHEN YOU E-MAIL THEM PUT IN TO YVONNE, THEY WARRANTY THERE WORK AND I HAVE HEARD LOTS OF GOOD THINGS,REAL GOOD AND HELPFUL, YOU CAN ALSO CHECK MY CAR OUT THERE AT www.rearman.com/camarokid.htm

 

A 700R4 will have no probs behind your motor... Even if you decide to up the power even more.