TH350 overdrive kit or 700r4 rebuilt?
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TH350 overdrive kit or 700r4 rebuilt?
hi, im going to start building a 3rd gen camaro and was just wondering if i could get some transmission info. I am planning on puttin a 383 stroker enigne and also probably a 100shot of nos. this car is going to be streat legal but able to run high to mid 12's on the track. And so i was wondering about the transmission. i heard that the 700r4 rebuilt by bowtiedrives is good enought to take that kinda of beating. but then i also heard that the TH350 with an overdrive kit would be even better.. so im just lookin for some input on this. so any information you have would be helpful. thanks.
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Re: TH350 overdrive kit or 700r4 rebuilt?
You can build it yourself for a lot less than a BTO transmission, and make it stronger and better unit. Go with a 1988 and up transmission to start with. I have plenty of rebuild kits to choose from. Go to https://www.700r4l60e.com/store/home.php?cat=19 Dana
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Re: TH350 overdrive kit or 700r4 rebuilt?
ya true, but i also i can get a th350 for alot less than that and the overdrive kits are cheaper. but what im wondering is would it be better or even equal to a performance rebuilt 700r4 from bto?
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Re: TH350 overdrive kit or 700r4 rebuilt?
A th350 with an add-on overdrive would not fit under the car for crap, especially with the tq arm. Assuming you mean a gear-vendors type unit, it will not be cheaper then a decently prepped 700r4, and will not have as much OD, nor a lock-up converter(unless you utilize a 350c, in which case parts and converter availability become more scarce).
If you don't think you can tackle it yourself, look at buying a complete 4l60(700R4) from Pro Built, PATC, or Performabuilt. Those three all have good reputations with the 4l60 based transmissions.
If you don't think you can tackle it yourself, look at buying a complete 4l60(700R4) from Pro Built, PATC, or Performabuilt. Those three all have good reputations with the 4l60 based transmissions.
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Re: TH350 overdrive kit or 700r4 rebuilt?
alright thanks.. ya i just heard from someone that you could do the th350 with the overdrive.. but ya since its not going to fit.. i guess the 700r4 rebuilt will be the one. thanks for all the replies
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Re: TH350 overdrive kit or 700r4 rebuilt?
yes do buy a pro-built automatic....from me for half price.
I'm selling my old one since I have an ls1 now.
I'm selling my old one since I have an ls1 now.
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