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Old May 1, 2013 | 10:48 AM
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Car: 86 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0 TPI V8
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Transmission HELP!

this is the second time this same exact thing has happened, did i get 2 junk trannys or is it something else causing the problem. i get to about 25-30mph and my rpms spike and i dont go any faster. it seems to shift into 1st and 2nd but nothing else. heres a video i tried to get to show whats going on. help1

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Old May 1, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:42
Re: Transmission HELP!

Mmm maybe your shift cable isnt putting your trans into Drive or overdrive. Most likely your trans is done.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 09:56 AM
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Car: 1989 Camaro RS Hard Top
Engine: 305 Bored .30 over
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Re: Transmission HELP!

Sounds like the trannys toast

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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Car: 1988 camaro z28,1997 camaro lt1
Engine: 355 afr 195 heads,tpis big mouth
Transmission: 700r-4 built by me 3-4 z pack
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Transmission HELP!

3-4 clutch pack gone
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Old May 6, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Car: 1991 Firebird Convertible
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45 9 Bolt Posi
Re: Transmission HELP!

Originally Posted by desiresk8
this is the second time this same exact thing has happened, did i get 2 junk trannys or is it something else causing the problem. i get to about 25-30mph and my rpms spike and i dont go any faster. it seems to shift into 1st and 2nd but nothing else. heres a video i tried to get to show whats going on. help1

Trans am issue - YouTube


3/4 clutches and steels smoked
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Old May 6, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
Engine: 4++,350 & 305 CIs
Transmission: 700R4 4800 vig 18th700R4 t56 ZF6 T5
Axle/Gears: 3.70 9"ford alum chunk,dana44,9bolt
Re: Transmission HELP!

Is it a 2nd used trans or a rebuilt trans?
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