700R4 with shift kit

Subscribe
Jul 18, 2013 | 04:06 PM
  #1  
I have a 1987 Camaro when stock had the carbed 305 with auto 700R4 trans. I got a deal on a 350 with approx 310 rwhp and 700R4 trans that I could not pass up. The ? I have is, What gears does a shift kit effect the shifting in, what difference does a vette servo make over the stock servo, the trans also has a 2500 stahl converter in it.The trans seems to really shift hard into second gear and than a little firmer into the rest. By hard I mean it wants to break the tire's loose at part throttle. What does the T.V. cable control and what is the best way to adjust it. I installed a Hurst Dual Gate shifter that is made for our cars, I also upgraded to a 9 bolt rear with 3:70 gears. Does this sound normal for this set up? Any comments would be appreciated. I have learned so much from you guys.
THANKS
Reply 0
Jul 18, 2013 | 07:04 PM
  #2  
Re: 700R4 with shift kit
Quote: What does the T.V. cable control
Read
http://www.cpttransmission.com/tech_tvcable.htm
to understand what it does

Quote: what is the best way to adjust it.
You don't. You SET it in the correct position like this
http://sethirdgen.org/tvcable.htm

Quote: , What gears does a shift kit effect the shifting in,
The trans seems to really shift hard into second gear and than a little firmer into the rest.
Usually all because it increases the pressure so all shifts are faster and firmer.How hard will depend on the kit used

Quote: what difference does a vette servo make over the stock servo,
Quicker / firmer shifts
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381813
Reply 0
Jul 18, 2013 | 08:39 PM
  #3  
Re: 700R4 with shift kit
Quote: Read
http://www.cpttransmission.com/tech_tvcable.htm
to understand what it does


You don't. You SET it in the correct position like this
http://sethirdgen.org/tvcable.htm


Usually all because it increases the pressure so all shifts are faster and firmer.How hard will depend on the kit used


Quicker / firmer shifts
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=381813


Thank you so much for the great info.
Reply 0
Jul 18, 2013 | 08:45 PM
  #4  
Re: 700R4 with shift kit
Don't forget the venerable http://www.tvmadeez.com/
Reply 0
Jul 19, 2013 | 07:00 AM
  #5  
Re: 700R4 with shift kit
Quote: Don't forget the venerable http://www.tvmadeez.com/

Another ? I have is, this motor was a TBI and I switched it to carb. My original motor was a 305 carbed with the 700R4, I noticed a difference in length of the TV cables, the TBI cable was longer, so I put my original carbed TV cable on the 350 & trans combo, was this a mistake?
Reply 0
Jul 19, 2013 | 02:43 PM
  #6  
Re: 700R4 with shift kit
I want to thank you both far all the Great information. What a difference a properly adjusted TV cable makes. I had to adjust it a few time's, each time I adjusted it I would mark it and then go for a test drive, after about the 3rd time everything was much better. I think I will get a pressure guage and and use this as a secondary check.
Again, Thank You
Reply 0
Subscribe