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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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best 700R4

old 700R4 just died, (overhauled/uprated in this country but not enough it seems)
any recommendations for a good replacement/supplier able to live with 450/500 bhp now and possibly 600 one day
got Strange rear axle so transmission is last weak link
thanks, John
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 03:50 PM
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Re: best 700R4

thoughts on these firms? (probably go for better trans than the advertised one as upgrades available) or know other/better firms
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3503681341...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3018286473...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 04:26 PM
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or these guys?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1917707504...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 03:05 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
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Re: best 700R4

Where did you get the box you have built done? Tried Penn Autos and Andy Frost. He built the one thats in mine.
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 04:07 PM
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had it built at TAS in mersea, near Colchester
hydraulic side works well but mechanical breakages seem the problem
will give them a call, how much did yours cost?
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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I don't know how much mine cost, but I have one of his fitted in my car and thats sitting behind a 435hp crate motor. Very worth while giving him a shout and just talking through your options. Say Andy Dibley sent you, been talking to him a lot as he built the car I have.
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Old Jan 1, 2016 | 05:55 PM
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will do, much appreciated
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 03:48 AM
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Re: best 700R4

I have a spare 700r4 core if you need it. Was going to rebuild it for my typhoon, but my typhoon will be fine until I go back to the states in May. If you can do another MOT for my typhoon, I'll drop the core off for you. Would feel bad taking something back that cost money to bring into the UK.
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Old Jan 2, 2016 | 02:42 PM
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cool
will need one to upgrade my sons 88 GTA anyway, still got standard box in his
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 05:55 AM
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PM me if Friday works for you. I can drive my typhoon over and bring my spare 700r4.
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Old Feb 7, 2016 | 04:37 PM
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Friday is fine with me
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 07:08 PM
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good to see you and the Typhoon
thanks for trans.
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