[1970_Cloned]

1970 Chevelle SS clone
400 SB
turbo 350 (currently)
12 bolt posi w/ 4.10 gears

I want to install one in my chevelle but want to know the problems I am going to incounter while installing one. It has been done before so clue me in. Thanks

1. Like the torque converter lockup

2. The cross member to support it

3. The options I have for torque converters

4. how to modify my stock 1970 Chevelle SS console to fit the 700R4 (it has a turbo 350).

I have to with 4.10 gears in the back
I need overdrive

Ben Matheny
Gold #214
Kearney Ne

 

[rick]

1- There are kits available to keep the lockup. Easy wiring job, pretty straight forward.

2-Same x-member. Has to be moved back a few inches. My elky already had holes drilled in frame for this. Bet yours does too.

3-Stock to whatever, they are available from the tranny people.

4-Don't have a clue, try contacting shiftworks (www.shiftworks.com) I think.

Others-the tranny cooling lines for a 700 are in the same place as a 350-driveshaft shortened (compare your 350 to 700 once its out)-Torque converter to flex plate bolts are METRIC!-speedo cable in same place-700 uses a Throttle Valve (TV) cable for kick down-NO floor pan mods required

Do a search of this site. There has been lots of discussion on this lately. Including what internal MODS are beneficial.

You'll like the change!

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Rick Schaefer
72 El Camino
TPI 350/700r4
Aces #00140
TEAM CHEVELLE #00038
NCOA #16197

 

[RussD]

Rick's right, www.shiftworks.com has the console conversion kit for your car going from a Th350 to a 700R4.
Good Luck!

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Steve
64SS-327-4spd-sold to Original owner!
In process of finding a 65
Team Chevelle Member #71

 

[Philip]

There has also been some posts on swapping the 200R4. I believe they use the same length driveshaft and can be built to handle around 450hp. http://www.ntcnet.com/~dragon64/Monte_SS.html Check this site out for more info. Philip

 

[H5O]

If shopping for a used 700, go for a 1987-93 version. The front pump will have a #732 as the last 3 digits, in which this IDs a 10-vane rotor. Early 700s have 7 vanes.

The 2004R is a good tranny; get one from a Grand National, Monte Carlo SS, or 305-powered Caprice 9C1s.