700R4 Transmission

I decided the Turbo 400 transmission that came with my truck would be replaced with a 700r4. The 400 is a great heavy duty tranny that works well in high performance applications. The 700r4 is an overdrive transmission. Overdrive is the 4the gear needed to cruise highway speeds at a low rpm. It makes for a quieter ride and better fuel economy.

When my good friend Miguel found out about my project, he offered a rebuilt 700r4 free of charge. It has been two years since the tranny was last used and has been sitting in his garage. The tranny came out of his 86 Chevy 1500. He replaced it with a Turbo 400 which is a better match for the high performance 350 he was running. The tranny was located in Dallas which is 3 hrs away. I typically drive to Dallas several times a month and planned to pickup the tranny during one of my regular trips. Today 12/14, I planned on making a quick turnaround trip to Dallas. Miguel was available so it was all set. I drove up to his place, we ran a few errands, then I picked up the tranny. I was back in Austin by 6PM. Before installing the tranny I will have it cleaned up and checked out by a local shop.

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