Table of Contents
- 1 Will a 700R4 bolt up to a 350?
- 2 Is a 700R4 the same length as a Turbo 350?
- 3 What transmission can I replace a 700R4 with?
- 4 What is needed to run a 700R4?
- 5 Is the 700R4 electronically controlled?
- 6 What kind of transmission does a TH350 700R4 have?
- 7 When did GM stop using the TH350 transmission?
- 8 When did the GM TH700R4 Turbo 700 come out?
Will a 700R4 bolt up to a 350?
Yes, they bolt right in. Better if your th350 is a longtail (truck) tranny. That way you wont need another driveshaft.
Is a 700R4 the same length as a Turbo 350?
Length And Weight The TH350’s case length is 21 5/8 inches. Depending on the tail shaft housing, its overall length can either be 27 5/8 or 30 5/8 inches. The 700R4’s case length is 23 3/8 inches and its overall length is 30 3/8 inches. The TH350 weighs 120 lbs., while the 700R4 weighs 155 lbs.
Can I swap from a 700R4 to a TH350?
Premium Member. This swap is possible, most go the other way TH350 to 700R4. Driveshaft length needs to be adjusted. Shift linkage will need to be corrected, I recommend getting an aftermarket floorshifter it makes the swap easier.
What transmission can I replace a 700R4 with?
4L60
It was this information that was used to change its name to 4L60; therefore, a 700R4 and 4L60 are the same transmission. Later the transmission would become electronically controlled and the name was changed to 4L60E.
What is needed to run a 700R4?
To run a 700-R4 trans behind a carbureted engine without a computer, at the very least the TV cable must be hooked up to the carburetor and properly adjusted. Not just a simple kickdown cable like your TH350 analogue, the TV cable controls line pressure and shift points.
How much HP can a TH350 handle?
The Stage 1 TH350 is rated up to 450 hp. Those seeking something a little stronger can check out the Stage 2 version (PN PA35102) that holds 550 hp and retails for $1,500 with a real world street price of $1,175 from most vendors.
Is the 700R4 electronically controlled?
Although the 700R4 is not an “electronically” controlled transmission, this feature was controlled by a PCM. We offer a lock up kit under Part # 23-700R which can be used with carbureted engines or applications outside of the GM engine family.
What kind of transmission does a TH350 700R4 have?
The TH350 was a 3 geared transmission without the last overdrive gear. The 700r4 was a big upgrade with an additional gear (Overdrive), the 1st and 2nd gear became longer, and the transmission case itself became a bit longer.
When did the 700R4 transmission come out in the US?
The 700r4 Transmission came in the year 1982. The 700r4 and the 200-R4 transmission replaced the TH350 transmission in that year. The TH350 was a 3 geared transmission without the last overdrive gear.
When did GM stop using the TH350 transmission?
The TH350 was GM’s go to transmission for light duty vehicles from the late sixties through the early eighties, that is until the 700R4 and 200-4R began to replace it. When comparing the TH350 vs the 700R4, there are quite a few differences.
When did the GM TH700R4 Turbo 700 come out?
The TH700R4 is an automatic shift, four-speed overdrive, longitudinally positioned transmission. It is now considered to be one of the finest overdrive automatic transmissions ever produced. The Turbo 700 was introduced in 1982 as a response to fuel economy pressures, and to be phased in as the replacement for the TH350.