Domestic dispute with my 700R

[hotrodgirl]

Does anyone have an extra gear vendors for a Turbo 400 lying around? Me and this 700R are not getting along. It teases me with overdrive and then smacks me in the face with pansy shifting. I might try manual valve body. I just miss the Turbo 400 and how it was built to shift hard and when I wanted it to.

No room here for man-part measuring 'stick shift' comments here. I two transmissions now that I can work with.

[andrewb70]

Does anyone have an extra gear vendors for a Turbo 400 lying around? Me and this 700R are not getting along. It teases me with overdrive and then smacks me in the face with pansy shifting. I might try manual valve body. I just miss the Turbo 400 and how it was built to shift hard and when I wanted it to.

No room here for man-part measuring 'stick shift' comments here. I two transmissions now that I can work with.

The GV is a good option, but I would personally sell both of the transmissions and get a 4L80E. Also, are you sure that the TV cable is adjusted properly? From what I have read the 700Rs are sensitive to proper TV cable adjustment. Just a thought.

Andrew

[hotrodgirl]

I am going to try and adjust more. It just shifts like granny mobile. I'm also going to look into a different bracket for the carb and cable like what Bowler offers. I Would still rather have it stay in the gear I choose. Manual valve body would do that I guess but that GV would be Saweeeet too.

[csouth]

Is this a built up 700r? Just wondering what's inside that makes you think it should not granny shift?

[hotrodgirl]

Trying to get details on the guts. So far, I know it's all aftermarket Raptor transmission. They bought all good parts to build it like the good raptor. About $4500 of good gears, ( 5 gear planetary set), valve body, hardened input shaft, etc. I'm guessing I just don't have it adjusted like it could be. I like to hang it in 1st just before the rev limited kicks in. However, this 700r does what it wants so no manual shifting at all.

[hotrodgirl]

This is what I have. http://www.performanceautomatic.com/products/gm-transmissions/700r4-transmissions/700-r4-street-smart-system-transmission.html

[csouth]

If that's what you have, it would lead me to believe your TV cable needs adjusting. Do it quick because you don't want to burn the trans up.

[hotrodgirl]

Actually, it might be one of these. Supposed to be a Raptor or parts like a raptor. I will do more adjusting.

http://www.transmissioncenter.com/700R4_Performance_Transmissions_and_700R4_Performa nce_Transmission_Parts_from_PATC.htm

[Jasons68]

I just installed a Bowtie overdrives kit for mine. Once I dropped the pan it installed pretty easily. Unfortunately for me the tranny was burned up and needed a rebuild ( I was hoping proper tv cable would fix symptoms) anyway. But the shop doing the rebuild was impressed with the kit.

Long story short, get a proper tv cable adjustment whether using the brackets you have or buying something reputable. The kit is adjustable for driving habits. good luck with whatever you decide.

[hotrodgirl]

I got some help this weekend from Mark Bowler from Bowler transmissions. SUPER nice folks! Anyway, looks like I will be making changes to the valve body to stay in gear as needed. However, his adjustment to the tv cable made a HUGE difference. Thanks for all replies!!