68 Camaro 700R swap

[hotrodgirl]

About to put a 700R (with good parts) in my 68 Camaro behind a big block. I am going to have a driveshaft built instead of cutting my existing one. Also it looks like I should be able to use my existing B&M Quicksilver Shifter. Is there anyone out there that has been there, done that that can offer tips and suggestions before I get started? Looking forward to another gear. ;)

[greg5436]

I think you will have to get an aftermarket crossmember to put the 700 in.the most important thing is to make sure the detent cable geometry is correct .. Greg

[hotrodgirl]

Ok, thanks, Greg. I'll do that. I've heard of getting another cross member or modifying the current one. I think I'd like to keep all existing parts as is just in case I have to put the 400 back in. Stuff breaks, ya know...

[Todd in Vancouver]

From all the guys I've known who have done this they had to replace the shifter. Does the quick silver have a detent for a 4th gear selection?

[hotrodgirl]

Yes, it actually does. according to the instructions, I believe I just have to remove a e clip and pin.

[hotrodgirl]

'An' e clip

[Z06vet]

CHeck out bowtieoverdrives.com Read up on TV system & how it works. Its very important to how the trans acts. They also have a TV made easy kit & some inexpensive kits for the converter lockup, speedo gears, etc. They also have crossmembers but you can probably re-drill your subframe to use the existing 400 crossmember. I have successfully moved the T350 crossmember back on LS1/4L60 swap.