If the transmission is in the vehicle when installing this kit, be sure to allow adequate time for the vehicle to cool before removing the oil pan. Tire diameter and rear axle ratio will determine the appropriate gear set for the 700r4 and your car. Sep 20, 2017 installing a shift kit is actually pretty straightforward. If it does have a shift kit in it, it could be a number of different brands or even home made and even have a super type servo in it. Installation instructions for tci 378805 turbo 700r4 19821984 tci 378905 turbo 700r4 19851993 kit introduction. Manual shift connections page 18 shiftware page 22 important information page 25 troubleshooting page 26 contact page 28 read before proceeding before installing the quick 1 unit, we. If the kick down is not adjusted correctly say goodbye to your rebuild if you,ve put many miles on it. In addition, the piston can get cocked and gall the accumulator bore due to the pin bore wear or the spring bottoming out.
Vehicle engine search vehicle engine search makemodel search makeengine search. Th700 kickdown kit 70237 the th700 has a hydraulic circuit that causes a forced 43 down shift whenever the throttle is opened past two thirds travel. The shop that did the transmission rebuild for me said that they would put any shift kit. In the lokar shifter kit you are supplied with two aluminum side mounting buttons that are approximately 58 in diameter. Shiftworks shifter conversion kits make overdrive swaps easy by jeff smith on june 1, 1998 shiftworks offers a trick kit that will convert a stock camaro, chevelle, or nova two or threespeed floor shifter into a fourspeed auto shifter. Be careful so that you do not spill oil in your work area. The firstglance solution is a new transmission, but that can be a strain on your wallet. Installation instructions for 378805 turbo 700r4 19821984.
May 17, 2017 when it comes to drag racing performance, your transmission is nearly as important as your engine. My only complaint is that the shifts are a little soft and early for my liking. The transgo tech library includes the industries most indepth valve body layouts with spring dimensions and general data for some of the earliest automatic transmissions as well as later 68 speeds you are working on now. A specially blended installation instructions transpak 198293 gm th 700r4. The shifts are now pretty decent, but the 12 shift. Shift indicator whousing installation instructions 11. Transgo, mr shift, shift kit and reprogramming kit are registered and licensed trademarks. It only shifts 1st to 2nd it slips when it goes to 3rd. Read all instructions first to familiarize yourself with the parts and procedures. This kit is not intended for installation in a transmission in poor general condition. Correct the shifts in your 700r4 transmission with this. When it comes to drag racing performance, your transmission is nearly as important as your engine. When attaching the trans lever cable stud to the trans lever do not bend the shift.
These transmissions use metric fasteners exclusively. The hp kit comes with everything you see in the second photograph above, including red raybestos stage 1 clutches, kolene steel plates which includes the 8 clutch 34 pack, new filter, a kevlar band and full bushing kit, as well as a transtec full gasket set. As long as you dont go too crazy with it, you will be fine. Installation instructions for tci 378805 turbo 700r4 19821984 tci 378905 turbo 700r4 19851993 kit introduction read all instructions first to familiarize yourself with the parts and procedures. He even included a dvd video that shows how its done. Jul 01, 2000 a number of companies have designed kits that improve the way automatics shift, allowing them to be shifted at a higher rpm for a firmer feel and better acceleration. The simple solution superior transmission parts surges forward with the best products in the industry. Transgo shift kits include everything you need to address the most common transmission driveability complaints and failures in one box. Everything went together correctly and i have within spec endplay. This type of modification is used for towing, campers. A lot of guys immedietly said your 34 clutch pack is on its way out. Found in this kit are all the parts you need to make your transmission a real monster.
Vehicle engine search vehicle engine search makemodel search. Tire diameter and rear axle ratio will determine the appropriate gear set for the 700r4. The low first gear is awesome and yet i can still get on the highway and cruise. Whether you want to rebuild the valve body yourself or save time and money with a fully remanufactured unit, sonnax has you covered. Correct the shifts in your 700r4 transmission with this kit. Make sure the shifter is all the way forward in the park position. The advantage of his kit is that all the parts needed are included with the appropriate heavyduty components. Shiftworks shifter conversion kits make overdrive swaps easy by jeff smith on june 1, 1998 shiftworks offers a trick kit that will convert a stock camaro, chevelle, or nova two or threespeed floor shifter into a fourspeed auto shifter complete with a new indicator bezel.
Introduction thm 700r4 4l60 update handbook 1 no part of any atsg publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system or transmitted in any form or. Its perfectly fine to put shift kits in a 4l60e or 700r4. Column cable shift linkage installation instructions. Column cable shift linkage installation instructions note. Trick shift performance atf trick shift performance automatic transmission fluid is the industrys leading performance atf. This type of modification is what tci uses when building a street fighter transmission. One thing i did change when installing the shift kit. To install the pointer make sure the column is in neutral. Heres how to up the performance of a 700r4 transmission second shift. One thing i did change when installing the shift kit was a new transgo 700p separator plate.
Highly recommended upgrades to the 4l60e transmission. Shift kit transmission valve body kits transgo shift kit. Yes, the low reverse clutch is in correct, new sunshell, and the sun gear is perfect. Heres how to up the performance of a 700r4 transmission. The stress of having a shift kit on a high mileage unit might be enough to damage it. Aug 04, 2012 the advantage of his kit is that all the parts needed are included with the appropriate heavyduty components. This section will contain some rebuild tips and tricks on the 700r4 through 4l70e transmissions. It turns out that he couldnt find the boost valve bore. Installation instructions th7004l60 shift improver kit 1982. The 12 shift will chirp the tires, and seems to occur at the right speed and rpm reading. Hard shift from 1st to 2nd on 700r4 the stovebolt forums.
Another questioni rebuilt this 700r4 and when i installed it, i had no reverse engagement. I finally got my 700r4 in behind my 383 motor and i love it. This type of modification is a step above the stock transmission performance and shift feel. All these or any one of these will give you this symptom. Automatic transmission shift kits 700r4 transmission type. The throttle valve travel is changed to stop slipping on the very light acceleration. Either kit will give you terrific performance and noticeable strength.
This article is a little different from the usual 700r4 rebuild article. Do not loosen or remove the set screw that is in the knob. Transgo tech proudly serving the automatic transmission industry for more than 60 years tech library features the transgo tech library includes the industries most indepth valve body layouts with. Automatic transmission shift kits 700r4 transmission. The main focus of this kit is to reduce clutch and band slippage common with the factory hydraulic calibration. To prevent these conditions in the 12 or 34 accumulator bores, sonnax offers pinless accumulator piston kit. If you are replacing a 198287 transmission with hydraulic tcc control you will have to do one of the following. To remove a shift kit is usually harder than installing one due. Burrs and dirt are the number one enemies of an automatic transmission. Mating a cadillac 390 and a 700r4 transmission the h. This article is a little different from the usual 700r4. The shift cable is not designed for side to side pressure.
If the wheels are off the ground, allow the transmission to shift through all gears several times. This gm 700r4 transmission shift correction kit, by superior transmission parts, contains an antistick throttle spring and deals with the weak 34 clutch problems in a very effective manner. Has it got shift kit, is the detent going into forth,do you have a kick down installed,did you put at least 400 gals of oil in it converter takes a lot, is it wired right. Superior transmission parts shift technology products. Your transmission has two round, hollow bosses cast into the case, one on the drivers side and one on the passengers side. It is suitable for use behind engines producing up to 450 lb. If the transmission is in the vehicle when installing this kit, be sure to allow adequate time for the vehicle to cool before. Jul 26, 2017 if it does have a shift kit in it, it could be a number of different brands or even home made and even have a super type servo in it.
Installing a shift kit is actually pretty straightforward. Shift kits are engineered to restore hydraulic integrity with easytoinstall and costeffective solutions. To remove a shift kit is usually harder than installing one due to you have to source out all the correct stock pieces to put it back to stock. The tv cable on the 700r4 and 2004r transmissions controls line pressure, shift points, shift feel, part throttle downshifts, and detent full throttle downshifts. As the transmission warms up, it starts to go to heck. The shop that did the transmission rebuild for me said that they would put any shift kit in it i wanted. Commercially available shift reprogramming kits are often installed primarily so the driver can chirp his or her tires when they hit second gear. Sluggish and sloppy shifts rob power, thus killing e. It can also make your chevy a real buzzkill to drive around town. Hot rods removing shift kit from 700r4 transmission.
Installation instructions th7004l60 shift improver kit. Superior transmission shift technology products shift. What i wouldnt do though is put a shift kit in one with high mileage on it, i would first rebuild and upgrade the unit. Installing a shift kit is an easy upgrade you can do at home. The monsterinabox transmission rebuild kit for the 700r4 is available for gm vehicles. Installation instructions th700r4 4l60 transmission. A number of companies have designed kits that improve the way automatics shift, allowing them to be shifted at a higher rpm for a firmer feel and better acceleration. How to install a lockup kit 700r4 curts corner at monster transmission duration. So if the tv cable is not adjusted properly, it can cause numerous transmission problems. Mar 10, 2017 how to install a lockup kit 700r4 curts corner at monster transmission duration.
Enter a new vehicle to add it to your garage and filter the results below. Tci performance transmission installation instructions. Jan 30, 2016 another questioni rebuilt this 700r4 and when i installed it, i had no reverse engagement. Depending on the manufacturer, the kit will consist of a steel plate, some springs, and we hope, easytoread instructions. This kit will allow you to modify your 700r4 transmission for your particular driving requirements. A wide selection of driving and driven speedometer cable gears is available from chevrolet to calibrate the output. Atsg 700r4 update handbook gm transmission repair manual 700r4 transmission rebuild kit 700r4 torque converter 700r4 shift best repair book available. After about 10 minutes of driving, the 12 shift hangs in gear, and seems almost to be in neutral. This gm 700r4 transmission shift correction kit, by superior transmission parts, contains an antistick throttle spring and deals with the weak 34 clutch.
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