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Old 02-25-2004, 10:13 PM
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Well I think I fried my 700R and i am looking for a new tranny. I Just wanted to get and idea what you guys think would be a better replacement for what i have in my car. (Read the sig). I dont know how much hp/tq i am putting out I am guessing around 400hp/410tq.
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Old 02-25-2004, 10:27 PM
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Do you need an overdrive?
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Old 02-25-2004, 10:32 PM
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yes i would like to have overdrive, i am running a 3.73 rear. And i would like to keep it somewhat streetable.
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Old 02-25-2004, 10:54 PM
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Rebuild the 700R.

Make it bulletproof.

Or swap in a T56
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Also if you know how much it would cost that would be helpful too.
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Old 02-25-2004, 11:47 PM
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www.rosslertrans.com is the company that does trannys for LPE and recommended by them. Motor lasted 3.5 years with tranny in sig beating on it several times a day and almost year round.
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BTW, it is easier to do an R&R on the 700R4 than to do a removal and install a T56 in it. You do have to do some cutting of the floor. I would say that it is a PITA and if you really wanted one, get another car with a stick in it. If you are autocrossing a lot, a stick is a must.
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Old 02-26-2004, 07:29 AM
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T56

The swap isn't too hard at all. Going from an auto, there will be maybe 3 more things you'll have to do. Well worth it!

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Old 02-26-2004, 09:10 AM
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i would have to agree Racing around with a stick is more fun. but i am still open for more sugestions
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Old 02-26-2004, 09:21 AM
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Originally posted by zulater91
i would have to agree Racing around with a stick is more fun. but i am still open for more sugestions
I'd like to think it's really down to two choices.

Auto- Beefed up 700 (www.RosslerTrans.com)
Manual - T56

Rossler does real nice 700's and GM does real nice T56's

Have you decided auto or manual yet?
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I would really like to do a six speed i dont mind cutten a hole. is it that hard to hang another pedal.
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Originally posted by zulater91
I would really like to do a six speed i dont mind cutten a hole. is it that hard to hang another pedal.
Nope, pedals are nothing an everyday Joe can't do.
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Old 02-26-2004, 10:25 AM
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well now i have to go find the parts i need to do a swap like that.
what is a round about cost factor i mean how much sould i be looking to spend.
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Old 02-27-2004, 11:50 PM
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Check out www.pro-built.net . Street/strip will set you back about $1400. Holding up fine behind my blown 383.
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well now i have to go find the parts i need to do a swap like that.
what is a round about cost factor i mean how much sould i be looking to spend.
You're talking T56 swap? I've got $1000 in mine, total. Figure, with going from auto, you'll be looking at around 1100 if you can get the same deals I got. Look around classifieds. EBay/Yards rarely have them. Put an ad in the parts wanted forum or something.

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