Turbo 700 auto box

[sirfixalot]

Putting this up for a guy I know

Turbo 700 auto cable kickdown was recoed to go in a 78 pace car & never installed asking $1200 contact Chris Shead 0419 790 899

[Vettech]

Sir. Being not a gearbox person, could you give a little info on how this differs from the std 350 gearbox as fitted  to a 78.

[bfit]

Sir. Being not a gearbox person, could you give a little info on how this differs from the std 350 gearbox as fitted  to a 78.

mmmm not a box person arrrrr.

the 700 is a 4 speed overdrive box , I don't know if they have a lock up clutch like the 4L60E.
bfit

[Vettech]

So on that info it would be a more economical box, smoother changes, but not as eco as the C4 box.

[sirfixalot]

I have one in my 78 is 4 speed auto 0.7 overdrive & has electric lockup. Comes out of a VN - VP commodore from memory

[Vettech]

Thanks Sirfixalot. The obviouse next question is - is it an easy direct dropin replacement ?....

[bfit]

Every thing is a drop in fit with some caveats
Bfit

[sirfixalot]

Tail shaft shortened about 50mm,  the tounge on crossmember shortened about same amount, maybee modify R/hand exhaust as pan area is longer in gearbox depends how pipe is bent, bit of fancy wiring, a shifter conversion kit ex us for console plate

[Vettech]

Thank you guys, that has answered what I wanted to know.

[Ausrs]

the C4 already has a turbo 700 gearbox,4 speed auto and torque converter lock up :)

[bfit]

they were taking about fitting to a 78 vette

[Vettech]

Yes Sirfixalot has one for sale, I have a 78 and wanted to know what was involved, I also have 87, and the box in it is great, makes for economical cruising.

[sirfixalot]

Best job I ever did on the 78 2000rpm @ 100kph. 1st gear is lower than t350 & top gear is O/d happy days

[bfit]

Yes Sirfixalot has one for sale, I have a 78 and wanted to know what was involved, I also have 87, and the box in it is great, makes for economical cruising.

Buy the box, mate it will make for a good project