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Items for Sale by Club Members & Friends => Corvette Related Parts for Sale => Topic started by: sirfixalot on February 21, 2016, 07:19:08 PM

Title: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: sirfixalot on February 21, 2016, 07:19:08 PM: 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
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: Vettech on February 22, 2016, 12:49:41 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: bfit on February 22, 2016, 12:58:35 PM: Quote from: Vettech on February 22, 2016, 12:49:41 PM
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
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: Vettech on February 22, 2016, 01:39:34 PM: So on that info it would be a more economical box, smoother changes, but not as eco as the C4 box.
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: sirfixalot on February 22, 2016, 07:36:40 PM: 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
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: Vettech on February 22, 2016, 08:12:27 PM: Thanks Sirfixalot. The obviouse next question is - is it an easy direct dropin replacement ?....
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: bfit on February 22, 2016, 08:53:12 PM: Every thing is a drop in fit with some caveats
Bfit
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: sirfixalot on February 23, 2016, 06:27:23 AM: 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
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: Vettech on February 23, 2016, 12:10:09 PM: Thank you guys, that has answered what I wanted to know.
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: Ausrs on February 23, 2016, 05:35:38 PM: the C4 already has a turbo 700 gearbox,4 speed auto and torque converter lock up :)
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: bfit on February 23, 2016, 06:20:36 PM: they were taking about fitting to a 78 vette
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: Vettech on February 23, 2016, 07:33:08 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: sirfixalot on February 23, 2016, 07:53:21 PM: Best job I ever did on the 78 2000rpm @ 100kph. 1st gear is lower than t350 & top gear is O/d happy days
Title: Re: Turbo 700 auto box
Post by: bfit on February 23, 2016, 10:38:51 PM: Quote from: Vettech on February 23, 2016, 07:33:08 PM
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