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