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Pro Street GM Sm Block 700-R4 Overdrive

Maximum HP Rating: 450
Maximum Torque Rating 370
Standard Gear Ratio: 3.06/1.62/1.00/0.68
Optional Gear Ratio: (none)

Application

Built for high performance vehicles and street rods, etc.
OEM automatic shift pattern & manual hold operation
Final unit calibration is based upon rear axle ratio in use
Complete unit comes with general installation instructions
For proper operation TV cable must be properly installed and adjusted

Features

  • Improved Oil Circulation
  • Hi-Capacity Filter
  • Set up as “Non-lock-up" - standard or ("Lock-up" upon request)
  • Recalibrated Valve Body (for firm shifts)
  • Higher Torque and Thrust Capacity
  • Significant Slippage Reduction

Competition Components

  • HD Rollerized Sun-Gear-Shell
  • CNC machined high pressure regulator valve
  • Shot-peened Turbine Input Shaft
  • Hi Performance Clutch Packs & Kevlar Band
  • Front Pump Assembly with Stainless rings
  • High Performance Clutch Packs

Options

OptionDescriptionRacer NetList Price
-HTHi Torque (575 ft/lbs) Hardparts Kit$591.10$695.75
-OS1High Impact 300M Output Shaft$591.10$695.75
-KTCustom Conversion Installation Kit (Permits substitution from any TH350, TH400, or Powerglide to OD unit - Specify Vehicle & existing transmission) Call for pricing$0.00$0.00
-DSDip Stick & Tube (cadmium plated w/ locking top - specify engine)$79.35$93.15
-ABAccelerator Bracket for TV cable w/cable extension$52.90$62.10
-GS5-Pinion Front & Rear Planetary Set$1,046.50$1,230.50
-TVThrottle Pressure Shift (TV) Cable$73.60$86.25
-AKCNC Adapter Ring - GM to Ford...w/flexplate & crank pilot (Specify engine size & balance)$652.05$767.05
-AKYAdapter Kit - Ford/Mopar to - Ford "Y" blk (54'-63') / Flat-head (49'-53') or Early Mopar SB (incl. Adapter plate, 164th Flexplate, crank pilot) - Mini-starter Additional$951.05$1,117.80

Pricing

Part Number Racer NetList Price
HP10700-S-00

700R4 (Lock-up & Non Lock-up)

Core Charge: $218.00
$1,847.55$2,173.46


Order Notes

Fill out the "Converter Application Form" to determine correct converter size & stall rpm. All transmissions with converters and related equipment will ship by Freight in a special container.

Converters

SizeConverter TypeStall RangeMax HorsepowerMax TorqueRacer NetList Price
12"Street-Stock (l/u & non l/u)1500 - 1800 RPMs350325$353.05$415.15
12"Street (non-l/u)2200 - 2800 RPMs400375$568.10$668.15
10"Street/Strip non l/u2000 - 3800 RPMs650550$1,070.65$1,259.25
10"Street/Strip l/u2500 - 3200 RPMs500525$1,138.50$1,339.75
11"Extreme Duty - Lock-up2200 - 3500 RPMs900825$1,315.60$1,547.90

Which of the GM overdrive transmissions is easier to install the 700R4 or 200 4R?

The 200 4R is easier to install because it’s the exact same size as a Turbo 350 or Powerglide. It has the same splined output shaft, so even the driveshaft/yoke can be reused, if retrofitting from either of these transmissions. It’s rear support uses a trans-mount and the cross-member and is exactly where the Turbo 400 mount is located (6 ¼” further back from the TH350 or P/G). The 700R4 on the other hand is a longer unit; it uses a different yoke and has (3) different tail-housings for mounting. Two are used with a torque-arm support and one for a cross-member.

What kind of transmission fluid should I use?

For Street and Street/Strip applications we only recommend the use of Ford type "F" Transmission fluid. For Extreme Duty applications we only recommend the use of ULX-110 type fluid. Both of these fluids are natural Petrolium based. Both of these fluids contain zinc which is the primary additive for proper lubrication for high performance transmissions. We do not recomend synthetic transmission fluids.

How much transmission fluid does my transmission take?

The transmission and torque convertor can take anywhere from 9 to 13 quarts of fluid. Most of the fluid is contained in the torque convertor. After installation of the transmission and convertor is complete, pour (4-5) quarts of transmission fluid into the transmission. Then place transmission into neutral, start engine, and quickly add transmission fluid until it reaches the full mark (pan rail level on most applications) on the dipstick. Shift transmission into reverse and let run approximately (3) minutes. Running in reverse (3) minutes will give any contaminants in the transmission, converter, cooler or lines a chance to settle into the transmission pan and not be introduced to the automatic shift control part of the valve body or governor, causing the shift valves to stick. For more details follow link. http://www.fbperformance.com/NewSite/page.asp?get=14&t=Bottom2

Why is the automatic transmission generally perfered over a stick shift transmission?

From a convenience stand point, most high performance automatic transmissions have the ability to be shifted manually or automatically. From an efficiency standpoint, today’s automatic transmissions incorporate a more efficient torque converter that is specifically built for each application. These torque converters have the ability to multiply the engines torque during the stall phase. A clutch on the other hand, simply is along for the ride by connecting the engines power to drive-line. All converters also have a built-in fluid dampening feature. For the higher horsepower applications the automatic transmission and converter combination is more often than not more durable and reliable than the clutch and standard gear box combination. We’ve found when doing conversions from stick to automatic in high performance vehicles that these cars generally drop from a half to three quarters of a second in elapsed time in the quarter mile.