About to do the 350 conversion, need help
#1
About to do the 350 conversion, need help
ok Iv got the 350, I ordered the nessesary crap from JTR.com. Problem is the I have an 87 4x4 and I was told I cannot use the 2.8L tranny for the 350, I need the 4.3L tranny witch is a 4x4 700r4, can I buy one off ebay and slap my transfer case on it? or do I need to go to a junk yard and find this magical tranny/transfer case combo? also going from the 2.8 to the 4.3/700r4 can I use my front and rear driveshafts? I really want to keep my 4x4 and any help would be greatly appreciated!
I still need a working 4x4 tranny to bolt up to this 350 if anybody has it
I still need a working 4x4 tranny to bolt up to this 350 if anybody has it
#2
RE: About to do the 350 conversion, need help
Relax....
The 700R4 behind your 2.8 is dimensionally the same as the 700R4 behind a 4.3L V6 or sbc engine. With one exception, the bolt pattern to teh engine. The 2putt8 700R4 is commonly called a 60 degree bolt pattern. While the 4.3L V6 and small block chevy V8 engines use a 90 degree bolt pattern. No, your 2putt8 tranny wont bolt up to the 350, however.......
GM used the 700R4/4L60 tranny in all light duty trucks, vans, and suv's. You wont have any problem finding a 700R4/4L60. In other words, all 1/2 ton pick ups, Suburbans, Tahoes, S10-Blazers, Astro vans etc, etc, etc, all have a donor 700R4/4L60. Your best option is to find one from a 4x4 truck/SUV.
The 2wdr version of the 700R4/4L60 tranny has a different output shaft, and different tailhousing then a 4wdr version. Get the 4wdr version. Get the t-case if you want, or run what you have. Or better yet, use your NP207 as a doubler, and get a NP231.
More good news, you wont have to change your driveshafts, tranny mount of any of thatstuff. The 700R4/4L60 trannies are all the same length, wideth etc, regardless of which donor they came from. The only exceptions is the 2wdr verse 4wdr as described above.
A 700R4/4L60 behind a fullsize truck is built a little stronger then one behind the S10 truck, however they can all be built to handle some serious power. 450 foot pounds of torque.
Personally, I think your best option is to find a 700R4/4L60 from '87-'92. "93 they went to 4L60E, electronicly controlled. Early 80's had relieability issues, although a rebuild will fix those issues and no doubt all of the early 80's trannies have been rebuilt at least once by now.
The 700R4 behind your 2.8 is dimensionally the same as the 700R4 behind a 4.3L V6 or sbc engine. With one exception, the bolt pattern to teh engine. The 2putt8 700R4 is commonly called a 60 degree bolt pattern. While the 4.3L V6 and small block chevy V8 engines use a 90 degree bolt pattern. No, your 2putt8 tranny wont bolt up to the 350, however.......
GM used the 700R4/4L60 tranny in all light duty trucks, vans, and suv's. You wont have any problem finding a 700R4/4L60. In other words, all 1/2 ton pick ups, Suburbans, Tahoes, S10-Blazers, Astro vans etc, etc, etc, all have a donor 700R4/4L60. Your best option is to find one from a 4x4 truck/SUV.
The 2wdr version of the 700R4/4L60 tranny has a different output shaft, and different tailhousing then a 4wdr version. Get the 4wdr version. Get the t-case if you want, or run what you have. Or better yet, use your NP207 as a doubler, and get a NP231.
More good news, you wont have to change your driveshafts, tranny mount of any of thatstuff. The 700R4/4L60 trannies are all the same length, wideth etc, regardless of which donor they came from. The only exceptions is the 2wdr verse 4wdr as described above.
A 700R4/4L60 behind a fullsize truck is built a little stronger then one behind the S10 truck, however they can all be built to handle some serious power. 450 foot pounds of torque.
Personally, I think your best option is to find a 700R4/4L60 from '87-'92. "93 they went to 4L60E, electronicly controlled. Early 80's had relieability issues, although a rebuild will fix those issues and no doubt all of the early 80's trannies have been rebuilt at least once by now.
#3
RE: About to do the 350 conversion, need help
sweet! I dont car what you say, you are the blazer God
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RE: About to do the 350 conversion, need help
Thanks.
just info I learned while doing research and a little practical application.
just info I learned while doing research and a little practical application.
#5
RE: About to do the 350 conversion, need help
I have a 700R4 with only 12k on rebuild. PM me if you want it.
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