700R4 in midyear.

[Bruce B.]

Can a 700R4 transmission be installed in a 65 coupe(currently has a Turbo 350) without moving the engine forward for clearance upon installation. I know that the driveshaft has to be shortened, the exhause pipes moved and a mount fabricated, are there any other potential problems?
Thanks in advance.

[William C.]

Re: 700R4 in midyear.

Space in the tunnel! I believe it is substantially wider than the tunnel in the center of the trans.

[Verle R.]

Re: 700R4 in midyear.

Bill is correct, the 700R4 is a larger case than the T350.
If this is a small block driver (not serious performance) I suggest you consider a 200R4. If it is serious performance you can get 200R4 built to handle a lot of power.
It is the same size as the 350 and, I believe, about the same length.

Verle

[Wayne W.]

Re: 700R4 in midyear.

I got a 700R4 in my 66 with absolutely no cutting of the tunnel. Its tight, but it will fit.

[Joe R.]

Re: 700R4 in midyear.

Bowtie Overdrives at http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml sells complete conversion kits to put a 700R4 in a midyear. They swear that no cutting is required. You can even get an OEM-style shift plate for the console that has the 4-speed pattern (I think this is made by Shiftworks). I have been planning to put a 700R4 in my 67 Powerglide car after I'm through with having the car NCRS judged, although the 5-speed Tremec manual is also tempting.

An alternative to the 700R4 is the 2004R, which is a 4-speed overdrive that is about the same size as a Turbo 350. I have read that a properly built 2004R will work fine unless you plan to drive the car very hard, and it might even bolt in with no changes to the driveshaft or transmission mount.

[Bruce B.]

Re: 700R4 in midyear.

Guys, thanks for all the info. I will tell you how it works out when I'm done. Hopefully I'll drive the 65 to Carlisle in August. See you at the SACC tent.
Thanks again.
Bruce B.