If you don't mind paying $2000-$3000 for the 4L80E, they are very much
> worth getting. I've heard lots of good things about the 700R4 as long as
> you stay away from the 82-84 version, they had the rep as being weak.
> Art Morrison, TCI, B&M, etc all sell 700R4's designed to handle 450+
> ftlbs of torque and 500 hp. Usual cost is $1000 and you don't have to
> have all the electronics to hook them up if you don't want. I'm going to go
>this way when I do mine.
> I have a 1984 Pon*i*c Parisenne that has a 700R4 in it with 230,000
> original miles on it. The trans and engine have never been rebuilt.
> When's the last time you heard of a transmission doing 230K with no
> rebuild? Its been family owned since new so I know the history. It has
> been one tough car and I use it for work now so it doesn't get babied at
> all.
> I don't mean to climb on my high horse, but I consider the 700 to be
> plenty tough behind almost any motor as long as its properly prepped and
> not hooked to a 500 caddy or ripped 454 putting out 600+ hp.
> Just my little bit of input, take it or leave it....
> Shawn
>
> Bruce Ford wrote:
> >
> > Another option, besides the 700, would be a 4L80 or 4L80E, which is
>basically a TH400 with an overdrive. The is an electronic controlled. They
>are much more durable than the 700s. Everyone I talk to say that the 700s
>will break no matter what you do to them. Just another option. Also, in
>rebuilding my rear for my monte carlo, I was able to replace the axles, posi
>unit, ring and pinion for all under $1000. So that might be another good
>option.
> >
> > Just some thoughts....
> > Bruce
> >
> > Bob bdfentr wrote:
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