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big block and a th700?  
k5josh
New User | Posts: 6 | Joined: 08/08
Posted: 08/27/08
06:50 AM

hi, will a th700 hold up behind a 400-450hp big block? the trans has a fresh rebuild, shift kit, corvette servo and is a non lock up converter. just considering it and looking for input.  


 
SnoMan
Guru | Posts: 1284 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 08/27/08
07:17 AM

It depends on how it was rebuilt. (ie what parts were used) A 700R4 with right parts can handle about 700 HP and about 700 FT Lbs of torque but it takes more than corvette servo and a shift kit to beef it up. (shift kits actaully increase strain on clutches, sprags, clutch drum splines and such and should NEVER be used on a 700R4 or 4L60e with stock internal parts) You need to upgrade clutches, sprage, clutch drum hub and planetaries and a few other things. Also why you would use a non locked converter escapes me because it will increase average tranny temps on the road. I do not know what you think you are gaining with them converter mod.  


 
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