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| | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 | Alright, I'm fairly new at this so forgive me for the errors and lack of knowledge.
I'm thinking a 700r4 transmission with a 4.10 differential in the stock rearend of my '51 3600. I want to use this truck as a "go anywhere" truck. I'm not off-roading or drag racing. I just want to take it down the highway without blowing up. Any thoughts, feelings, opinions? I am open to any suggestions. Thank you for your time. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the 700R4 is a good trans
Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | The .70 OD and the 4.11 rear ought to be a good match. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,451 | What tire are you going to run? Tire Rev / mile can be found on many tire sites (tirerack.com)?
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 | does the 700r4 come with overdrive? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 | Probably the closest to the orginal size I can. I will probably use 17inch rims. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 | 700r4 is an over drive trans. It's a nice combo with 4.10. Good low end and nice cruising on the highway. What motor is going in front of this set up? Maybe a 3.73 if the motor has enough bottom end. With 4.10 and 31" tire your at about 2200 rpm for 70 mph.
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I can explain it to you, I can't understand it for you.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | The 4.10 might be hard to dind for the stock differential. Most 3/4 tons of the era have 4.57 gears | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 | What's currently in the truck?
I can explain it to you, I can't understand it for you.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 | The current gear is 4.57:1. I am told that the 4.10:1 gear can be swapped in the housing pretty easily. Maybe that person was wrong? Anyway I was hoping to put a Chevy 350 in it. I want to keep to carburated power and I thought it would fit in nicely. Again, maybe I am wrong. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 | Lots of those swaps on here. Sounds fun, best of luck to ya
I can explain it to you, I can't understand it for you.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 568 | Nope just auto. Standard would be like a tremec 5 speed. I think there's quite a bit of fab work needed for both swaps, I am not sure.
I can explain it to you, I can't understand it for you.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 | Actually, in my constant learning experience, I realized that the 700r4 is an automatic (yea, Im still learning) anyone have a thought on the Tremec 5 speed? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | Are you building a work truck or a hot rod? I would first define what the expectations are for the truck and then select components. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 34 | I probably won't use it to pull anything except maybe a motorcycle trailer. I just want a cool street rod that I can take anywhere. | | |
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