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Don't forget that huge jump from 1st to 2nd compared to the 350 and the 400...
gear ratios:
th700: 3.06/1.62/1.00/0.68
th400: 2.48/1.48/1.00
th350: 2.52/1.52/1.00
So the jump from 1-2 for both the earlier trannys is 1.0 whereas on the 700 it's a massive 1.44, which after a near redline in 1st brings you down to a low rpm 2nd gear start.
A replacement planet is available that changes these gear ratios in the 700 to a more respectable 2.84/1.55/1.00/0.68 but it is expensive:
https://www.sonnax.com/parts/3734-2-...ut-carrier-kit
...just some additional thoughts.
So...when my 700 blows, I'm either going 4L80 with all associated expenses or rebuilding the 700 with this sonnax part ( or something similar ).
-klb