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Old 01-19-2021, 08:56 PM   #14
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Re: Trying to do the logical thing.

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Originally Posted by 72LB View Post
Putting in a constant pressure valve body in the 700 makes the tv cable adjustment not as critical. I'm currently gathering everything for a 700 swap in mine w/3.08 gears currently and have done a bit of research in to the swap. Kwmech is right as the 700 rebuild won't be cheap.
if you are saying that you are planning to keep the 3.08s and install a 700R4 - depending on your tire size, you may be unhappy with the results. The O/D + 3.08 combo can set you up to lug the engine rpm at lower highway speeds (50-60ish). Just something to think about. If you share your tire diameter, I can tell you precisely what to expect - but below is your scenario for a 30" tire. Note 1300-ish rpm at 55 mph. Not really where you want to be when you have to be at 55 for whatever reason.
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