To all you 700R4 owners......

[Slammed67]

Have any of you installed the TV (throttle valve) system offered by Bowtie Overdrives ? If you haven't seen this, you should check it out. Their web site states that an aftermarket carb, such as an Edelbrock or Holley doesn't offer enough TV cable "swing" to move the TV in it's full range of travel. They also state that the TV cable needs to be adjusted correctly to prevent premature transmission failure. I read all the info on the web site and it was very informative. I also pulled the pan off my trans to see for myself what they are talking about. It's true, the Edelbrock linkage doesn't operate the TV to it's fullest potential. their system not only fixes this problem, but also allows you to adjust the transmisson’s shift "feel". I talked to the owner of the company this afternoon. He was very friendly and explained why the proper adjustment was necessary. I went ahead and ordered the kit as well as the correct speedo gears and a pressure gauge so I can adjust the cable properly. He also encourage me to call back once I get it installed and they can assist me in the adjustments. I was very impressed with their web site and the over-the-phone assistance. The guy even called me at work on his dime! They also have some cool "tools" on their site. For example, to find the right speedo gears, you just fill in you tire size and rear end gear ratio. It pops up with a table highlighting the gear set(s) that you need! Pretty cool stuff.

I'll post a follow up next week after I get the kit installed and adjusted and let you all know what I think of it.

Slammed67