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05-23-2008, 02:17 PM
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Location: Petal, MS
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700r4 question
Hey guys, I need some input. I'm getting ready for a trans swap and want to know if anyone has bought from bowtie overdrives. Found a 700r4 that will fit my needs for around 1500. All new internals, etc...
Where have you guys shopped and how has it worked out? Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!!
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05-23-2008, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: southern calif.,usa
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Re: 700r4 question
i bought a rebuilt 700r4 from a transmission shop on ebay for $550 plus another $80 for shipping.(got lucky, no one else bid on it). i bought the converter from my local speed shop. then i bought the tv cable kit ,and lock up kit from bowtie overdrives. i've bought from them before,thier stuff is top notch
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05-23-2008, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: San Diego, CA
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Re: 700r4 question
Bought my whole setup from BTO. I felt it was reasonable and for a non mechanic like myself, it made the whole installation easy. Hoping to fire her up today!
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05-23-2008, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Philly
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Re: 700r4 question
BTO has a good reputation. Are you buying your trans directly from them or is this from someone else selling a BTO trans? If it's someone else, I'd be wary about purchasing it. I just got burned buying a "used" TCI trans off of somebody. Never again.
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05-23-2008, 11:19 PM
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go cyclones
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ames, IA
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Re: 700r4 question
I used BTO, I haven't started it yet, but I did a simular thread before I bought one and they seem to have a good reputation.
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05-24-2008, 12:16 AM
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nec absolutum
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Tennessee
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Re: 700r4 question
I always buy my transmissions and engines from the Junk yard and then build them as I need them, as I get the cash.
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05-24-2008, 01:07 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Terrell, TX
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Re: 700r4 question
Too bad you aren't down here....our guys build one for you for $850-$950 and they are tough as nails so I have been told. They were written up in Custom Classic Trucks this last year as well. The master builder has opened his own shop and just rebuilt my TH-350...he did a fantastic job! Best yet is that he's only a few miles from where I live.
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