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JIMBO59 · 08-19-2006, 03:35 AM

I Would Appreciate Feedback On Which Tranny Other Members Have Used And Liked. I Want To Bolt It Up To A 350 Ci Motor.nothing Fancy Or High Performance Just Streetable. Thanks

5Mike7 · 08-19-2006, 11:03 AM

Do the 700R4 then, as long as you're not hotrodding it or using it as a severe work truck, it'll hold up fine with a standard rebuild...i/e nothing fancy/expensive needed.

Ofcourse the TH350 will hold up as well with a standard rebuild, and would be less expensive, but the OD you get with the 700R4 is nice.

Another option is the 2004R, it has more of a gear ratio like a TH350, along with the OD like the 700R4 has.

CAL 58 GMC · 08-19-2006, 04:25 PM

The 700r is a great trans if you’re looking to make her to be a daily drive as long as you get one with all the latest updates. The TH350 is a stronger, more reliable trans according to a few trans shops I talked to. That's why I went with the 350TH for that reason. But, in saying that, everyone has their option of good and bad with both.

dwcsr · 08-20-2006, 11:03 AM

I would use the 700, the 200 is also a very popular trans

entourageguy · 08-20-2006, 09:42 PM

700 in mine. Lots of bottom end power with low first and cruising hwy at about 1600 rpm in o.d.

**N2TRUX** · 08-20-2006, 09:44 PM

I took a perfectly good T350 out of mine to replace it with a 700r4. I wanted the lower first gear and an OD to make my new Ramjet 350 happy out of the hole and on the highway too...

Kabwe · 08-21-2006, 01:05 PM

Do the 700r4 you wont regret it.

b.sharp · 08-21-2006, 04:57 PM

Yeah, the 700r4 is a better highway driver due to the overdrive. But they are more than double to have rebuilt, ecspecially if you have to have all the upgrades done to one. The 350 turbo's are more reliable less to rebuild and hold up better to mor horsepower. Again just an opinion but I have a 350 in mine and have rebuilt both tranny's and I'd pick a 350 over a 700 anyday.

Latr,
B.Sharp

JIMBO59 · 08-24-2006, 08:31 AM

Thanks For All The Great Info.

jds319 · 08-27-2006, 07:50 PM

Jimbo, do you move a lot of parts for the TF trucks? I live in Del Rio now, but am from Carrollton and make a lot of trips home. I'm eventually going to need a driver's side door and front fender...

JIMBO59 · 08-27-2006, 11:00 PM

I Have A Bunch Listed On Ebay. My Stuff Is Right Off The Trucks. Not The Best But Thats Why I Dont Charge A Arm And Leg For Them.

jds319 · 08-27-2006, 11:58 PM

I'll keep an eye out. Will you be at the swap meet in Arlington weekend after next?

JIMBO59 · 08-29-2006, 11:26 AM

No, I Dont Do The Swap Meets. I Have Tried That In The Past And Its More Work Hauling The Stuff Out To Them Than I Want To Do. Thats Why I Just Post The Stuff On The Internet.

08-19-2006, 03:35 AM	#1
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache I Would Appreciate Feedback On Which Tranny Other Members Have Used And Liked. I Want To Bolt It Up To A 350 Ci Motor.nothing Fancy Or High Performance Just Streetable. Thanks __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

08-19-2006, 11:03 AM	#2
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache Do the 700R4 then, as long as you're not hotrodding it or using it as a severe work truck, it'll hold up fine with a standard rebuild...i/e nothing fancy/expensive needed. Ofcourse the TH350 will hold up as well with a standard rebuild, and would be less expensive, but the OD you get with the 700R4 is nice. Another option is the 2004R, it has more of a gear ratio like a TH350, along with the OD like the 700R4 has.

08-19-2006, 04:25 PM	#3
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache The 700r is a great trans if you’re looking to make her to be a daily drive as long as you get one with all the latest updates. The TH350 is a stronger, more reliable trans according to a few trans shops I talked to. That's why I went with the 350TH for that reason. But, in saying that, everyone has their option of good and bad with both. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

08-20-2006, 11:03 AM	#4
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache I would use the 700, the 200 is also a very popular trans

08-20-2006, 09:42 PM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache 700 in mine. Lots of bottom end power with low first and cruising hwy at about 1600 rpm in o.d. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 08-20-2006 at 09:42 PM.

08-20-2006, 09:44 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache I took a perfectly good T350 out of mine to replace it with a 700r4. I wanted the lower first gear and an OD to make my new Ramjet 350 happy out of the hole and on the highway too... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 08-20-2006 at 09:44 PM.

08-21-2006, 01:05 PM	#7
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache Do the 700r4 you wont regret it.

08-21-2006, 04:57 PM	#8
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache Yeah, the 700r4 is a better highway driver due to the overdrive. But they are more than double to have rebuilt, ecspecially if you have to have all the upgrades done to one. The 350 turbo's are more reliable less to rebuild and hold up better to mor horsepower. Again just an opinion but I have a 350 in mine and have rebuilt both tranny's and I'd pick a 350 over a 700 anyday. Latr, B.Sharp

08-24-2006, 08:31 AM	#9
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache Thanks For All The Great Info. __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

08-27-2006, 07:50 PM	#10
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache Jimbo, do you move a lot of parts for the TF trucks? I live in Del Rio now, but am from Carrollton and make a lot of trips home. I'm eventually going to need a driver's side door and front fender... __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

08-27-2006, 11:00 PM	#11
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache I Have A Bunch Listed On Ebay. My Stuff Is Right Off The Trucks. Not The Best But Thats Why I Dont Charge A Arm And Leg For Them. __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY

08-27-2006, 11:58 PM	#12
jds319 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 123	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache I'll keep an eye out. Will you be at the swap meet in Arlington weekend after next? __________________ 1956 Chevrolet 1500 Task Force 2002 Texas Aggie Project Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212633

08-29-2006, 11:26 AM	#13
JIMBO59 APACHE CLUB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS Posts: 144	Re: 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache No, I Dont Do The Swap Meets. I Have Tried That In The Past And Its More Work Hauling The Stuff Out To Them Than I Want To Do. Thats Why I Just Post The Stuff On The Internet. __________________ JIMBO59CHEVY



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