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1LowToy · 06-16-2011, 08:25 PM

What was the last year they made an I6 with an auto trans and was it a 700R4?

**old Rusty C10** · 06-16-2011, 09:33 PM

I know in the vans they had that combo, but im not 100% sure about the pickups... I had a late eighties g20 van with that setup

USSkoval · 06-16-2011, 09:56 PM

For a regular 1/2 ton pickup, I believe '84 was the last year for the I6. Probably couldn't get it with the 700r4.

D13 · 06-17-2011, 06:23 AM

250's never came with 700R4's. They were replaced with 4.3 V-6 in 1985.
292's continued into the 90's, usually in bigger trucks, occasionally in vans. I personally have never seen the 292/700R4 combo but can easily imagine it was made in step van / delivery van form. I'd love to get ahold of the linkage for one of those... Would sure make my swap easier.

1LowToy · 06-18-2011, 10:36 PM

The Auto-zone online catolog shows the 4 sp automatic in 1984 for the filter. The same filter# is shown with the I6 in 1984.

The carburator on my 1980 (California emissions) shows the same part number for 1984 (with federal emissions).

My guess is I need to see the trans cable hook-up, get the cable as I figure is probably longer than the 350 v8. Oh and build the trans, but I have that.

I may have to put off body work materials to get the tranny parts.
or not

My motor runs so lean I should be able to get 35 mpg. Ha ha

donut · 06-19-2011, 04:54 AM

Squares I don't have a clue on the years, but I've got an '03 Trailblazer with a 4.2 I-6 and a 4l60e.

06-16-2011, 08:25 PM	#1
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	I6 automatic questions What was the last year they made an I6 with an auto trans and was it a 700R4?

06-16-2011, 09:33 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,275	Re: I6 automatic questions I know in the vans they had that combo, but im not 100% sure about the pickups... I had a late eighties g20 van with that setup __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-16-2011, 09:56 PM	#3
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: I6 automatic questions For a regular 1/2 ton pickup, I believe '84 was the last year for the I6. Probably couldn't get it with the 700r4. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

06-17-2011, 06:23 AM	#4
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: I6 automatic questions 250's never came with 700R4's. They were replaced with 4.3 V-6 in 1985. 292's continued into the 90's, usually in bigger trucks, occasionally in vans. I personally have never seen the 292/700R4 combo but can easily imagine it was made in step van / delivery van form. I'd love to get ahold of the linkage for one of those... Would sure make my swap easier. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

06-18-2011, 10:36 PM	#5
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: I6 automatic questions The Auto-zone online catolog shows the 4 sp automatic in 1984 for the filter. The same filter# is shown with the I6 in 1984. The carburator on my 1980 (California emissions) shows the same part number for 1984 (with federal emissions). My guess is I need to see the trans cable hook-up, get the cable as I figure is probably longer than the 350 v8. Oh and build the trans, but I have that. I may have to put off body work materials to get the tranny parts. or not My motor runs so lean I should be able to get 35 mpg. Ha ha Last edited by 1LowToy; 06-18-2011 at 10:40 PM.

06-19-2011, 04:54 AM	#6
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: I6 automatic questions Squares I don't have a clue on the years, but I've got an '03 Trailblazer with a 4.2 I-6 and a 4l60e. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.



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