700r4 Transmission Specifications, Identification & Information
So what is exactly a 700r4 transmission? Well. The 700r4 Transmission came in the year of 1982. The 700r4 and the 200-R4 transmission replaced the TH350 transmission at that year. The TH350 was a 3 geared transmission without the last overdrive gear. The 700r4 was a big upgrade with an additional gear (Overdrive), the 1st and 2nd gear became longer, and the transmission case itself became a bit longer.
You usually do find the 700r4 transmission in GM cars like Chevy Blazer, Suburban, Camaro, Corvette, Impala and even in Oldsmobile Cars with a lot more. To mention all cars this transmission was fitted in; the list would be very long.
A lot of people like the 700r4 because of the excellent durability. It is also effortless to find replacement parts for this transmission. The 700r4 transmission was not electronically controlled yet; it was hydraulic pressure controlled with a TV cable which acted as a throttle position sensor to control the gear shifting. In 1991~ the 700r4 transmission was replaced by the popular transmission 4L60.
700r4 Transmission Specifications Chart
| Name | 7004r |
| Type | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Applications | GM Cars - GMC, Chevy/Chevrolet, Buick 1982-1990 Blazer, Suburban, Camaro, Corvette, Impala, Oldsmobile 350 and more |
| Gears | 3 + 1 Overdrive 30% |
| Weight | 170 lbs dry~ |
| Lenght | 23.5" |
| Gear Ratios | 1: 3.059 2: 1.625 3: 1.00 4: 0.696 R: 2.294 |
| Case Material | Aluminum |
| Input Spline | -1984 27 splines 1984- 30 splines |
| Fluid Capacity | 11 Quarts |
| Fluid Type |
DEXRON VI |
| Max Torque | 350nm +/- |
