700r4 tranny question

[RVBtruck]

Funny thing about deep pans, they don't come with deeper pickups. I just run mine 1 quart overfilled.]

Careful with that it will cause foaming if you go too far, more of a problem than cavitating it at times.

 

[RVBtruck]

The actual "best" way to insure good transmission life and dependability is to use an Accusump type system in the transmission cooler lines. This ensures pressure and lubrication at all times even during brief moments of cavitation. But really only necessary in extreme uses.

 

[Eskimo]

Funny thing about deep pans, they don't come with deeper pickups. I just run mine 1 quart overfilled.

Careful with that it will cause foaming if you go too far, more of a problem than cavitating it at times.

I have heard this, and I believe it, though not so much as I do on an engine, BUT.. A guy who is extreeemly hard on parts runs a 400hp LS1 and a TH350 behind it, and he fills it "until it pukes out the vent", and then it's good to go. His transmissions are holding up well.. He never has issues at any angles, nor has is cavitated and not put the power to the output shaft.

If we were street driving, desert racing, etc, filling it till it pukes isn't a good idea. I doubt a quart over will kill it.. Just my $.02

 

[orangefj45]

they'll puke out the extra fluid either way. just makes a big ass mess. that's why i run a length of rubber tubing from the vent down to the frame.............

 

[fyresq]

I certainly appreciate all the input. It has kinda sealed the deal for me as far as using it. Funny thing is - my dad has a t400 in his heep and it's starting to slip and make noise, so after talking to him about the 700r4 he wants to throw one in his rig bad. I had to change the code on my doors to keep him out and away from mine....

Thanx again