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700-R4 Transmission Upgrades - Super-Mega Trans Tricks

Taking The "Slush" Out Of Your 700-R4 Slushbox

  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    A template is included to modify the factory trim plate.
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    After marking the pattern, an air cut-off was used to cut the opening.
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    Before installing the shifter trim plate, the proper gear indicator window (three- or four-speed) was installed. The trim plate bolts to the factory trim cover and everything uses the existing holes.
    1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    Before installing the shifter trim plate, the proper gear indicator window (three- or four
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    A rubber boot is included to keep debris from falling into the center console.
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    After finishing the topside installation, we returned to the underside of the car and routed the cable and attached it to the bracket. Then the cable was adjusted per instructions and secured to the shift arm.
    1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    After finishing the topside installation, we returned to the underside of the car and rout
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    Supercooler Install
    The B&M SuperCooler is a really simple installation, though most applications will probably be a little easier than on our Camaro due to the radiator and air conditioning configuration. That said, it still only took about half an hour to install.
    1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    Supercooler Install The B&M SuperCooler is a really simple installation, though most appl
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    To install the SuperCooler it was necessary to loosen the radiator and tip it towards the engine. This allowed the SuperCooler to be slipped in between the front-end supports and the radiator. We installed the hoses before setting the cooler in place because the tight space would have made it very hard to attach the hoses and clamps once installed.
    1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    To install the SuperCooler it was necessary to loosen the radiator and tip it towards the
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    Once in place, the hoses were routed to the passenger side of the engine compartment. This photo shows the supports that required our radiator to be moved (the cooler almost fit between the braces, but didn't quite make it).
    1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    Once in place, the hoses were routed to the passenger side of the engine compartment. This
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    The hose connections are simple. The SuperCooler works in addition to (not in place of) the factory transmission cooling system.
    1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    The hose connections are simple. The SuperCooler works in addition to (not in place of) th
  • 1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    We finished off the project by filling the transmission with B&M's Trick Shift automatic transmission fluid.
    1986 Chevy Camaro Transmission Upgrades
    We finished off the project by filling the transmission with B&M's Trick Shift automatic t
SOURCES
B&M Performance Products
8-18/-882-6422
bmracing.com
Toy Shop Transmissions
1292 E. 3rd St.
Pomona
Ca  91766
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