Newbie here,need help on tranny selection.

[run2424]

Rebuilding 87 with stock 350 for my son. It had a 3 speed but going back
with a 700r4. It will have a carb on so i would like to know what year tranny
i need to be looking for. Thanks and would appreciate every ones ideas.

 

[Jims86]

Rebuilding 87 with stock 350 for my son. It had a 3 speed but going back
with a 700r4. It will have a carb on so i would like to know what year tranny
i need to be looking for. Thanks and would appreciate every ones ideas.

The best would be a 92 unit, also referred to as the 4l60. Later models added the "e " to the identification to indicate electronic control...which can be used with a carb, while utilizing a controller. IMO, the E model is best, especially from a longevity standpoint, as you have the controller taking care of line pressure, and shiftpoints.
As far as Carbs, Q-Jet, or Holly are best. The only Edelbrock that is worth a darn, are their remaned Q-Jet units. Stay away from the normal Eddys, as they have a bunch of design flaws that will just end in headaches later down the line.

 

[run2424]

My thinking was the 4l60e would not work with out the ecm. Since im not doing fuel inj.
I have a rochester Q-jet to put on. With that,thats why i was looking at the 700.
Thank you info.

 

[Jims86]

My thinking was the 4l60e would not work with out the ecm. Since im not doing fuel inj.
I have a rochester Q-jet to put on. With that,thats why i was looking at the 700.
Thank you info.

Yes, but there is a controller available to use the E Trans with a Carburetor. Just throwing that out as an option. Oh yeah, you will need a lockup kit as well.

 

[run2424]

Thank you. I will look into that.

 

[Jims86]

Thank you. I will look into that.

You bet!