Re: {FORGED?} Re: I6 Humpster plan (700R4 vs AW4)

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The Jeep AW4 (at least the 2WD version) uses the same type speedo gear as a Chrysler trans. 4x4 version may be different. 

Frnka Swygert

On March 2, 2005 Jim B wrote:

> A: Another thought is to get a '94 or newer Grand Cherokee 4.0L transmission
> (the one that is not AW4) and swap in the '88 to '93 Mopar overdrive trans
> valvebody (hydraulic rather than computer controlled). I haven't done this
> yet, but have been told it's doable by people that did it Mopar to Mopar.
> Getting a custom speedo cable made with ends that match the trans and speedo
> head shouldn't be hard. There was an AC Delco shop up in Abbotsford, BC
> (Canada) that made them up for me when I couldn't find anything stock to
> work.
> 
> 
> From: "Jeff Reeves" <jeffr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: {FORGED?} Re: I6 Humpster plan (700R4 vs AW4)
> Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 10:23:22 -0500
> Message-Id: <200503021023446.SM01228@D4JF0F51>
> 
> Why would you have to change speedometers? All you would have to do is find
> a speedometer cable with the appropriate ends on it to mate the original AMC
> speedo to the output on the 700R4. As long as you have the correct (or
> close) speedometer ratio gears in the transmission, the speedo should read
> correctly.
> I wouldn't recommend trying to attach a 4L60 or 4L60E to the 4.0 setup. That
> would likely be an unending nightmare. The simplest thing to do would be to
> buy a stand-alone controller for this transmission from one of the
> aftermarket hot rod suppliers.
> Using a 700R4 would be somewhat simple--all you have to do is fabricate a
> way for the TV cable to attach to the existing throttle so that the shifts
> are regulated.
> The 700R4 isn't too bad a tranny if you get one made @ mid 80s-up. The early
> ones had some problems that were corrected on later models. They turned out
> to be a durable and dependable transmission if taken proper care of. I've
> had 3 GM trucks with a 700R4 and I've experienced both the good and the bad.
> An extra oil cooler would definitely be a good thing--for ANY automatic
> transmission. Heat is the enemy of these units.
> 
> Jeff Reeves
> Auburn GA
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