25 years ago a 700R4 was a legit swap for older Chevys. Then people figured out how to get the 200R4 to hold up behind the Buick GNs, and it became the hot swap.
After their initial teething problems, I think the 700s were a great transmission, it's just our expectations that have changed. People now want a transmission that can handle stupid levels of abuse that we didn't do back then, along with 100% reliability and no maintenance. Look at tow ratings between then and now. We want it all, and we want it now!
After their initial teething problems, I think the 700s were a great transmission, it's just our expectations that have changed. People now want a transmission that can handle stupid levels of abuse that we didn't do back then, along with 100% reliability and no maintenance. Look at tow ratings between then and now. We want it all, and we want it now!