In this book, expert mechanic and drag racer Cliff Ruggles demystifies the popular GM 700-R4 and 4L60 automatic transmissions. Keeping the enthusiast in mind, Ruggles explains the history of these transmissions, presents critical identification guidelines, and leads the reader through the complete disassembly, repair and upgrade, and assembly processes. DIY-ers will learn how to test their transmission to ensure its proper operation before installing it in the car.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Preface
Acknowledgments 
Introduction 

Chapter 1: History

Chapter 2: Getting Started

Safety Equipment
A Place to Work
Air Tools 
Hand Tools
Special Tools

Chapter 3: Rebuilding

Transmission Disassembly 
Assembling the Transmission 
Input Drum Rebuilding 
Reverse Drun Rebuilding
Oil Pump Rebuilding 
Valve Body and Related Parts

Chapter 4: Shift Kits

Accumulators 
Corvette Servo
Boost Vaves
Seperator Plates 
Torque Converter Clutch

Chapter 5: Torque Converters

History of Torque Converters
Fluid Couplings 
How It Works 
Torque Converter Operation
Front Drive Cover
Carbon Phenolic Spacer 
Torque Converter Pump
Turbine
Stator
Piston Dampener Assembly 
Slippage vs. Torque vs. Vehicle Weight
Torque Converter Characteristics
Selecting a Converter
Effects of Tight/Loose Converters 
Aftermarket Converters
What Should You Do For a Converter?
Quarter-Mile Driving Techniques
Tips for Selecting a Converter 

Chapter 6: Transmission Removal and Installation

Tips for Removing Transmissions
Tips for Installing Transmissions

Chapter 7: Swapper’s Guide

Step-by-Step Swap: TH350 to TH700-R4
Swap Parts Guide
Cruise RPM Charts
Electronic Transmission Controllers 
Transmission Swap Charts 
Swapper’s Source Guide

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