Can older 700r4 be used with late 3.8? Transfer Case compatibility?

[914turboford]

I am building a custom 4x4 Volvo 245. I want to use a 1995 to 1998 3.8 V6. I am wondering what compatibility issues I would encounter by using an older 700r4. It seems that I can get a 700r4 pretty cheap compared to a 4L60E. If I do go with a 700r4 can I use the 3.8 computer? Also, are there any issues with removing the tailshaft housing on either a Camaro 700R4 or 4L60E to install a transfer case? I already have a 1986 S10 Blazer with a 2.8 but a bad 700r4. I plan to use its transfer case.

Brian

[3.4 slow to go]

they will bolt up, but the wiring harnesses are completely different. Also, starters will be on different sides.

[914turboford]

Can an older trans be made to work, though? Does a 700R4 have the right connector/solenoieds, etc. so that it can be operated by a 4L60E computer? Also, since the starter bolts to the engine that is not a problem, is it?

[hockeyman]

No, it won't work.

If the connections are different, then the solenoids are different. The starter is on the opposite side, it can't be relocated unless you install an engine to accommodate.

[3.4 slow to go]

^^ the owner of an 84 camaro that did the 3800 swap before I did the 3800 & 7004r did some mods to make it work.

http://www.camarov6.com/ubb/ultimate...c;f=6;t=027117

for the details


but my engine looks better [img]graemlins/stickpoke.gif[/img]

[ June 17, 2005, 11:58 AM: Message edited by: 3.4 slow to go ]

[914turboford]

Hockeyman, are you saying that a driver's side starter engine will only work with a driver's side starter trans?

3.4,
That link seems to be about a terrorist video. What year 700 did you mate to your 3.8? Is your 3.8 an SII?

Brian

[3.4 slow to go]

my bad, wrong link. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/400337

there ya go.

I never had the 700 up to my 3800, it was a 4L60E.

In the link, the guy has an 84 7004r to the 3800.

And yes, they'r eall Series II.

[914turboford]

Thanks. Do you know if you can put a transfer case on a 3.8 Camaro 4L60E?

[3.4 slow to go]

conjectior: yes/no. dependsd on teh output housing bolt pattern. I know on the later yrs tranny w/the removable bellhousing the output housing was redesigned for just such ideas. Might want to do a search/research on them.