Adapting our 727 to a Chevy Diesel

[rocklaurence]

OK, I know that AA sells an adapter for a 909-7 automatic to a Chevy block but will it also convert a 727? Reason being, I have a fresh 727 running in the J10 now and dont want the added expense of rebuilding and installing a Chevy tranny. The adapters only cost approx $400 which is cheaper than a rebuilt 700R4/Tcase (or T400/Tcase) combo. Who's done it and how?:cool:

[derf]

Why not use this? http://www.advanceadapters.com/products/pn-716131-a/

Though for that kind of money, it may be cheaper to sell the 727 and just go with a rebuilt GM transmission (and even t-case). It's not hard to find a 700R4 and NP241C. That way you don't have to pay for any adapters. The sale of the 727 and t-case will offset the cost substantially. Just a thought.

[The PIG Smith]

Why not use this? http://www.advanceadapters.com/products/pn-716131-a/

Though for that kind of money, it may be cheaper to sell the 727 and just go with a rebuilt GM transmission (and even t-case). It's not hard to find a 700R4 and NP241C. That way you don't have to pay for any adapters. The sale of the 727 and t-case will offset the cost substantially. Just a thought.
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[recycledj10]

Also I think the governor in the 727 isn't setup for the diesel, It might try to red line the diesel before it shifts gears.

[rocklaurence]

The Torque Flight AA adapter would be the correct one-right? And at $450 that's a lot cheaper than a rebuilt Chevy trans. Has anyone used this adapter?

[derf]

The Torque Flight AA adapter would be the correct one-right? And at $450 that's a lot cheaper than a rebuilt Chevy trans. Has anyone used this adapter?

Selling the 727/NP2xx to finance most of the 700R4/NP241 will probably get you a working trans and t-case for less than $450 out of your pocket. Or you can find a TH400(or 350) with an NP241 too and save even more money. Just sayin'...

[Dmntxn77]

Selling the 727/NP2xx to finance most of the 700R4/NP241 will probably get you a working OVERDRIVEtrans and t-case for less than $450 out of your pocket. Or you can find a TH400(or 350) with an NP241 too and save even more money. Just sayin'...


Fixed that for ya...:thumbsup:

[rocklaurence]

Holly COW! Ive been looking on CL for rebuilt 700R4's and theyre every where for $600-700! Hmmm? IDT, that I could get more than $200 for a used 727/208....but that's only a couple hundred more for the OD tranny.:o

[mcjeep80]

if you want, i will sell you my kit for $250. it is still in my rig at the moment. should be pulling it tues. or wed. i even have the governor from my donor trans i will throw in. it was from a diesel. i plan to use the 727 in my mudbogger behind a 401, and put a th400-205 behind the 454 in the crawler. so i wont be needing it any more. shoot me a pm if you are interested:thumbsup: btw it is the same kit mentioned by derf.

[derf]

Holly COW! Ive been looking on CL for rebuilt 700R4's and theyre every where for $600-700! Hmmm? IDT, that I could get more than $200 for a used 727/208....but that's only a couple hundred more for the OD tranny.:o

On this forum you could probably get $200 for just the 208 if it's in good shape.

[rocklaurence]

I forgot to consider the expense of new drive shafts for the 700R4.:( Not so cheap now but is still a good option.
IDK, if Id pay $200 for a used 208 but maybe for the tranny and Tcase together.
Was there any other details involved in installing the TF adapter? I sent you a PM and want the adapter.

Holly COW! Ive been looking on CL for rebuilt 700R4's and theyre every where for $600-700! Hmmm? IDT, that I could get more than $200 for a used 727/208....but that's only a couple hundred more for the OD tranny.:o

[derf]

I forgot to consider the expense of new drive shafts for the 700R4.:( Not so cheap now but is still a good option.

It's a lot cheaper just to have your factory driveshafts modified. Take measurements between the t-case and the axles before you drop the t-case. Take measurements after the new trans and t-case are in. Take the drive shafts to a shop in town and they'll shorten or extend them for you. Shouldn't cost too much.

[rocklaurence]

It's a lot cheaper just to have your factory driveshafts modified. Take measurements between the t-case and the axles before you drop the t-case. Take measurements after the new trans and t-case are in. Take the drive shafts to a shop in town and they'll shorten or extend them for you. Shouldn't cost too much.

Ive done it a few times already. To shorten a shaft with ballance is $150 and to lengthen a front shaft w/o ballancing is $100 (ballancing is $150). Last time I needed DS work done I bought the tube and did it myself but just the tube cost $30.

Does the 6.2 diesel require a larger radiator and will the Chevy OEM fit in the front of a FSJ?