200-4R QUESTION

[wskirvin]

So i picked up a 200-4r trans dirt cheap, but cant find much info on it...... the tag shows it being a KTF model. only info i could find on it is that it possibly cam out of a Caddy with a 307. is it worth rebuilding to put behind my big block olds or should i just find a better core?

 

[Longroof79]

Any 200-4R can be built up with performance and longevity upgrades. Of course, the performance models have the better governor and valvebody....and use a higher stall converter.
Get yourself a book on it and educate yourself as much as you can.
I have a low performance (CTF) trans much like yours, but I intend to make the necessary upgrades when I finally get around to it.

 

[wskirvin]

Any 200-4R can be built up with performance and longevity upgrades. Of course, the performance models have the better governor and valvebody....and use a higher stall converter.
Get yourself a book on it and educate yourself as much as you can.
I have a low performance (CTF) trans much like yours, but I intend to make the necessary upgrades when I finally get around to it.

Thanks for the info! i'll see what i can find book wise on it!

 

[Longroof79]

You're welcome, man.
Do you plan on building it yourself, or contract someone to build it for you?
You can purchase the ATSG manual on the 200-4R. There's a ton of information on the internet on this trans.

 

[olds307 and 403]

Get the 2004R Bible from CK Performance.
http://www.ckperformance.com/List/2004R/2004R-200-Page-Technical-Manual

 

[wskirvin]

You're welcome, man.
Do you plan on building it yourself, or contract someone to build it for you?
You can purchase the ATSG manual on the 200-4R. There's a ton of information on the internet on this trans.

I'm going to have RPM Performance here in Indy build it for me. I know little to nothing about transmissions.

 

[DoubleV]

Make absolutely sure these guys are reputable 2004r builders or you could be throwing your money away.

 

[Longroof79]

I'm going to have RPM Performance here in Indy build it for me. I know little to nothing about transmissions.

I'm not familiar with them...however, just do your research and check out their reputation before committing.

 

[Longroof79]

Here's a few reputable 200-4R builders to consider.
http://extremeautomatics.com/th2004R.php
http://www.ckperformance.com/List/GM-Transmissions
Jimmy's high performance transmissions- Mundelein, IL - I think he's listed on Facebook.

 

[wskirvin]

Here's a few reputable 200-4R builders to consider.
http://extremeautomatics.com/th2004R.php
http://www.ckperformance.com/List/GM-Transmissions
Jimmy's high performance transmissions- Mundelein, IL - I think he's listed on Facebook.

THANKS! I will definitely check these guys out! not too many people around here know much about these trannys