700r4 vs 200 4r

[monstermouse84]

im lookin for any information on these two transmissions. Pros and cons of each. i wana build a barely streetable weekend drag car. All information is appreciated

 

[Geesie]

They're both good in their later years, but that doesn't matter much if you plan on a heavy-duty rebuild.

From everything I've heard, the 700-R4 is a tougher transmission stock, but the 2004R has better spaced gears.

The 700-R4 has a much lower first gear, which reflects GM's plan of putting it in trucks and big vehicles.

Also a good thing to look at is ease of installation. What engine/vehicle/rear end are you looking at putting this in?

 

[83cut350chev]

if you want a barely streetable car then there wouldnt really be a need for an overdrive transmission. but, if those are your choices, i would say go with the 700.they are stronger stock form and i personally just like them better

 

[megaladon6]

for the engine you're building and the usage i'd probably go with a highly modified and strengthened th350, maybe a th400.
700 vs 200
the 700 is slightly stronger stock but they actually had more issues when they first came out. 3.06 first gear and a large drop to 2nd. lesser overdrive.
the 200 can be built to handle insane power. first gear is slightly lower than the 700 but it's a lesser drop to 2nd--keeps you in the powerband. it also has a better overdrive.

 

[beeterolds]

They are both weak in stock form... the 700 has more room for more clutches... I prefer the th2004r...it has better gear spacing.

 

[Geesie]

But as the man said, if you're looking for barely streetable strip car, the 350 is cheaper, tougher, simpler, and more reliable.

 

[R/T kota]

But as the man said, if you're looking for barely streetable strip car, the 350 is cheaper, tougher, simpler, and more reliable.

X3

 

[beeterolds]

maybe he wants overdrive? to get good mileage with a t350 u need to run sub 3.08 gears...

 

[R/T kota]

well he did say barely streetable strip car, I would assume that good mileage was not a concern.

 

[arocars]

Its my understanding that the 700r4 is a turbo 400 with an overdrive.
The 200 4r is a turbo 350 with an overdrive.

Either can be built to handle monster horsepower. The advantage of the 200 4r is that it has a dual bolt pattern, chevy and BOP, and it is shorter.