I like the 200-4R better than the 700 for the 1-2 gear spread alone. I have a 200 in my Elky behind a mild 350 and a 700 in my wagon behind a mild 350. It's not a hassle in either one, I just prefer the 200 spread.
Lost 2004r transmission.
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Just go buy another 2004r from a transmission shop like art carr,etc. Then use your transmission as a spare if something goes wrong and have someone that knows transmissions in your town help install it and your back to driving your car.
That’s the problem. I don’t have a transmission shop that will build a 200. If I go with a 400 or a 700, what kind of changes do I need to make to them for maximum output?
The 2004r is the correct transmission for your car. This trans is well known for being tricky to rebuild correctly. You made the mistake of having it done ( twice ) by Bozos. Buy a trans or have yours rebuild from a REPUTABLE builder of 2004r's. There are plenty around. Many hang around the Grand National boards. Do it right and be done with it. Shoehorning in a different trans is not the proper course of action.
Also, I see no reason why the last Bozo who butchered your transmission is not responsible for f*cking up the rebuild. I wouldn't want them to redo it since they're obviously incompetent but I don't see how you should be on the hook for their mistake.
Also, I see no reason why the last Bozo who butchered your transmission is not responsible for f*cking up the rebuild. I wouldn't want them to redo it since they're obviously incompetent but I don't see how you should be on the hook for their mistake.
I said buy from a transmission from a shop that isn't local then have the local shop install it then your fixed. How hard is that to do or downgrade your setup with a transmission a shop locally can do and complain the whole time you own the car. There's plenty of good transmission shops that will build a 2004r for you as long as your serious and have the money to get it done.
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If they can't build a 2004r then they can't build a 700r4 period.
So don't waste your $$$$$$$$
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So don't waste your $$$$$$$$
Look at Freddie Brown transmissions and pro torque convertors.
They are top notch!!!!
The 2004r is not a difficult transmission to rebuild , I don't understand why you would be having trouble finding a shop locally to build it. I build an install them in all sorts of Chevy's , they're a perfect drop in in place of a short tail 350. Maybe you could find a shop with a decent warranty behind their work.
If 2004r is so easy to rebuild ( and upgraded to handle more power ) why do you suppose most local transmission shops fail miserably at doing so?
Remember, everything is easy to somebody that actually knows what they're doing. I play drums. It's easy.....for me. Others find it impossible to even keep a beat. It's just the way it is.
Remember, everything is easy to somebody that actually knows what they're doing. I play drums. It's easy.....for me. Others find it impossible to even keep a beat. It's just the way it is.
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