Quick transmission question....

[LuckyPuck]

Instead of getting my 200 Metric P.O.S. The shop told me to find a junkyard Th350 and they'll rebuild it and throw it in for the same price as rebuilding the 200 ($385.)


DO I need the long or short shaft 350? Are they all geared the same?

 

[dan2286]

You need the short shaft. Yes they are geared different. Not sure which one is better.

 

[megaladon6]

it would be more expensive but now is the time to consider getting a 200-r4. you would need a TV cable and bracket, trans mount, TCC lockup circuitry, and a crossmember. this will give you overdrive and a lockup converter adding fuel mileage. and it has a 2.74 first gear which isn't too shabby, especially if you upgrade the rear too.

 

[LuckyPuck]

it would be more expensive but now is the time to consider getting a 200-r4. you would need a TV cable and bracket, trans mount, TCC lockup circuitry, and a crossmember. this will give you overdrive and a lockup converter adding fuel mileage. and it has a 2.74 first gear which isn't too shabby, especially if you upgrade the rear too.

I was wanting to do the 200r4 but realistically I would have had to wait another 6 months to save up the money/time to swap the 200r4 and the transmission is about gone now. Having a non moving car at this point is not an option.

This is just a weekend around town car...I have a Mercedes Diesel for a daily driver and I ride my Motorcycle almost every day.

Realistically the car will only see the interstate more than one exit maybe 2-3 times a year.

At this point I'd rather have it running and driving with the TH350 and be able to put more money towards shocks, springs, interior work, a new rear end, and body work..

 

[megaladon6]

i can definately agree with that.

 

[LuckyPuck]

Well, after buying my car sight unseen as a 305/ th350 car I have received it as a 307 / metric 200 car.



The motor is freshly rebuilt, but is a 307.

The transmission is toast.....

The body is rust free, and other than needing a new door (I have door) and paint(in primer) is in decent shape.



WHat are my options for a transmission now? Will anything swap in?

I'm extremely pissed at being lied to but I paid almost nothing for the car, not sure weather I'm going to put a transmission in it and drive the hell out of it or part it out and crush it.

 

[dan2286]

You have to find a trans with Buick Olds Pontiac(bop) bolt pattern. You would have to get one from one of those engine manufactuers. I also believe a 200r4 has a multi-bolt pattern that will fit chevy or bop.