Transmission change
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I'm planning to use a 200-4R in my wagon project behind a very mild shortblock. I've talked to my trusted local transmission rebuilder (who happens to be my customer) and he says they work just fine if built properly. My challenge now is coming up with a core for him to build.
There was a 700r4 in my 2 door when I got it (and I since replaced with a rebuilt 700r4). I don't have any real miles on it yet, but I'm sure I'll like that transmission too. It's just way eaiser to put a 200-4r where a 350 turbo was..even more easy if you already have the 200-4r.
I've been all worked up about HAVING to have overdrive. But depending on how you use the car it really may not be that important. In the future, if it's a car that I don't realistically plan on doing long road trips / touring in...I would be fine with a non overdrive transmission.
There was a 700r4 in my 2 door when I got it (and I since replaced with a rebuilt 700r4). I don't have any real miles on it yet, but I'm sure I'll like that transmission too. It's just way eaiser to put a 200-4r where a 350 turbo was..even more easy if you already have the 200-4r.
I've been all worked up about HAVING to have overdrive. But depending on how you use the car it really may not be that important. In the future, if it's a car that I don't realistically plan on doing long road trips / touring in...I would be fine with a non overdrive transmission.
The 442 200 4R was a better transmission than the run of the mill 200 4R. I would get it rebuilt if I were you
How much highway driving do you do? I bought my car with a TH350 and 3.73 rear gears. The car ran about 3500rpms at 65 mph. I switched to the 200r4 and now run about 2200 at 65mph. It's so much nicer. Also if I remember correctly there is a difference in the speedo drive gears between the BOP and Chevy transmission. I know I couldn't get the correct speedo gear for the BOP th350 that was in my car when I bought it.
I have had no luck with finding someone to rebuild it. the 200 has a definite history in my neck of the woods.
I bought one from MT. It lasted about 1 month.I think I need to stay close to home if I have any more trouble. Thanks
what about putting in a th350 for now to get the car mobile again and that'll give you some time to figure out what to do with the 200 4R
Is MT "Monster Transmission"? If so you clearly didn't do your research.
http://www.ckperformance.com/List/2004R/2004R-Transmissions
http://www.ckperformance.com/List/2004R/2004R-Transmissions
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