Installing New Transmission
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Racer
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I would think a 700R4 would be the better choice if goiing with an overdrive . As far as a different length driveshaft , I can always have a 3 inch shorter one made .
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Le Mans Master
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You will get some argument on that. There are inherent internal lube/cooling issues on the 7004R that don't exist on the 2004R. You will also find in here that there are severl folks that feel the 2004R is a stronger tranny with less mods than the 7004R
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Racer
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I didnt realize the crossmember would have to be moved just to support a Turbo 400 , I thought the mount was in the same area .
What is this electric wire you are refering to ?
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Racer
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In all actuality , I'd rather go with a 700R4 so I can take this 3:08 gear out and put in a 3:42 or a 3:73 even .
My question is though ....
Would I be better off installing the 400 instead of a 350 ?
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Racer
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Instructor
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200 is stronger than 700, especially with the right rebuild. I have had several high horse cars with 350 turbos in them, with no troubles. 400 is bulletproof, but also takes more horsepower to spin it all, heavier internals. My opinion would be a nicely built 200, or a built t/h350.
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Yea, most of the builders like BTO and the on line vendors really seem to favor the 700 and most of the tranny shops I talked to that had any experience other than just repairs did too. But, in here and the other hot rodders I talked to where the guys drive and race C3's its a LOT of 2004R's. I built mine to basically the same thing as a Stage 2 and have about $700 in it
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Eh I kinda like my th350c. I beat the living hell out of it and it just keeps on taking the torture. Tis still stock, too. 
Just had the fluid and filter changed like 6 months ago, couldn't ask for a better tranny.
Now if you're actually going to be doing a lot of freeway/highway cruising, an OD is a better bet. 2004R would be my choice.
Heard many more good things about that.
Just had the fluid and filter changed like 6 months ago, couldn't ask for a better tranny.Now if you're actually going to be doing a lot of freeway/highway cruising, an OD is a better bet. 2004R would be my choice.
Heard many more good things about that.
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Racer
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Eh I kinda like my th350c. I beat the living hell out of it and it just keeps on taking the torture. Tis still stock, too. Just had the fluid and filter changed like 6 months ago, couldn't ask for a better tranny.
Now if you're actually going to be doing a lot of freeway/highway cruising, an OD is a better bet. 2004R would be my choice. Heard many more good things about that.
Just had the fluid and filter changed like 6 months ago, couldn't ask for a better tranny.Now if you're actually going to be doing a lot of freeway/highway cruising, an OD is a better bet. 2004R would be my choice.
Heard many more good things about that.It looks like I am going with a TCI Turbo 350 streetfighter transmission
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Racer
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I have a B&M Holeshot 2400 converter in my trany now , its not going to be a lock-up application .
The TCI Streetfighter Turbo 350 will be here Thursday !
The TCI Streetfighter Turbo 350 will be here Thursday !
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