Need new trans
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Ten Mile TN
I am planning to compare Art Carr to Bowtie for the 200-R4. I know Bowtie has a cross member to make the swap easier.
Any other good trans builders that do the 200-R4? Lots do the 700-R4 but it requires the drive shaft to be shortened.
Who should I use for a converter?
Any other good trans builders that do the 200-R4? Lots do the 700-R4 but it requires the drive shaft to be shortened.
Who should I use for a converter?
Racer
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From: Key West Fl
I just had a 700R4 put in mine, I love it. It cost a quite a bit. But I had it built to the max. Parts alone came out to about 2k(i know, i know). The shop that I went to builds every thing(they even had a military hummer they were working on). I talked to the builder and told him what I wanted and he gave me the pros and cons of the different trans. My main request was 1st that I wanted the car to BANG through the gears, and 2nd to handle lots of power. Now I just need to get a engine with power. 
Pro
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Southaven MS
FYI: I believe the original owner of Art Carr now runs a transmission shop named California Performance Transmissions.
just an FYI
Oh yeah, I purchased the linkage kit from bowtie, and highly recommend it(espically if you don't know how to set up the proper geomitry for the linkage, which I don't
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just an FYI
Oh yeah, I purchased the linkage kit from bowtie, and highly recommend it(espically if you don't know how to set up the proper geomitry for the linkage, which I don't
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Melting Slicks
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From: Ten Mile TN
Talked to the people at Art Carr on Friday. They have a fair deal going right now. The 700-R4 and 200-R-4 are both on special for this month. About 2000 out the door for a trans good to 450 hp including a lock up converter custom stalled to your motor/tire size/rear gear. Converter lists for 540 on thier site. It also includes the TV cable and linkage. According to the guy I talked to all I would need is a new crossmember or modify mine and speedometer gears.
KJL, how much for the rear gear change? Who is best to get gears for an 80 rear end? They are a lot harder to find than the 79 and earlier units.
I hope to make a final decision by next Monday and get the ball rolling.
KJL, how much for the rear gear change? Who is best to get gears for an 80 rear end? They are a lot harder to find than the 79 and earlier units.
I hope to make a final decision by next Monday and get the ball rolling.
Melting Slicks
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From: Bogart GA
Originally Posted by Dave80C3
Talked to the people at Art Carr on Friday. They have a fair deal going right now. The 700-R4 and 200-R-4 are both on special for this month. About 2000 out the door for a trans good to 450 hp including a lock up converter custom stalled to your motor/tire size/rear gear. Converter lists for 540 on thier site. It also includes the TV cable and linkage. According to the guy I talked to all I would need is a new crossmember or modify mine and speedometer gears.
KJL, how much for the rear gear change? Who is best to get gears for an 80 rear end? They are a lot harder to find than the 79 and earlier units.
I hope to make a final decision by next Monday and get the ball rolling.
KJL, how much for the rear gear change? Who is best to get gears for an 80 rear end? They are a lot harder to find than the 79 and earlier units.
I hope to make a final decision by next Monday and get the ball rolling.
The gear set will cost 155.00 Dana-44 3.73 ratio
The overhaul kit which includes all seals and bearings 170.00
Labor 150.00
Includes cleaning and painting the case
Installing a magnetic drain plug
Any work done to the possi unit will cost extra.
