200 4r in a 79
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From: San Jose CA
Re: 200 4r in a 79 (oger)
I don't know if anyone has a 2004R in a 79, but I have a 700R4 in my 78. VERY GOOD MOD. The 2004R is supposed to be better for some. http://www.700r4.com has everything you need to know, send them an email or call them.
Pretty painless conversion, as long as you have the time.
-Steve
Pretty painless conversion, as long as you have the time.
-Steve
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From: Quincy IL
Re: 200 4r in a 79 (oger)
200r4 will replace th400,easier than a th350.th350 usually convert to 700r4.check with bowtieoverdrives or http://www.700r4.com,same place.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Illinois
Re: 200 4r in a 79
I did the 700r4 swap from BTO and was quite happy with their service. If I were staying with 3.08s or anything less than 3.70s I would definatly get a 700r4. If I knew I would be getting 4.11s (or 3.90s) I would opt for a 200-4r; if I knew strength was not an issue. The first gear in a 700r4 is FUN, but if you gear it too much it's bound to be useless. I'll find out tonight (driving the car with 4.11s for the first time)!
Rob
Rob
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Re: 200 4r in a 79 (robzr)
Robzr did you find out that first gear is only used for a second or two?
The 200R4 is a better swap than a 700, better gear ratios. Art Carr is also a choice for performance 200's
The 200R4 is a better swap than a 700, better gear ratios. Art Carr is also a choice for performance 200's
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From: Regina Saskatchewan, Canada.
Re: 200 4r in a 79 (gkull)
My tranny guy has a 700R4 is his blown Camaro with 5.57 gears. He said he just floors it and it shifts :lol: 4.11's and the 3.06 low gear is plenty, but just try and hook it up!
Instructor
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From: San Jose, CA, US
Re: 200 4r in a 79 (oger)
I've heard disappointing things about the 200R4 (unless it has been worked over) But the easiest (and most cost effective) method is a 700R4 swap. I picked up the tranny x-member adapter and TV adapter for my carb from Bowtie, the shifter conversion from Shiftwerks and a tranny from pick-n-pull. (I did a transgo overhaul the other day) Chop off 3 inches from your driveshaft and throw it all together. Assuming you have the th-350, the yoke will slide right into the 700R4 tailshaft. Good luck what ever you decided!
:cheers:
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Illinois
Re: 200 4r in a 79 (gkull)
Robzr did you find out that first gear is only used for a second or two?
Rob
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Re: 200 4r in a 79 (robzr)
robzr 4.11 gears are very hard on posi units. The WOT 1-2 shift while turning on an on ramp has caused me to have a death rattle in the rear end a couple of times.
To the 200R4 poster any performance built 200 will work just fine and be a better overall geared tranny than the 700. They are a much better fit.
To the 200R4 poster any performance built 200 will work just fine and be a better overall geared tranny than the 700. They are a much better fit.