Need Ideas
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Mankato Mn
Need Ideas
I'm building a 68 roadster from the frame up. I've put composite suspension on, front and rear. I've got a competely rebuilt 396 with new headers and 2 1/2" exhaust system with an M-21 tranny in it so far. The frame is done and ready for the body but I really want a automatic with overdrive. So now.....here is where I need more input. I also have an 85 with a good L98 in it which I'm going to part out. I'm looking for a nice driving 68 that gets decent milage. I have access to aTH700R4 tranny but I've been told a 200 4R is a better choice. So if I go that route, which engine might be the best choice, the L98 or the 396. I'm building this vette to look like a 68 but drive & ride better than a 68. I'm doing this because I have another #s matching 427 68, and a76 and an 80. Anybody feel free to tell me I'm nuts or give some ideas......Thanks
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
The 700 will be a more stout trans than the 200, unless they are both built up for the intention of a higher HP motor.
The 200 is an easier swap into a car with a TH350. If you have a TH400 then the 700 is easier.
I like your ideas, and think a big motor in front of a built 200 is the ticket.
The 200 is an easier swap into a car with a TH350. If you have a TH400 then the 700 is easier.
I like your ideas, and think a big motor in front of a built 200 is the ticket.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Boca Raton Florida
The 2004R has a better gear set and better overdrive. And as DB says its an easier swap, although at the point your at that doesn't matter a lot. Some of the 7004's have oil and bearing issues, early ones I think but I don't know what years.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Mankato Mn
Thanks for the input guys......It sounds like I should go with the 200. What about bolting it up the the L98 that I have in my 85 that I'm going to part out. I know I'm never going to get any kind of milage out of the 396 that is in it now. I could probably sell the 396 with the 11" clutch, pressure plate, bell housing & M21 tranny as a complete set-up to someone ! It's just a rolling frame right now so it will be easy to do anything at this point.....Keep the ideas coming....Thanks again
