Transmission Question
Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
The 200-4R is a direct bolt-in replacement for the TH350. You can use the stock crossmember and the driveshaft needs no cutting. A Level 2 Bowtie 200-4R is good for something like 400-450 hp & tq. Look on their site for exact ratings.
The shift will require minor modification. Or you can leave it like mine -- bubba-style but it works.
It is one of the best upgrades you can do to your car. It is NOT going to pay for itself in fuel savings (at least not for a long time), but it makes the car SO MUCH more pleasant to drive on the freeway. Especially down here where we have looooong stretches of 70 mph speed limits (you can imagine how fast everyone goes).
I've never regretted upgrading to this tranny. Not for one minute!
The shift will require minor modification. Or you can leave it like mine -- bubba-style but it works.
It is one of the best upgrades you can do to your car. It is NOT going to pay for itself in fuel savings (at least not for a long time), but it makes the car SO MUCH more pleasant to drive on the freeway. Especially down here where we have looooong stretches of 70 mph speed limits (you can imagine how fast everyone goes).
I've never regretted upgrading to this tranny. Not for one minute!
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Castle Hills Texas
Originally Posted by trotter73
How much did it cost you?
I've rebuilt the engine and added performance parts, so it has 300 or more HP now. So I'll probably need a stronger transmission.
Did you have to modify your exhaust for the new crossmember, I have headers and dual exhaust.
I've rebuilt the engine and added performance parts, so it has 300 or more HP now. So I'll probably need a stronger transmission.
Did you have to modify your exhaust for the new crossmember, I have headers and dual exhaust.
I was just quoted $2200-$2400 for a turn key job from http://www.phoenixtrans.com/ in Texas. That included a new custom built torque converter and the the whole enchilada.
Last edited by CVT4ME; Sep 13, 2004 at 03:41 PM.
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From: Ontario
Originally Posted by page62
The 200-4R is a direct bolt-in replacement for the TH350. You can use the stock crossmember and the driveshaft needs no cutting. A Level 2 Bowtie 200-4R is good for something like 400-450 hp & tq. Look on their site for exact ratings.
The shift will require minor modification. Or you can leave it like mine -- bubba-style but it works.
It is one of the best upgrades you can do to your car. It is NOT going to pay for itself in fuel savings (at least not for a long time), but it makes the car SO MUCH more pleasant to drive on the freeway. Especially down here where we have looooong stretches of 70 mph speed limits (you can imagine how fast everyone goes).
I've never regretted upgrading to this tranny. Not for one minute!
The shift will require minor modification. Or you can leave it like mine -- bubba-style but it works.
It is one of the best upgrades you can do to your car. It is NOT going to pay for itself in fuel savings (at least not for a long time), but it makes the car SO MUCH more pleasant to drive on the freeway. Especially down here where we have looooong stretches of 70 mph speed limits (you can imagine how fast everyone goes).
I've never regretted upgrading to this tranny. Not for one minute!
thanks, I'll get the Bowtie Overdrive 200 4r, I'm running just over 300 hp, so in your opinion, is the level 1 good enough, they say it handles up to 350.
Also, which torque converter do you recommend? I have a comp cam 268 duration, edelbrock performer, straight dual exhaust with headers, msd ignition etc.
Le Mans Master
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From: Coming home from Luckenbach Texas
Spend the extra 150 bucks for the Level 2. You'll sleep better knowing you did so. The converter is a matter of personal preference. I went with the 2200 stall unit because my car is pretty lumpy at idle, and I didn't need a lower-stall converter dragging it down while waiting at a stoplight...
