I can't wait to see one of our friends on the list server or a pro-tour'er do the 4L60E with butterfly paddles on the steering wheel. I had admired how fast the road ralley and formula guys could shift, I know it's different technology but still is very high tech.
you know? mike f --- Dave Studly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They did make a TH350C, which was a TH350 with a > lock-up torque converter in > the early 80s. They are typically avoided for any > sort of performance > application. A lock-up torque converter is NOT > overdrive. I agree with > Bill, this shop should probably be avoided with > answers like that. > > > > I like the 200r4 too - in theory. I just don't know > anyone who is running > one. The fact that they are the same overall length > as a Powerglide/TH350 > should make the swap a little easier than a 700r4. > > > > I also like the narrower gear split from 1st to 2nd > (2.74, 1.57) , compared > to the wide split in a 700r4 (3.06, 1.57) > > > > The 700r4 or 200r4 do not need a computer. The > 700r4 was later referred to > as the 4L60. If you get a 4L60E (E=Electronic), you > will need a computer. > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > -Dave > > > > > > _____ > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Bill Lessenberry > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 10:40 AM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] trany change? > > > > t 09:28 AM 5/10/2005, you wrote: > > > > Here it is! Ive got a 64 SS chevelle with a 327 > 350hp with a power glide. > What would a guy do,either 700r4 or a 350 (with lock > up 4th gear??) > I just got off the phone with a guy who says a 350 > lock up is the same as a > over drive.and says it would be cheaper than a > 700r4. any ideas?he says a > kit will be needed since no computer is there. > I would like to make this a daily driver but alittle > cheaper on gas. > any help would be great!!!!!!! > Bob > > > > Never heard of a 350 with 4 gears or a lock up, I > think I'd avoid that shop. > I'd check into a 200R4 if I were you. It'll hold up > fine behind your small > block (even a mild big block) it gives you the > overdrive and it will bolt in > using your stock cross member. A buddy just did > this with his Elky, and > he's very pleased. He got the trans from TCI with a > 2500 Street Fighter > converter. > > BL > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
