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BOB : thanks for the info. I have a 327 350 horse and ive wanted to put something behind that that would get mileage and still have punch. I'll start looking for one. do you know if the power glide shifter will still work or do i need a new shifter? Id like to keep the console stock of i can .
Bob
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Date: 05/12/05 13:51:07
Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] trany change?
I have a 2004R in my 63 Nova and I'm real happy with it. 1st gear is much better than the 700r4 in a friends Nova and the TH350 I had before the 200 installation. I first installed it behind a 283 that would not spin a tire on wet pavement with the TH350 and the difference was unbelievable. I replaced the 283 with a 350/350 and the 3.08 peg leg with 3.55 posi and one trip down the strip netted 13.8 and 102 with street tires. The drive shaft didn't have to be cut but the transmission mount had to be custom built. 1st gen Nova's don't have frames nor did they ever have the TH400 as an option so a Chevelle mount should be much easier to make fit.
Bob Haggard
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> 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
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> I also like the narrower gear split from 1st to 2nd (2.74, 1.57) , compared
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> The 700r4 or 200r4 do not need a computer. The 700r4 was later referred to
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 10:40 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] trany change?
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> t 09:28 AM 5/10/2005, you wrote:
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> 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
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> 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
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> BL
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