[dieseltech]

Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust

The big difference between the 200R4, and 700R4 is the 1st gear ratio. Beyond that they share the same weaknesses of a non-performance trans.

I have heard if you put a OD trans onto a stock column shift your ok. Because the detents are on the trans itself, and not on the steering column.

Myself I am going with the 200R4, and I plan to use it non lock up. The difference in mpg is not much, and with a good trans cooler no loss of life. I will use a 2000 rpm stall so I will gear it so at my final drive speed I am above 2000 rpm. You can run the 700R4 the same way. Provided it is set up to do so.

Ummm the 700r4 backed alot of vette engines in the late 80's early 90's. had one in my 89 vette. I also have a 700r4 in my 86 k10. 305 with 3.42 gears and 37" tires. the 200r4 came in the overdrive A body cars like the cutlass and regal usually behind a v6 or a really small v8. personally i'd run the 700 over the 200.