200r Tranny ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70GMCer · 10-10-2007, 05:51 PM

I have a 700r4 waiting in the wings to go into my lwb. I have to get the drive shaft shortened 3". Now I have a chance to get a 200r with 55,000 miles on it for $150 and then I wouldn't have to do the drive shaft because they are the same length as the 350 turbo. What should I do? Opinions needed......

krue · 10-10-2007, 06:26 PM

I'd go with the 200.

67_C-30 · 10-10-2007, 06:51 PM

Me too...hundred!!

**SactoJim** · 10-10-2007, 06:59 PM

200 definately has the better gear spread....BUT I think in stock form the 700 is a little stouter than the 200. What did the 200 come out of?

Given the choice between a built 200 or 700, I would choose the 200.

70GMCer · 10-10-2007, 07:13 PM

I know the 700 has a stouter 1st gear, but how often will I need that. I've heard that you can get some good 200's that are supposed to be better than the 700's. Don't know how true this is. This was supposed to have came out of a 87 Monte.....I'm waiting for another reply from the guy as to where he's located from me. He acts hungry 'cause he was selling both the 305 and trans together, but said he'd split them up, "when am I coming down to get it". Think I'll see if he takes $100.

67_C-30 · 10-10-2007, 07:43 PM

The guys that build those 80's Buick Grand Nationals with turbo 3.8's pretty much use them exclusively. I have seen 9 seconds GN's with 200R's.

cdowns · 10-10-2007, 07:48 PM

i would go 2004r (i use www.fbperformance.com to build my stuff)

but i wouldnt go thru the work of installing either the 2004r or the 700r4 without having it built to take the abuse of highspeed heavy load touring

**SactoJim** · 10-10-2007, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

The guys that build those 80's Buick Grand Nationals with turbo 3.8's pretty much use them exclusively. I have seen 9 seconds GN's with 200R's.

Art Carr.......200R4 Guru.

70GMCer · 10-11-2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

Art Carr.......200R4 Guru.

Don't mean to change the subject, but I remember when Art Carr was also just into Chrysler trannys. I remember back in the early 70's, he was making what he called "Clutch Flite" tranny. They were 727 trans with the bell housing cut off, and a clutch setup made. I wanted one of those so bad, but, $500 back then was a lot of money.

shortbed70 · 10-11-2007, 06:00 PM

I need a 200r4! I cant afford 1000 dollers to build either one of my 700 and then have the shaft shortened etc... Buick gn's had the boost valve and servos already installed I believe so they are stronger than the monte,caprice etc 200's.

10-10-2007, 05:51 PM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	200r Tranny ? I have a 700r4 waiting in the wings to go into my lwb. I have to get the drive shaft shortened 3". Now I have a chance to get a 200r with 55,000 miles on it for $150 and then I wouldn't have to do the drive shaft because they are the same length as the 350 turbo. What should I do? Opinions needed...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-10-2007, 06:26 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: 200r Tranny ? I'd go with the 200. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-10-2007, 06:51 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 200r Tranny ? Me too...hundred!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-10-2007, 06:59 PM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 200r Tranny ? 200 definately has the better gear spread....BUT I think in stock form the 700 is a little stouter than the 200. What did the 200 come out of? Given the choice between a built 200 or 700, I would choose the 200. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-10-2007, 07:13 PM	#5
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: 200r Tranny ? I know the 700 has a stouter 1st gear, but how often will I need that. I've heard that you can get some good 200's that are supposed to be better than the 700's. Don't know how true this is. This was supposed to have came out of a 87 Monte.....I'm waiting for another reply from the guy as to where he's located from me. He acts hungry 'cause he was selling both the 305 and trans together, but said he'd split them up, "when am I coming down to get it". Think I'll see if he takes $100. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

10-10-2007, 07:43 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 200r Tranny ? The guys that build those 80's Buick Grand Nationals with turbo 3.8's pretty much use them exclusively. I have seen 9 seconds GN's with 200R's. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-10-2007, 07:48 PM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 200r Tranny ? i would go 2004r (i use www.fbperformance.com to build my stuff) but i wouldnt go thru the work of installing either the 2004r or the 700r4 without having it built to take the abuse of highspeed heavy load touring __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 10-10-2007 at 07:50 PM.

10-11-2007, 06:00 PM	#10
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: 200r Tranny ? I need a 200r4! I cant afford 1000 dollers to build either one of my 700 and then have the shaft shortened etc... Buick gn's had the boost valve and servos already installed I believe so they are stronger than the monte,caprice etc 200's. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

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