3 on the tree to th200r4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OJ1988 · 09-09-2009, 04:00 PM

How tough of a swap will this be?

I believe the 3 speed only has mounts to the bellhousing, no crossmember correct?

If this is the case, what cross member do I need to find?

Can I use a lokar style shifter that bolts to the tranny, and keep my bench seat?

Thanks!

oldblue1968chevy · 09-09-2009, 05:20 PM

free bump id like to know too...

whats the diff. between 700r4/200r4?

Sinister · 09-09-2009, 05:50 PM

I believe Board member ebfabman just did this swap. Maybe PM him if he doesn't see this thread.

cparman · 09-09-2009, 05:55 PM

Ok here is my list

Lokar TV cable for the 200r4
a factory auto column // either tilt or not
an aftermarket transmission crossmember
transmission and torque converter and bolts
flywheel and bolts
transmission cooler lines
make sure your radiator has a place to put the cooler lines
an external transmission cooler is always recommended
you will need to have the driveshaft cut, and a different front yoke installed
a four pin brake light switch for the lockup feature of the torque converter
wiring to the above switch.
You could use a Lokar floor shifter, and I think they are of good quality

You will need to remove the crossmember that currently hold the transmission mounts. It is riveted in. It will not be reused. Once you get the old stuff out of the way, a new column ( if you go that way ) shift linkage to the column ( lokar makes that also ) install the trans, have the driveshaft built, wire the lockup to the converter and you are done

ebfabman · 09-09-2009, 06:37 PM

My 72 used the stock drive shaft and yoke. I used a stock auto crossmember. For now I have the lockup toggled switched. I used a junkyard tv cable along with the carb linkage off a mid 80's GM. Try to use a 3 or 4 row auto raditor with the cooler rather than just an external one. Easy and straight forward. You will love it.

ebfabman · 09-09-2009, 06:42 PM

One more thing, I didn't have to drill any holes, everything lined up to holes already in the frame. I use a stock truck auto tilt and stock shift linkage with only slight mods. so easy a caveman could do it

OJ1988 · 09-09-2009, 07:12 PM

Cool thanks for the info.

What are your thoughts on towing with these trannys?

CSGAS · 09-09-2009, 07:19 PM

The 200-4R is only one inch longer overall than the Saginaw 3-spd, and from what ebfabman says that must be "close enough".

The stock trans crossmembers you can use are, for sure, any 67-72 auto trans except for TH400's; and probably any 73-87(89) crossmembers with the same exception. Many 4-spd crossmembers also have the right bolt spacing for the mount as well.

This goes for 200-4Rs from any G-body or S-10 with a 3.8L or bigger engine, I think there were some Camaro/Firebird 200-4Rs that I would not try to make fit.

ebfabman · 09-09-2009, 07:29 PM

My 2004r came out of a 1988 oldsmobile station wagon. oooooh hot rod

mrein3 · 09-09-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJ1988

Cool thanks for the info.

What are your thoughts on towing with these trannys?

Leave it in drive, not overdrive and you have the same thing as any old 3-speed auto towing in 3rd. The 1 to 1 drive in the 200-4r is pretty much a straight shot through the tranny just like the old time religion non-overdrives.

69lemans · 09-10-2009, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cparman

Ok here is my list

Lokar TV cable for the 200r4
a factory auto column // either tilt or not
an aftermarket transmission crossmember
transmission and torque converter and bolts
flywheel and bolts
transmission cooler lines
make sure your radiator has a place to put the cooler lines
an external transmission cooler is always recommended
you will need to have the driveshaft cut, and a different front yoke installed
a four pin brake light switch for the lockup feature of the torque converter
wiring to the above switch.
You could use a Lokar floor shifter, and I think they are of good quality

You will need to remove the crossmember that currently hold the transmission mounts. It is riveted in. It will not be reused. Once you get the old stuff out of the way, a new column ( if you go that way ) shift linkage to the column ( lokar makes that also ) install the trans, have the driveshaft built, wire the lockup to the converter and you are done

You'll also need a different starter and bolts. Auto and standard starters mount different

ebfabman · 09-10-2009, 10:22 AM

Just use the 153 tooth count flexplate and a block mounted starter that uses one long bolt and one short bolt.

09-09-2009, 04:00 PM	#1
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	3 on the tree to th200r4 How tough of a swap will this be? I believe the 3 speed only has mounts to the bellhousing, no crossmember correct? If this is the case, what cross member do I need to find? Can I use a lokar style shifter that bolts to the tranny, and keep my bench seat? Thanks! __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

09-09-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 free bump id like to know too... whats the diff. between 700r4/200r4? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-09-2009, 05:50 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 I believe Board member ebfabman just did this swap. Maybe PM him if he doesn't see this thread. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 09-09-2009 at 05:51 PM.

09-09-2009, 05:55 PM	#4
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 Ok here is my list Lokar TV cable for the 200r4 a factory auto column // either tilt or not an aftermarket transmission crossmember transmission and torque converter and bolts flywheel and bolts transmission cooler lines make sure your radiator has a place to put the cooler lines an external transmission cooler is always recommended you will need to have the driveshaft cut, and a different front yoke installed a four pin brake light switch for the lockup feature of the torque converter wiring to the above switch. You could use a Lokar floor shifter, and I think they are of good quality You will need to remove the crossmember that currently hold the transmission mounts. It is riveted in. It will not be reused. Once you get the old stuff out of the way, a new column ( if you go that way ) shift linkage to the column ( lokar makes that also ) install the trans, have the driveshaft built, wire the lockup to the converter and you are done

09-09-2009, 06:37 PM	#5
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 My 72 used the stock drive shaft and yoke. I used a stock auto crossmember. For now I have the lockup toggled switched. I used a junkyard tv cable along with the carb linkage off a mid 80's GM. Try to use a 3 or 4 row auto raditor with the cooler rather than just an external one. Easy and straight forward. You will love it.

09-09-2009, 06:42 PM	#6
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 One more thing, I didn't have to drill any holes, everything lined up to holes already in the frame. I use a stock truck auto tilt and stock shift linkage with only slight mods. so easy a caveman could do it

09-09-2009, 07:12 PM	#7
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 Cool thanks for the info. What are your thoughts on towing with these trannys? __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

09-09-2009, 07:19 PM	#8
CSGAS optomistic ah-so Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 544	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 The 200-4R is only one inch longer overall than the Saginaw 3-spd, and from what ebfabman says that must be "close enough". The stock trans crossmembers you can use are, for sure, any 67-72 auto trans except for TH400's; and probably any 73-87(89) crossmembers with the same exception. Many 4-spd crossmembers also have the right bolt spacing for the mount as well. This goes for 200-4Rs from any G-body or S-10 with a 3.8L or bigger engine, I think there were some Camaro/Firebird 200-4Rs that I would not try to make fit. __________________ Rubbing is Racin' Ribbing is Bench Racin' 1970 C-10 lwb Fleetside. Originally 350 2-bbl 3-on-the-tree, m/b, m/w, m/s no a/c. Currently running on a '76 Camaro 305. Last edited by CSGAS; 09-09-2009 at 07:20 PM. Reason: typo

09-09-2009, 07:29 PM	#9
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 My 2004r came out of a 1988 oldsmobile station wagon. oooooh hot rod

09-10-2009, 10:22 AM	#12
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: 3 on the tree to th200r4 Just use the 153 tooth count flexplate and a block mounted starter that uses one long bolt and one short bolt.

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