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Northern cali chevys · 07-22-2013, 03:10 PM

Hello everyone, its been roughly a year since I was on the forum last due to purchasing my first home and having to put aside my 68 stepside project. I am finally back on it. I have a zz4 crate engine in it and a buddy of mine gave me his built 200r4. Originally I was going to go with a turbo 350 but since the 200 has an extra gear I am considering it instead but I just dont know how the fitment would be. Anyone have any input? Thanks.
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cdowns · 07-22-2013, 03:58 PM

first learn that the tranny is a 200 4R
it is pretty mucha direct replacement for a turbo 350 that has the short 6"tailshaft

Northern cali chevys · 07-22-2013, 04:34 PM

Cdowns thanks for the reply. It is definitely a 200 4r. So drive shaft and crossmembers are not going to need any modification?
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cdowns · 07-22-2013, 04:42 PM

no shaft or crossmember mods needed for a short tailshaft 350 // the one tricky thing is getting the TVcable setup correctly for a long tranny life

Northern cali chevys · 07-22-2013, 04:51 PM

Perfect. I may have to take it to a tranny shop for that because I've burnt up 2 700s on my iroc from the tv cable not being properly adjusted. Unless I can get a good step by step how to on here from someone.
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geezer#99 · 07-22-2013, 05:35 PM

Look here for info for your TV cable set up.
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml

Northern cali chevys · 07-22-2013, 05:54 PM

Thanks geezer#99. There's good info on that link.
Anyone think I should stick with the th350 aposed to the 200? I plan on using the truck as an everyday driver with the occasional track meets.
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**derotoreut** · 07-22-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Northern cali chevys

Thanks geezer#99. There's good info on that link.
Anyone think I should stick with the th350 aposed to the 200? I plan on using the truck as an everyday driver with the occasional track meets.
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I think you should stick with the TH350 and I'll just take the 200 4R off your hands.

Northern cali chevys · 07-23-2013, 10:35 AM

Haha never hurts to try Derotoreut .
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Northern cali chevys · 07-23-2013, 10:37 AM

Anyone know if a 69 chevy van tilt column would work in my 68? Would it need shortening or any other mods? I found one pretty cheap I just don't want to waste my time making the hour n a half drive for nothing.
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BlackedOut67shorty · 07-24-2013, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Northern cali chevys

Anyone know if a 69 chevy van tilt column would work in my 68? Would it need shortening or any other mods? I found one pretty cheap I just don't want to waste my time making the hour n a half drive for nothing.
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van columns are a good amount shorter, you will need the intermidiate shaft to be lengthend, they usually have plastic rivits you can melt to extend them out. The column will be tight but it can be done, did it with my 67

kaycee · 07-24-2013, 10:03 AM

Just swapped in a 4L60 in place of the TH-350 last winter after f@##$%^ with the cable and brackets I ponyed up and bought the Bowtie tv made easykit.No problems so far and wished I would of switched them

years/miles ago

Northern cali chevys · 07-24-2013, 11:15 AM

Kaycee where can I get that tv cable made easy from. Nobody likes to struggle.lol
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07-22-2013, 03:10 PM	#1
Northern cali chevys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 16	turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Hello everyone, its been roughly a year since I was on the forum last due to purchasing my first home and having to put aside my 68 stepside project. I am finally back on it. I have a zz4 crate engine in it and a buddy of mine gave me his built 200r4. Originally I was going to go with a turbo 350 but since the 200 has an extra gear I am considering it instead but I just dont know how the fitment would be. Anyone have any input? Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

07-22-2013, 03:58 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 first learn that the tranny is a 200 4R it is pretty mucha direct replacement for a turbo 350 that has the short 6"tailshaft __________________ 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

07-22-2013, 04:34 PM	#3
Northern cali chevys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 16	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Cdowns thanks for the reply. It is definitely a 200 4r. So drive shaft and crossmembers are not going to need any modification? Posted via Mobile Device

07-22-2013, 04:42 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 no shaft or crossmember mods needed for a short tailshaft 350 // the one tricky thing is getting the TVcable setup correctly for a long tranny life __________________ 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

07-22-2013, 04:51 PM	#5
Northern cali chevys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 16	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Perfect. I may have to take it to a tranny shop for that because I've burnt up 2 700s on my iroc from the tv cable not being properly adjusted. Unless I can get a good step by step how to on here from someone. Posted via Mobile Device

07-22-2013, 05:35 PM	#6
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,777	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Look here for info for your TV cable set up. http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml

07-22-2013, 05:54 PM	#7
Northern cali chevys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 16	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Thanks geezer#99. There's good info on that link. Anyone think I should stick with the th350 aposed to the 200? I plan on using the truck as an everyday driver with the occasional track meets. Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2013, 10:35 AM	#9
Northern cali chevys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 16	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Haha never hurts to try Derotoreut . Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2013, 10:37 AM	#10
Northern cali chevys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 16	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Anyone know if a 69 chevy van tilt column would work in my 68? Would it need shortening or any other mods? I found one pretty cheap I just don't want to waste my time making the hour n a half drive for nothing. Posted via Mobile Device

07-24-2013, 10:03 AM	#12
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,463	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Just swapped in a 4L60 in place of the TH-350 last winter after f@##$%^ with the cable and brackets I ponyed up and bought the Bowtie tv made easykit.No problems so far and wished I would of switched them years/miles ago __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327/4L60

07-24-2013, 11:15 AM	#13
Northern cali chevys Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 16	Re: turbo 350 vs. 200r4 Kaycee where can I get that tv cable made easy from. Nobody likes to struggle.lol Posted via Mobile Device

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