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*1974k5blazer* · 01-09-2008, 05:27 PM

200's are junk be warned do not use them in these big of trucks! junk junk junk junk!

badriand · 01-10-2008, 05:53 AM

If you are use to an overdrive, ie newer vehicles go with the 700. I like feel of the 350 myself but if you aren't use to it at first you will be asking yourself "when is this thing going to switch gears". O, yea it doesn't have any more to switch to.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-10-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 1974k5blazer

200's are junk be warned do not use them in these big of trucks! junk junk junk junk!

Sounds like he has some experiences with them..

04Xrider · 01-10-2008, 07:30 AM

I went with the 700R4. It has served me well. I also tow a trailer and a boat from time to time and I like the aggressive 1st gear, it gets you rolling very easily from a stopped position. The space between 1st and second is a little wide for my liking, but I have got used to it. All and all I think the 700R4 is a great trans for pulling and cruising. As far as the least amount of setup, that would be the th350, another good choice, but no over drive and with the cost of gas these days, the 700R4 is worth the extra trouble.

harbourmicah · 01-16-2008, 01:18 PM

dont forget about a 400 if you got some horses

01-09-2008, 05:27 PM	#1
1974k5blazer Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queen Creek AZ Posts: 243	Re: what is the best transmission? 200's are junk be warned do not use them in these big of trucks! junk junk junk junk!

01-10-2008, 05:53 AM	#2
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: what is the best transmission? If you are use to an overdrive, ie newer vehicles go with the 700. I like feel of the 350 myself but if you aren't use to it at first you will be asking yourself "when is this thing going to switch gears". O, yea it doesn't have any more to switch to.

01-10-2008, 07:30 AM	#4
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: what is the best transmission? I went with the 700R4. It has served me well. I also tow a trailer and a boat from time to time and I like the aggressive 1st gear, it gets you rolling very easily from a stopped position. The space between 1st and second is a little wide for my liking, but I have got used to it. All and all I think the 700R4 is a great trans for pulling and cruising. As far as the least amount of setup, that would be the th350, another good choice, but no over drive and with the cost of gas these days, the 700R4 is worth the extra trouble. __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift

01-16-2008, 01:18 PM	#5
harbourmicah Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 70	Re: what is the best transmission? dont forget about a 400 if you got some horses __________________ 1966 chevy short step- under construction http://www.fquick.com/harbourmicah



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