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one9six9 · 07-13-2007, 09:26 AM

Does anyone have a 250 I6 with a 700R4 tranny in there trucks? I am pulling the my 250/TH350 to swap it over to another chassis, and I know know would be the time to do the 4-spd upgrade.
If anyone does have the setup, how do you like it? Do you have a problem with the step between 1st and 2nd gear like I have heard mentioned?
I know that I would have to get a TV cable, and the correct wiring to make it work, but since this is my daily driver I don't want to regret not doing the swap when everthing is apart now.

Keith

Longhorn Man · 07-13-2007, 02:59 PM

I'd go with the 200 4R personally... it'll bolt right in with no drive shaft mods (slide the X-member to the TH400 spot) and it doesn't have the stupid gap between 1 and 2 like the 700 does.

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-13-2007, 04:01 PM

is the 200 4r a newer style trans and as heavy duty ? i,d like to do this swap aslo in one of my trucks.
bob

Longhorn Man · 07-13-2007, 07:54 PM

it ran along beside the 700 as far as years.
I wouldn't call either one heavy duty, I'd call them both light duty myself.
They both have one or two strong points, and many weak points.
UNless you plan on beating the crap outta it, or towing, the strength won't matter bolted iup to an inline.
And if you do plan on beating the crap or towing, I would second guess the automatic overdrive thought all together.

2bits · 07-13-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I'd go with the 200 4R personally... it'll bolt right in with no drive shaft mods (slide the X-member to the TH400 spot) and it doesn't have the stupid gap between 1 and 2 like the 700 does.

BCOWANWHEELS · 07-13-2007, 11:30 PM

think i,ll just go with my first plan and install a nv4500, 5spd O.D.

07-13-2007, 09:26 AM	#1
one9six9 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 64	250 I6 with a 700R4 Does anyone have a 250 I6 with a 700R4 tranny in there trucks? I am pulling the my 250/TH350 to swap it over to another chassis, and I know know would be the time to do the 4-spd upgrade. If anyone does have the setup, how do you like it? Do you have a problem with the step between 1st and 2nd gear like I have heard mentioned? I know that I would have to get a TV cable, and the correct wiring to make it work, but since this is my daily driver I don't want to regret not doing the swap when everthing is apart now. Keith

07-13-2007, 02:59 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 250 I6 with a 700R4 I'd go with the 200 4R personally... it'll bolt right in with no drive shaft mods (slide the X-member to the TH400 spot) and it doesn't have the stupid gap between 1 and 2 like the 700 does.

07-13-2007, 04:01 PM	#3
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: 250 I6 with a 700R4 is the 200 4r a newer style trans and as heavy duty ? i,d like to do this swap aslo in one of my trucks. bob __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16 Last edited by BCOWANWHEELS; 07-13-2007 at 04:02 PM.

07-13-2007, 07:54 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 250 I6 with a 700R4 it ran along beside the 700 as far as years. I wouldn't call either one heavy duty, I'd call them both light duty myself. They both have one or two strong points, and many weak points. UNless you plan on beating the crap outta it, or towing, the strength won't matter bolted iup to an inline. And if you do plan on beating the crap or towing, I would second guess the automatic overdrive thought all together.

07-13-2007, 11:30 PM	#6
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: 250 I6 with a 700R4 think i,ll just go with my first plan and install a nv4500, 5spd O.D. __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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