06-27-2003, 10:51 PM | #1 |
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Trans Died
My trans let go tonight. LOTS of metal in the pan.
Now the ? is do I rebuild the T350 to handle the Big Block when it goes in OR go T400. Thoughts and Opinions Please
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06-27-2003, 11:45 PM | #2 |
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have you thought about a 700r4? I hear that th350 can be stronger then th400 build right too. Stock the th350 is weaker but if your going to rebuild so why not put stronger parts in it.
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06-28-2003, 10:26 AM | #3 |
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Good point Alexis and thanks for the input
Anybody else have thoughts on this
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06-28-2003, 10:57 AM | #4 |
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I would personally recommend a 2004R or a 700R4 in this case. Just so long as it's been properly built to handle what you plan for your big block down the road, you'll be fine.
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06-28-2003, 11:09 AM | #5 |
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put the th350 back in.. those 700r4s are more trouble than they are worth. unless you have lots of money do have it done right, even then you chancing it. i hate those dam things!
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06-28-2003, 11:17 AM | #6 |
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If you plan on running a BB, I would go 400 turbo & bolt a Gear vendors on the back. Altho not cheap, the Gear vendors is said to be a very durable O/D unit. good luck,crazyL
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06-28-2003, 01:02 PM | #7 |
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rebuild the 350 with stronger parts, that is what I did with mine & it has held up to all the punishment my BB can give it.
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06-28-2003, 03:58 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for all the input. The T350 is being beefed up. Should have it back Wed $650 includeing TC.
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