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88 Coupe
Joined: 15 Feb 2004
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Location: Southern California
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 2:15 am Post subject: |
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Hi rage03usa, All
Quote: ........... running that th350 and my 3.73 posi rear end, im going to be turning a lot of rpms over 55 mph............... Welcome to the wonderful world of tradeoffs. The more power you make, the less comfort you can expect.
Where and how much you want to give up is your own decision. Quote: ...........how much power do you think that 200-4r will take with the 126k miles on it?................
You have a high mileage 200, and you have a 350 of unknown history.
If either was in an "as new" condition it would do the job with only a basic shift kit.
If you think the 350 is in good working order, I'd consider using it, and living with the highway RPMs while you save to rebuild the 200.
Since your 200 already has the hi performance internals, any competent trans shop can do a basic rebuild and you'll save shipping charges.
Check with your local mom and pop trans shop for a bench (you do the R & R and they do the trans) price along with a converter and a Trans-go shift kit, for the 200. It might be worth setting aside an extra $300 or so in your trans budget for a 2400 or so stall converter at the same time.
One of the few times I've farmed out a trans, Steve at Bowtie or 200r4 (same place) did a bench rebuild and added the TC lockup relay to my 700. He does quality work, but no better than any other competent shop.
His specialty is the conversion to overdrives in non computer cars, but yours is already done.
Not the first, or the easiest decision you'll need to make.
Regards, Norm |
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rage03usa
Joined: 26 May 2004
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 11:46 am Post subject: |
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dont quote me on this, because i havnt thought about it in a long while... but IIRC my 442 came with a 2400 stall convertor stock, it was part of the 442 package.
EDIT: i have a transgo shift kit for the200-4r sitting next to me, i never got around to installing it because the engine blew. |
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88 Coupe
Joined: 15 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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Hi rage03usa, All.
Quote: ................my 442 came with a 2400 stall convertor stock, it was part of the 442 package................ i have a transgo shift kit for the200-4r sitting next to me........... Looks like you're a little closer than we thought. :lol:
Kit should be a basic 200-1, -2 is overkill for the street, and -3 is race only.
Regards, Norm |
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rage03usa
Joined: 26 May 2004
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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its been a long while since my last post. time for an update... :)
i just tore the 350 down and friday its going to bill trovato for a rebuild... once its back i gotta pull the 307 and swap her in... |
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OldsGuy
Joined: 16 Feb 2004
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Location: Lees Summit MO
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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| I recognise Trovato's name from over at ROP. I have never seen any of his work personally but he seems to have a good reputation as a knowledgable builder. Good luck. |
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88 Coupe
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Hi rage03usa, all
Quote: ........ its going to bill trovato for a rebuild .........
Appreciate the update.
Glad to see you're following thru. :)
Regards, Norm |
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rage03usa
Joined: 26 May 2004
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| Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 12:57 am Post subject: |
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got the engine home from bills shop today.... i must say... it looks great... got started on the paint right away as i noticed a couple small spots where it was starting to rust already... dont worry, some mineral spirits and elbow grease took care of it... 8)
heres some pix to hold you guys over....
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Brando
Joined: 06 Jun 2003
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Location: Michigan, USA
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| Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 1:13 am Post subject: |
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Looks good!! :D
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rage03usa
Joined: 26 May 2004
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| Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 1:29 am Post subject: |
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| heres some of the work done besides the rebuild... bored .30 over, decked .20, ported, big block valves, melling performance cam.... thats all i can think of off the top of my head... its 1:28 am and ive been painting since 9 pm... between the late hour and the paint fumes... im not sure im all here right now.... :lol: |
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rage03usa
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| Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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updated pic.... :wink:
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