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Old 11-07-2010, 01:45 AM
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We now have 1980s level technology in the drivetrain! Say hello to 200R4, 4spd automatic with a 65% overdrive and near bolt-in dimensions.



An Art Carr rebuild kit will beef it up, electronically locking torque converter will also contribute to well improved fuel economy at higher speeds Gearing in 1st and 2nd is a bit shorter than the TH350, so it aught to be a little quicker through the lower gears, and the tall OD will put 75-80 mph at 2500 RPM, I estimate. Which is way better than the current 65mph at 3000 rpm, and cruising at 75-80 is a pipedream.

The awesome part about it? I use my stock driveshaft, stock tranny xmember (don't even need to move it), a new trans mount, and adjust the shift linkage. Otherwise, it's basically a bolt-in procedure. Hopefully it will be swapped over the thanksgiving break..
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