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unstable bob gable · 01-19-2009, 10:47 PM

The 200-4R is smaller and lighter than a 700-R, and the first gear ratio is 2.74, vs. 3.06 in the 700. Unless yer looking to pull stumps with yer car, the 200 1st gear is way more manageable. I have 200-4Rs in both my AMX and Turbo T, and unless some low tech, high falutin' 6 or 8 speed auto comes down the pike, I will probably always use 200-4Rs. In fact the only down side I've found is that the 200-4R tailshaft is part of the body casting. Since this makes it non-removable, a Gear Vendor O/D unit cannot be added.

And for the record concerning TCI: I had one of their convertors and one of their TH 400 trannies go *POOF* on me after very few miles behind a mild 455 Olds. After that I swore I would NEVER use a tranny from anyone that I couldn't visit in person if there was a problem.

01-19-2009, 10:47 PM	#40
unstable bob gable American Road Warrior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wastelands of NJ Posts: 6,116 iTrader: (2)	The 200-4R is smaller and lighter than a 700-R, and the first gear ratio is 2.74, vs. 3.06 in the 700. Unless yer looking to pull stumps with yer car, the 200 1st gear is way more manageable. I have 200-4Rs in both my AMX and Turbo T, and unless some low tech, high falutin' 6 or 8 speed auto comes down the pike, I will probably always use 200-4Rs. In fact the only down side I've found is that the 200-4R tailshaft is part of the body casting. Since this makes it non-removable, a Gear Vendor O/D unit cannot be added. And for the record concerning TCI: I had one of their convertors and one of their TH 400 trannies go POOF on me after very few miles behind a mild 455 Olds. After that I swore I would NEVER use a tranny from anyone that I couldn't visit in person if there was a problem. __________________ unstable bob gable: LEGENDARY LEGEND, ICONIC ICON, AND AMERICAN BAD AZZ!!! 1991 Dodge Spirit R/T: Gran'pa lookin' 150+ mph turbo rocket. 2013 Dodge Avenger RT: Wastelands cruiser. 2008 Crown Vic Police Interceptor: 'Nuff said! THE ONLY THING THAT SUCKS WORSE THEN IMPORTS ARE RICED OUT IMPORTS!!! Last edited by unstable bob gable; 01-19-2009 at 10:52 PM.