I have found a guy who has both a 200r4 and a 700r4 rebuilt and I'm researching what is better. Its hard to research from other peoples experience because you can never know what modifications they have done so you never know if its a fair fight, depending on their experience.
I understand the 700r4 has beefier parts and therefore is probably stronger, but the 200r4 has a smoother gear change from 1st to 2nd, (does that really ever seal the deal?).
Based on the following criteria, what would you think makes more sence for me:
Criteria:
- Going into a 66 G10
- I have a chevy 350 v8 - 400hp
- Fabricating a hanger is not a problem
- I don't know what my rear end gearing is yet, (if its easy to change, its a non issue)
- I don't have posi rear end, (but I might get one if its part of the "ideal combination")
- I normally drive fairly aggressively, but this van scares me so i might ease up for survival purposes.
I have to buy it by noon Monday because I'm running out of shop time to my restoration, so I realize I might miss out on alot of good oppinions here but keep it comming as I can't find a string about this and I think this is a worthy topic for future tranny swappers.
Cheers,
Heavy