I lost track of what you are working with, but these folks have conversion kits for the shifters of many GM vehicles: http://shiftworks.com/kits.htm You should be able to find something there or call them. I've heard plenty of good about their products.
On 5/13/05, bob howard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > BOB : thanks for the info. I have a 327 350 horse and ive wanted to put > something behind that that would get mileage and still have punch. I'll > start looking for one. do you know if the power glide shifter will still > work or do i need a new shifter? Id like to keep the console stock of i can > . > Bob > > -------Original Message------- > > From: The Chevelle Mailing List > Date: 05/12/05 13:51:07 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] trany change? > > I have a 2004R in my 63 Nova and I'm real happy with it. 1st gear is much > better than the 700r4 in a friends Nova and the TH350 I had before the 200 > installation. I first installed it behind a 283 that would not spin a tire > on wet pavement with the TH350 and the difference was unbelievable. I > replaced the 283 with a 350/350 and the 3.08 peg leg with 3.55 posi and one > trip down the strip netted 13.8 and 102 with street tires. The drive shaft > didn't have to be cut but the transmission mount had to be custom built. > 1st gen Nova's don't have frames nor did they ever have the TH400 as an > option so a Chevelle mount should be much easier to make fit. > Bob Haggard > > > > From: "Dave Studly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > > I like the 200r4 too - in theory. I just don't know anyone who is running > > one. The fact that they are the same overall length as a Powerglide/TH350 > > should make the swap a little easier than a 700r4. > > > > > > > > I also like the narrower gear split from 1st to 2nd (2.74, 1.57) , > compared > > to the wide split in a 700r4 (3.06, 1.57) > > > > > > > > The 700r4 or 200r4 do not need a computer. The 700r4 was later referred > to > > as the 4L60. If you get a 4L60E (E=Electronic), you will need a computer. > > > > > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > > > > > -Dave > > > > > > > > > > > > _____ > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > Bill Lessenberry > > Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 10:40 AM > > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] trany change? > > > > > > > > t 09:28 AM 5/10/2005, you wrote: > > > > > > > > Here it is! Ive got a 64 SS chevelle with a 327 350hp with a power glide. > > What would a guy do,either 700r4 or a 350 (with lock up 4th gear??) > > I just got off the phone with a guy who says a 350 lock up is the same as > a > > over drive.and says it would be cheaper than a 700r4. any ideas?he says a > > kit will be needed since no computer is there. > > I would like to make this a daily driver but alittle cheaper on gas. > > any help would be great!!!!!!! > > Bob > > > > > > > > Never heard of a 350 with 4 gears or a lock up, I think I'd avoid that > shop. > > I'd check into a 200R4 if I were you. It'll hold up fine behind your > small > > block (even a mild big block) it gives you the overdrive and it will bolt > in > > using your stock cross member. A buddy just did this with his Elky, and > > he's very pleased. He got the trans from TCI with a 2500 Street Fighter > > converter. > > > > BL > > > > > > > > > > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
