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Rick: thanks for the info. I checked it out and they have everything i need it looks like. this is a new deal for me ,never changed one out but it cant be to bad or i can take it to someone who can do it.any special converter you suggest? Jim wanting to take out a power glide and put in a 200r4.
thanks again for your help and the others who responded. maybe my 64 SS will really go now:-)  Bob
64SS Chevelle
65SS Chevelle
-------Original Message-------
Date: 05/14/05 09:36:31
Subject: Re: RE: [Chevelle-list] trany change?
I lost track of what you are working with, but these folks have
conversion kits for the shifters of many GM vehicles:
there or call them. I've heard plenty of good about their products.
>
> 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
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> 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
> >
> >
> >
>
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>
>
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
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