...or at least pretty strong... :)
The 700 is a stronger trans, a disadvantage is slightly higher ratios for all gears (except 3rd of course) I say "disadvantage" for those of us who want to get a little more gas mileage out of it. For full race, the 700 is an easy choice.
Aftermarket 700's can be found for around $1550.
Read: trans ratios
The 350's and 400's are good trannys as well but these SS's love the 4th gear.
For more good info on building up the 200's, talk to a GN owner...
Updated by George Dumpit (4/97) TH200-4R build-up parts list: -Hardened stator support -10 vane pump -Hardened chrome pump rings (stock are cast rings and break, another cause of failure), -The newest re-designed pressure regulator valve (it's been re-designed about 4 times so far) -Opening up the front pump seal drainback hole to at least 5/16" to keep from blowing the front seal out. -The Kevlar band is a VERY good band so long as the band clearance is not too tight. -Change the servo apply pin to a 3 ring or 0 ring (longest) pin to apply the band around the direct drum. This along with a GN servo cover, piston and 3rd accumulator piston. -Add the extra clutches to the direct (3rd gear) and overdrive(4th) clutches as well as the hardened forward clutch housing shaft -B&M Stage II shift kit (Transpak) _______________________________________________________________________________ Transmission Supplier list: ART CARR PERFORMANCE TRANSMISSIONS PRODUCTS Dept. CHP (just means you seen it in CHP) 10575 Bechler River Ave. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 962-6655 GER Precision Convertor & Transmission PO Box 40 Oxford PA 19363 1.800.233.3188 215.932.5377 fax 215.932.5353 PMAC Performance - Mike Kurtz 5609 Bellaire Building C Houston, TX 77081 713.666.2616 TCI Automotive One TCI Drive Ashland MS 38603 601.224.8972 601.224.8255 fax Turbo Shop 1-310-669-8101
Proven neck snapping shifts good to roughly 450HP. (estimated)
A higher stall converter along with a nice strong limited-slip rear is also recommended. Good u-joints are a must. Traction bars are a plus. :)