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Well, the next stage of my build is the Transmission.
I've done a lot of looking into this and decided to go with the 700r4.
I found someone local that is really familiar with the 700r4 and is willing to build me a "Heavy Duty" unit for my Vette. He said he uses the 30 (or 31? I can't remember) spline input shafts, and he said he would use Kevlar clutches for me. I told him I was going to install it into my car with the stock 200hp 305 for a while, until my motor is built. He said he would give me the appropriate TC and when I was done with the motor, he would re-stall my TC for a small fee (about half of a new one).
He did ask me a couple of questions;
How much power am I currently running? (200, of course).
How much will I be running? (about 400hp)
How do I want my TC to lock up?
So, here are my questions;
What size stall would you run on a stock 200hp 305?
What is the redline of a stock 305?
What size stall should I go with once my motor is done?
What way do I want my TC to lock up?
I was thinking of a B&M controller, but wanted your opinions on that subject.
How much is my stock TH350 worth?
It has 84,000 miles on it and works AWESOME!
And if you all are wondering, he's going to charge me about $1000 for the transmission and TC. I'm doing the labor (of course). He is giving me a 12 month/12k mile warranty.
He REALLY wants my TH350 for the core. That's why I'm asking how much its worth.
I'm sure I may be missing a few details, I'll post them as I think of them.
Thanks for the input!
I've done a lot of looking into this and decided to go with the 700r4.
I found someone local that is really familiar with the 700r4 and is willing to build me a "Heavy Duty" unit for my Vette. He said he uses the 30 (or 31? I can't remember) spline input shafts, and he said he would use Kevlar clutches for me. I told him I was going to install it into my car with the stock 200hp 305 for a while, until my motor is built. He said he would give me the appropriate TC and when I was done with the motor, he would re-stall my TC for a small fee (about half of a new one).
He did ask me a couple of questions;
How much power am I currently running? (200, of course).
How much will I be running? (about 400hp)
How do I want my TC to lock up?
So, here are my questions;
What size stall would you run on a stock 200hp 305?
What is the redline of a stock 305?
What size stall should I go with once my motor is done?
What way do I want my TC to lock up?
I was thinking of a B&M controller, but wanted your opinions on that subject.
How much is my stock TH350 worth?
It has 84,000 miles on it and works AWESOME!
And if you all are wondering, he's going to charge me about $1000 for the transmission and TC. I'm doing the labor (of course). He is giving me a 12 month/12k mile warranty.
He REALLY wants my TH350 for the core. That's why I'm asking how much its worth.
I'm sure I may be missing a few details, I'll post them as I think of them.
Thanks for the input!