How much will a stock 2004r take?

[cursor]

This isn't a turbo buick question in particular, but I was told you guys would be the best ones to talk to for this qustion.

I have an 85 cutlass with a 305 and a 2004r which has about 7000 miles since being rebuilt. This summer I plan on building the 305 up abit, I think it should be about 270 hp, and about 290 ft/lbs.

My question is, will the stock (non gn or monte carlo) 2004r hold up to this motor?

I plan on putting a shift kit in as well as a transmission cooler, should I change anything else?

What would be the max horse power I could run and still have this tranny live a long life?

Thanks

 

[chris718]

WWW.CKPERFORMANCE .COM SPECIALIZES IN 2004RS SO MAKE SURE YOU CHECK US OUT WHEN DOING YOUR OHAUL .A STOCK 2004R WITH AN 8 CYL 692 SERVO AND GOOD OHAUL W/STOCK PARTS AND A SHIFT KIT WILL LIVE EASILY AND EFFORTLESSLY UP TO 300 HP /300 LBSFT/

 

[sloride]

Just about ANY tranny will hold up to a 305 their WEAK.

 

[cursor]

Allright thanks, thats just what I want to hear!

 

[WE4]

lol

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Bruce
WE4

 

[REDS HOT AIR]

Re: lol

Originally posted by WE4
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Bruce
WE4

you aint right but guess you already know that .....lol

be pullin one out mine tomarrow bet you'll be getting a call for some billet shafts

 

[Jvette73]

A 200 should have no problem standing behind a 305. These things hold up behind 502's. Also, many of these GN cars are developing serious serious power in front of the 200.

 

[Two Lane]

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBER!

Originally posted by cursor
This isn't a turbo buick question in particular, but I was told you guys would be the best ones to talk to.

My question is, will the stock (non gn or monte carlo) 2004r hold up to this motor?

I plan on putting a shift kit in as well as a transmission cooler, should I change anything else?

First off, WELCOME to the board, Cursor!

The shift kit & trans cooler are 2 excellent and worthwhile ideas.
Keep in mind that not all kits & coolers are created equal, so get the very best of both.

Get a magnetic drain plug installed in your pan and/or put some STRONG magnets in your pan. Change your filter often--at least yearly--or every 10-12K.

Don't go nuts with revving in neutral, then slamming into gear OR downshifting OR lots of holding stall against the brakes.

Hope you'll visit & post often. Let us know how the tranny/car are doing.

HTH