I have a 200-4r in my '71 Skylark, 464ci that was built by a reputable 200-4r builder.
The OD is nice, but with my rather heavy right foot, the 597HP/568TQ big block buick seems to be taking its toll on the transmission. It's to the point where I believe the trans could probably stand to be freshened. It has about 7000 miles behind a stock Buick 350, then about 3000 street miles in it's current configuration, with about 10 1/4 mile passes.
The car weighs 4150 lbs with me in it, and plenty of times when I'm abusing it on the street I will have several friends along pushing the weight easily over 4500 lbs.
I'm thinking of going to a TH400 instead. I find myself driving the 200-4r in "D" alot anyways, with the big nasty cam in my BBB, if the engine RPM's are below the 2000-2200 range and I have the converter locked, it wants to buck and jerk around.
Any input is appreciated!!
Thanks guys!
The OD is nice, but with my rather heavy right foot, the 597HP/568TQ big block buick seems to be taking its toll on the transmission. It's to the point where I believe the trans could probably stand to be freshened. It has about 7000 miles behind a stock Buick 350, then about 3000 street miles in it's current configuration, with about 10 1/4 mile passes.
The car weighs 4150 lbs with me in it, and plenty of times when I'm abusing it on the street I will have several friends along pushing the weight easily over 4500 lbs.
I'm thinking of going to a TH400 instead. I find myself driving the 200-4r in "D" alot anyways, with the big nasty cam in my BBB, if the engine RPM's are below the 2000-2200 range and I have the converter locked, it wants to buck and jerk around.
Any input is appreciated!!
Thanks guys!