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Is the TH200 a good transmission?
These transmissions, when properly adjusted and maintained, can be as reliable a unit as any other GM automatic. TH200-4Rs are also readily available from your local pick-a-part because they were used in many different GM body styles, from A and G-Bodies right up to full-size cars.
How strong is a 200r4?
When power becomes a necessity, a customized 200-4R transmission with the appropriate torque converter can hit over 700hp and 675 ft. -lbs.
Does a TH200 have overdrive?
There are several advantages to the TH200-4R: It has a better First-gear ratio, it’s generally the least expensive overdrive automatic, and best of all, it’s virtually a bolt-in replacement for Powerglide/TH350 transmissions.
What cars did the 200R4 come in?
The TH-200-4R was used in GM rear-wheel-drive cars equipped with the 231 Buick, 301 Pontiac, and the Oldsmobile 307, 350 gas and 350 diesel engines from 1981-’90; however, many Chevrolet 267 and 305 V-8s also used the TH-200-4R because of the multi-fit bellhousing.
Is a 200R4 better than a 700R4?
There is also the longer nature of the 700R4 which requires certain modifications in order to cross member and driveshaft. Conversely, the 200-4R can be made to be stronger than the 700R4. It is, however, worthy to note that the 200-4R is popularly known as the weaker of the 200-4R/700R4 pair.
What does th-200 stand for?
The Henschel Wehrtechnik TH-200, TH-400, and TH-800 are a family of wheeled armoured fighting vehicles by Thyssen-Henschel. Their development was loosely related to the Spähpanzer Luchs.
What’s the difference between a TH200 and a TH350?
According to the tranny pan pics in my PAW catalog, the th200 has 2 bolt holes in this area. Also according to that catalog, the th200 pan looks almost identical to the th350, except that the cutout is larger on the 200 pan, and it has 2 holes there.
What is the drive train of the TH200 like?
The drive train is installed inside the vehicle for added crew protection. The combat weight is more than twice that of the TH200 at 24,500 kg due to the addition of the 105 mm gun turret and larger 435 hp engine which limits it fording at 1.2 m thereby losing the flexibility of heli-portability and amphibious movement.