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Feb 1, 2017 | 08:48 PM

edzolz

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Trans in Hurst Olds

What transmission came in the 83 Hurst Olds? Turbo 350 or 200 4R?

Feb 1, 2017 | 08:58 PM

oldsmobiledave

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Originally Posted by edzolz

What transmission came in the 83 Hurst Olds? Turbo 350 or 200 4R?

307 2004R 7.5" 3.73 posi optional

Feb 2, 2017 | 03:40 AM

damaged442

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307 2004R 7.5" 3.73 posi optional

When did they switch to 8.5"? 84?

Feb 2, 2017 | 06:22 AM

rob1960

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84 H/Os got the 8.5 rear as did 85 up 442s. Turbo Buicks got it also but with 3.42s with posi optional.

Feb 2, 2017 | 07:28 AM

joe_padavano

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Originally Posted by edzolz

What transmission came in the 83 Hurst Olds? Turbo 350 or 200 4R?

The whole point of the lightning rods was to operate all four forward gears in the 200-4R. Yes, I am aware that Hurst later released aftermarket versions for the three speed trans, but those were never factory installed, and frankly the extra lever is a little ridiculous on a three speed trans.