200 4r vs turbo 350
August 30th, 2009, 04:46 PM
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200 4r vs turbo 350
I have both,[200 4r not a G/N] it cost almost three times as much to build the 200 with the good stuff as opose to the 350,I can't quite see how thats worth it on a car to be driven under 6k a year, Help me out here,pros/cons please. Thanks
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August 31st, 2009, 07:26 AM
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Most people who are going with the 200 are looking for the overdrive for the gas milage. In your case I don't see the point because your not going to be driving it much. The 350 will work fine for your use
August 31st, 2009, 07:36 AM
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You could probably come up with some estimate of the gas mileage difference and then do the math on 6,000 miles a year. The payback would probably be a long time. I would go with the 350.
August 31st, 2009, 10:35 AM
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It's not just the gas mileage, though that's one reason why I'm building a 200-4R. Also keep in mind that the OD top gear, coupled with the steeper first gear (2.76:1 vs. 2.52:1) allows you to run a steeper final drive ratio, and still keep the engine RPMs bearable at freeway speeds. 4.11 gears with a 200-4R is like running 2.78:1 gears with a TH350 - engine RPMs at 60 MPH will be about the same. On the other hand, off-the-line acceleration will be decidedly different.
August 31st, 2009, 06:37 PM
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I think I should've started from the beginning.First of all this is my first attempt at building anything of this magnitude.I have a lot of Very Good People to Thank,for I could not do all of this on my own.Now,here is what I have and whats been done so far.
1933 Oldsmobile 4or. sedan.Wood floors replaced.new fire wall,Fatman stage2 hub to hub IFS kit with power rack,Ididit steering column,Under floor master cylinder and power booster.Stuff on hand that has not been installed yet.403 olds,chassis engineering rear end kit,Snap harness,7.5 10 bolt 3:23 posi.
1933 Oldsmobile 4or. sedan.Wood floors replaced.new fire wall,Fatman stage2 hub to hub IFS kit with power rack,Ididit steering column,Under floor master cylinder and power booster.Stuff on hand that has not been installed yet.403 olds,chassis engineering rear end kit,Snap harness,7.5 10 bolt 3:23 posi.
September 1st, 2009, 07:40 AM
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We need to see some pictures of this project, sounds interesting. Now that I know more about your ride and the extent you have gone to already then I vote for the 200-4R might as well go the extra step and have the best combo as Joe stated.
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