I was wanting to put a 200-r4 in my skylark, but I heard that they are a little weak. I know that they can be built up. so I was wondering what the avarage cost of building up a 200-r4 to handle a 455 arround 350-400 hp would cost me? I would rather have a manual trans. but really don't know what to look for, if I got a Muncie or Borg Warner Would I have to have an adapter? Or is there any desent manual trans that I might find in a junk yard maby out of a Trans Am or Camero or somthing. Thank you in advance for any help
200r4 Trans Built Hey James Find a local shop that has knowledge about these trannys!!! A proper job done will run $1200 you will love the .67 ratio in OD. :bglasses: Make sure you get the right converter for your ride. :laugh: Good Luck!! Nick White 69 Skylark 494/200r4/355eaton 12bolt 72 LeSabre 355/200r4/342 cruiser :bglasses: 70GS455 convert soon to get 200r4 :beer
That $1200 is about right. Just remember to add for a converter, driveshaft redo if you're not running a th350, TV cable and brackets up by carb, fluids, wiring for lockup switch if you're having a lockup trans. Probably another $500 for all that stuff. I'm in the middle of doing my car right now. Price was double for me with a built-to-the-hilt trans and killer converter.
