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Posted: March 14 2008 05:28 PM
 
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What is the gear ratio's of a 700R and a 200R? Which one is better for low end in a 34 Ford Coupe? I was told if I take my 350 Turbo out the 200R would fit right in without cutting the Drive Shaft. If I use the 700R I would have to make the Drive Shaft shorter but by how much?
 
 
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Posted by tlp1968  -  03/14/2008 05:39 PM
I have always been told that the 200 has a better gear ratio. I think it is also less horsepower to turn it.
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Posted by EZRodder  -  03/14/2008 06:23 PM
I intend to swap mine out one of these days and I would only use the 200R. I think there was an extensive discussion on this not too long ago, but you were probably chasing the little white ball in FL.
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Posted by BigAlBre  -  03/14/2008 06:28 PM
I did a 350 to 2004R swap in my 36 during the Extreme Makeover... all I had to do was turn my tranny mount around and enlarge the holes a little... driveshaft is same length... which is why I used the 200...if you use the 700 the driveshaft will have to change also... I am very happy with the 200... talk to the guys at Phoenix Transmission on this site... they will help you with whatever you need
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Posted by Streetrodder007  -  03/14/2008 08:40 PM
200-4r was only built for a short time, but a good trans for a mediumed horsepower hotrods, 1st gear - 4th ( 2.74, 1.57, 1.00, 0.67) , The 700R4 is a great trans, I have had alot of these and thy can be built to hold some power, 1st gear -4th (3.06, 1.62, 1.00, 0.70 or 0.73) , Both are good choices. The 200 is a bolt in for your ride though. All of these gear ratio's can be changed, and the transmissions can be built heavy if you need it.
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Posted by grant6s  -  03/15/2008 09:46 AM
The 700 has a lower first gear than the 200 and seems to be more popular among rodders. May not be as easy to install when swapped for a 350 but overall I think the 700 is a better trans when installed with a big block.
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Posted by rcool33  -  03/15/2008 11:17 AM
I'm running the 700R4 behind my 454 in my coupe and have yet to have any problems. Then again, i haven't really abused it too much. With the 3.06 first gear ratio in the trans and the 3.90s in the rear, the car launches real well from a dead stop. I kind of like stop signs and red lights now, their fun if you know what i mean.
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Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  03/15/2008 11:20 AM
i like the 200 because i can run lower gears and i've destroyed enough 700's to know better
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Posted by shooterx  -  03/15/2008 12:08 PM
Here's all of them...

GM Automatic Transmission Gear Ratios


Name 1st 2nd 3rd Overdrive


Powerglide 1.76 1.00


TH-350 2.52 1.52 1.00


TH-400 2.48 1.48 1.00


700-R4 3.06 1.63 1.00 0.70


200-R4 2.74 1.57 1.00 0.67


4L60 3.06 1.63 1.00 0.70


4L80 2.48 1.48 1.00 0.75
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Posted by flatblack  -  03/15/2008 12:21 PM
A 700r4 drive shaft is 3 inches shorter.
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