Metric 200 Trans

[Rob Petrie E395]

If you were in the salvage yard looking for a 200 to be modified for racing. Is one better than another or are they all the same? If there is a difference whats the best models to look for it in?

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

If you were in the salvage yard looking for a 200 to be modified for racing. Is one better than another or are they all the same? If there is a difference whats the best models to look for it in?

I suppose a V8 car, if it has the original transmission, might be better. It is highly unlikely to find an original Metric 200 in the car it came in at this point, production ceased a long time ago. Maybe a Malibu, if you happened to find an old 305 V8 car with low miles in great shape.

[FED 387]

look at 76-87 v6 G bodys /some of the V8 cars had them too--some 76-about 82 Fbodys maybe an Olds/Impala from the same era-- they are out there you just hafta find an older car--- maybe even buy the whole car if you can find a clunker "real cheap" -- even some Isuzu cars had them ---overall usually found in low HP lighter weight vehicles

[Rob Petrie E395]

Thanks guys. I have access to a salvage yard that went out of business in the early 90's. Its like walking through the jungle now but there are a ton of cars there. Next time I am down that way I will see what I can find.

[G Anderson]

[QUOTE=Rob Petrie E395;422695]If you were in the salvage yard looking for a 200 to be modified for racing. Is one better than another or are they all the same? If there is a difference whats the best models to look for it in?[/QUO

200-C is what I have been told and look for the later ones that have the input shaft extension for the lock-up converter

[ss3011]

The 200-C was first released in 1981. There were several fixes in that series of transmissions, including an improved servo assembly and 3rd gear circuit, and an improved pump assembly. From 1981 through 1988 the basic transmission was the same.

[Mark Yacavone]

[quote=G Anderson;423044]

Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

If you were in the salvage yard looking for a 200 to be modified for racing. Is one better than another or are they all the same? If there is a difference whats the best models to look for it in?[/QUO

200-C is what I have been told and look for the later ones that have the input shaft extension for the lock-up converter

Yes, and the plug for the lock up wiring.
We just chop the nub off the input shaft with a cut off wheel.
Some of the early models had a large, single piston servo which can be used in a real low budget build.

[joe huestis]

Would a metric 200 from a '76 Chevy 305 work as a decent core for a small block stock elim. application ?

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by joe huestis

Would a metric 200 from a '76 Chevy 305 work as a decent core for a small block stock elim. application ?

Yes ,it would be fine.
I just took in an early Chevy T 200 nice working core this morning.
I can build someone a nice budget starter unit just like the one in Tibor's car...Turbo Action valve body..forward or reverse, low drag tricks, etc

$1000 plus shipping ...paid for in advance.
Let me know if someone wants it.
Call or write, text

[impstocker]

Could I use a 200 in my BBC 396/325 65 Impala I am building? Weight would be 3800-4100 lb car. I have a TH 350 I plan on putting in the car- just wondering?

Will Lamprecht 65 Impala I/SA in progress