Metric T-200 issue - Page 2

Alan Roehrich · 08-25-2024, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

Yes I did and I also said T-200 trans builders are few and far between
That?s the main problem, you aren?t going to be able to get one done in any short time going by what users tell me.

I was hoping for a better outcome but knew i was probably treading water

The way I?ve been driving along with how erratic the car is, a better trans isn?t gonna turn on any lamps

Gotta lot to do before that could happen

Rich, have you reached out to Thomas Arnett? He would probably work you in if you could get it to him. I know Kentucky ain't a short ride. Thomas is a great guy.

1320racer · 08-25-2024, 10:54 AM

Rich, I’m aware of Steve’s medical issues. That said, Steve is a nice guy and I always said a great resource for beginner racers. Unfortunately, I learned that Steve can’t build a reliable 3 speed, at least not a turbo 400 and one of the many issues with my STR built 400 was flaring at the shifts. In 2005 I moved on to arguably the best 3 speed builder and never looked back. Since 2019 I run a glide.

Rich Biebel · 08-25-2024, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Rich, have you reached out to Thomas Arnett? He would probably work you in if you could get it to him. I know Kentucky ain't a short ride. Thomas is a great guy.

No Alan I have not and don't know him
In my area Jack Sepanek is the man when it comes to T-200's
I know getting him to do mine or build another one would take some time
Leon Miranian does them and he probably did the trans I have but likely a number of years ago
I spoke to someone yesterday about how long it took to get a McClay trans since that friend has one....it was months.
I am weighing my options with this car and what direction I'm going to go with it.

L.Fite · 08-25-2024, 10:22 AM

Allways with the negative waves...

1320racer · 08-25-2024, 10:31 AM

Nothing negative about my comment. Rich knows his way around a race car and all things mechanical, he knew where this was going with that trans.

Rich, maybe it was built by STR.

Rich Biebel · 08-25-2024, 10:35 AM

Ed when I owned the car back in 2006-2007 the trans in the car was done by Steve and it worked well !

He also did a trans in one of my dragsters that one also worked very well.

He's not doing to well these days......Age and illness catches up to a lot of people....myself included.

08-25-2024, 10:54 AM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Rich, I’m aware of Steve’s medical issues. That said, Steve is a nice guy and I always said a great resource for beginner racers. Unfortunately, I learned that Steve can’t build a reliable 3 speed, at least not a turbo 400 and one of the many issues with my STR built 400 was flaring at the shifts. In 2005 I moved on to arguably the best 3 speed builder and never looked back. Since 2019 I run a glide.

08-25-2024, 10:22 AM	#4
L.Fite Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 519 Likes: 561 Liked 498 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Allways with the negative waves...

08-25-2024, 10:31 AM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Nothing negative about my comment. Rich knows his way around a race car and all things mechanical, he knew where this was going with that trans. Rich, maybe it was built by STR.

08-25-2024, 10:35 AM	#6
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,320 Likes: 25 Liked 555 Times in 216 Posts	Re: Metric T-200 issue Ed when I owned the car back in 2006-2007 the trans in the car was done by Steve and it worked well ! He also did a trans in one of my dragsters that one also worked very well. He's not doing to well these days......Age and illness catches up to a lot of people....myself included. __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R