[khayhur]

someone just gave me a 200-4r tranny and I plan to switch the thm350 in my 77 for it. they say it does need rebuilt. I cant seem to find any info on it though. I am hoping one of you guys can help out with that.
Drivers side Bellhousing top...402 cast
Passenger side Bellhousing top... CU41 black print
Driverside Bellhousing side... Hydra-Matic 8634005
Below that is CFD 2 with a 3-sectioned circle containing 1280 & 22
Driversside almost rear on a little ear... 1BJ177678
Passenger side Yellow Tag...huge C on left.. Huge U on right... 81U in the center and 8101-16-81 on bottom.
i really want to know what this transmission is from and how I should go about rebuilding it. Thanks in advance

 

[Keyser Sose]

PM trannymike, he's great!

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[khayhur]

thanks

 

[TrannyMike]

The trans will fit onto your motor. 2004R's are combo cases which means it will bolt to any GM V8. I recommend calling ATSG at 800-245-7722 and buying the 2004R manual. That is the best one around and has tear down and reassembly pictures and descriptions. It probably cost $30. ATSG is the Automatic Transmission Service Group. I'd look at that then decide if you're up to doing this yourself. If you do decide to do it, this manual will be very helpful. :beer:

 

[P8riot]

I have purchased that same manual in preparation for MY 200 4r rebuild later this year. I have skimmed through it and it seems to be chock full-o' rebuild info goodness.

X2 on the purchase.

 

[chevyefi]

someone just gave me a 200-4r tranny and I plan to switch the thm350 in my 77 for it. they say it does need rebuilt. I cant seem to find any info on it though. I am hoping one of you guys can help out with that.
Drivers side Bellhousing top...402 cast
Passenger side Bellhousing top... CU41 black print
Driverside Bellhousing side... Hydra-Matic 8634005
Below that is CFD 2 with a 3-sectioned circle containing 1280 & 22
Driversside almost rear on a little ear... 1BJ177678
Passenger side Yellow Tag...huge C on left.. Huge U on right... 81U in the center and 8101-16-81 on bottom.

If the tag has huge C U then it may be a 7CU 8CU 9CU or 0CU (first digit as the year.) Double check that 81U; it seems like that may be a digit off.

 

[TrannyMike]

If the tag has huge C U then it may be a 7CU 8CU 9CU or 0CU (first digit as the year.) Double check that 81U; it seems like that may be a digit off.

You don't need to waste time trying to decipher these numbers. All 2004R's use the same rebuild kit and shift kits. :beer:

 

[Mr.NastyTimes_86_eLky]

Ive read that 200-4r can take up to 450-500hps... can anyone make truth of this.. I read that trying to find out which tranny I had. which ended up being that one..

 

[TrannyMike]

Ive read that 200-4r can take up to 450-500hps... can anyone make truth of this.. I read that trying to find out which tranny I had. which ended up being that one..

If built correctly a 2004R can take that much horsepower and has great gear ratios. :beer:

 

[Keyser Sose]

The Grand National guys run 10s with them in the 1/4 mile, that tell ya somethin???

:nanawrench:

 

[chevyefi]

You don't need to waste time trying to decipher these numbers. All 2004R's use the same rebuild kit and shift kits. :beer:

I'm aware; good point to bring up.

Having bought a car with an 8CAF and replaced it with a 7CZF, I like to know a little bit more about what core I'm buying.:beer:

 

[SSelkokid87]

I have a level 2 gearstar 200 4R that can handle 400 horses.. great trany.. I have my stock trany sitting in my storage room... it also needs a rebuild.. my gearstar trany is worth 2,000$ and I paid 500$ for it! Overall 200 4R kick ass!