View Full Version : 350 Turbo Or 700r4 For 59 Apache


JIMBO59
08-19-2006, 03:35 AM
I Would Appreciate Feedback On Which Tranny Other Members Have Used And Liked. I Want To Bolt It Up To A 350 Ci Motor.nothing Fancy Or High Performance Just Streetable. Thanks

5Mike7
08-19-2006, 11:03 AM
Do the 700R4 then, as long as you're not hotrodding it or using it as a severe work truck, it'll hold up fine with a standard rebuild...i/e nothing fancy/expensive needed.

Ofcourse the TH350 will hold up as well with a standard rebuild, and would be less expensive, but the OD you get with the 700R4 is nice.

Another option is the 2004R, it has more of a gear ratio like a TH350, along with the OD like the 700R4 has.

CAL 58 GMC
08-19-2006, 04:25 PM
The 700r is a great trans if you’re looking to make her to be a daily drive as long as you get one with all the latest updates. The TH350 is a stronger, more reliable trans according to a few trans shops I talked to. That's why I went with the 350TH for that reason. But, in saying that, everyone has their option of good and bad with both.

dwcsr
08-20-2006, 11:03 AM
I would use the 700, the 200 is also a very popular trans

entourageguy
08-20-2006, 09:42 PM
700 in mine. Lots of bottom end power with low first and cruising hwy at about 1600 rpm in o.d.:cool: :cool:

N2TRUX
08-20-2006, 09:44 PM
I took a perfectly good T350 out of mine to replace it with a 700r4. I wanted the lower first gear and an OD to make my new Ramjet 350 happy out of the hole and on the highway too...:metal:

Kabwe
08-21-2006, 01:05 PM
Do the 700r4 you wont regret it.

b.sharp
08-21-2006, 04:57 PM
Yeah, the 700r4 is a better highway driver due to the overdrive. But they are more than double to have rebuilt, ecspecially if you have to have all the upgrades done to one. The 350 turbo's are more reliable less to rebuild and hold up better to mor horsepower. Again just an opinion but I have a 350 in mine and have rebuilt both tranny's and I'd pick a 350 over a 700 anyday.

Latr,
B.Sharp

JIMBO59
08-24-2006, 08:31 AM
Thanks For All The Great Info.

jds319
08-27-2006, 07:50 PM
Jimbo, do you move a lot of parts for the TF trucks? I live in Del Rio now, but am from Carrollton and make a lot of trips home. I'm eventually going to need a driver's side door and front fender...http://www.geocities.com/jasondschall/truckprofile

JIMBO59
08-27-2006, 11:00 PM
I Have A Bunch Listed On Ebay. My Stuff Is Right Off The Trucks. Not The Best But Thats Why I Dont Charge A Arm And Leg For Them.

jds319
08-27-2006, 11:58 PM
I'll keep an eye out. Will you be at the swap meet in Arlington weekend after next?

JIMBO59
08-29-2006, 11:26 AM
No, I Dont Do The Swap Meets. I Have Tried That In The Past And Its More Work Hauling The Stuff Out To Them Than I Want To Do. Thats Why I Just Post The Stuff On The Internet.