okay guys, some feedback,
the TH400-NP2808 swap to TH700R4-NP208 went fine.
- crossmember fitted perfectly
- axles didnt need any work, fitted perfectly
- speedo cable fitted perfectly
- shifter only needed only small adjustment
- OD now connected via Lockupkit from Bowtieoverdrives
- needed to cut the balance-pipe though and weld it back in later (stupid location btw)
will only add a vacuumswitch for turning off lockup under load...we will go to France this summer and the highway has some really big slopes/hills in them...dont want to ruin the lockup by steppin on the throttle...
highway mileage went up from 9 to 12.23 mpg on last trip over 126 miles...yihaaa...
still need to install the extra oil cooler for the tranny and the vacuum switch.
I had 2900 rpm going down the road at about 55 mph. I now have 1850 rpm.
60 mph is about 1900 rpm....
TH700R4 and NP20 going in!
she's in:
bye bye TH400 and NP208, thanks for two good years
I have only one problem left....the new NP208 is sweating ATF...damn! are there any easy solutions?