Anyone using one of Tobby's Transmissions?

[1929fordtudor]

I currently have a th350 mounted to the BBC with 3.73 gears in the rear. Not so great on the highway as this is my daily driver. I have decided to go with a 200-4r just not sure who to purchase from. I called Tobby's and he is very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. He said no way should I put a stage 1 behind a BBC because of the torque, so recommended a stage 2. Just wondering if anyone has any firsthand experience with one of his transmissions. Thx

[61K10]

You're in Texas get one built by clinebarger. He's the trans expert here on this fourm. Maybe he will chime in.

[mongocanfly]

Ditto..clinebarger..

[1929fordtudor]

Thanks guys. I am not familiar with clinebarger. Who is that?

[mongocanfly]

He's a respected member on this site..he'll be along directly..

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted by 1929fordtudor

I currently have a th350 mounted to the BBC with 3.73 gears in the rear. Not so great on the highway as this is my daily driver. I have decided to go with a 200-4r just not sure who to purchase from. I called Tobby's and he is very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. He said no way should I put a stage 1 behind a BBC because of the torque, so recommended a stage 2. Just wondering if anyone has any firsthand experience with one of his transmissions. Thx

Never heard of this outfit, What does his "Stage 2" include? To handle big block torque a 200-4R will NEED a Billet Shaft welded to the Forward Drum, I see to many broken shafts/To many builders forgoing this critical upgrade!

One of my 200-4R with a Billet Forward Drum Shaft, Hardened Stator Tube, Hardened Sun Shell, Billet 2nd Servo, Good Pump Rings, 10 vane rotor, .500" Boost Valve......Is about the same price as one of my 4L80E's.

A 4L80E is a far superior transmission in every way compared to a 200-4R. It will require a stand alone controller, But......Being able to fine tune your upshifts, downshifts, & TCC scheduling from the drivers seat is worth the money spent.

[1929fordtudor]

Tobby's stage 2 200-4r

Includes:
Valve Body Blueprinted to Stage 2 Specs
Blueprinted 10-Vane Pump Assembly
.500 Boost Valve
Updated Return Springs for Elevated Line Pressure
Hardened Stator Tube
New Sealing Rings
Raybestos (Red) Clutches
Drums Modified to Accept Extra Clutch Packs
Kevlar Intermediate Band
Overdrive Planetary Carrier Welded for Better Durability
Billet Intermediate Servo
New Washer Kit
Critical Bushings Replaced
Low/Reverse Sprag
All Paper, Gaskets, O-rings and Lip Seals
Lube Updates
Endplay Set
NO Core Charge
Includes 12″ Lockup Convertor: 1600-1800, 1800-2025, or 2025-2200
Pre-wired for 1 Wire Lockup

Looks like he welds his also.
I was really leaning towards the 200 partly because of ease of swap. No mods necessary just move the crossmember back. My 454 is very mild, maybe 300-325 hp. Just looking for better fuel mileage but mostly better cruising speed on the highway. This is my daily driver. What do you get for your 200-4r?

[clinebarger]

He's welds up the Overdrive Carrier, I'm talking about the Shaft in the Forward Clutch Housing.
I'm not concerned about Horsepower, I'm concerned about Torque.

In the end....He would have to warranty a shaft failure (If he warrants against hard part failure?)

PM me for pricing.