Trans weight - turbo 350 vs 200 metric

MikeMoller · 08-26-2016, 08:19 PM

Can anyone tell me the weight difference between the metric 200 and turbo 350. Any difference in converter weight-8 inch?

Mark Yacavone · 08-26-2016, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeMoller

Can anyone tell me the weight difference between the metric 200 and turbo 350. Any difference in converter weight-8 inch?

Mike I can't remember for sure , but I think 20 -25 lighter on the 200.
The converter difference would be negligible .The hub is shorter and smaller diameter, but the pilot has to be extended , and also the mounting lugs , in most cases

Dave Ribeiro · 08-26-2016, 08:45 PM

Mike,

I think it was 50-60 lbs. on the tranny, Metric is lighter ... I don't think there's
3-4 lbs. difference in Convertor's ... Hope this help's & hope all is well ..
Good Luck @ Indy & enjoy yourself ... Have Safe Travel's...

Alan Roehrich · 08-26-2016, 09:53 PM

It depends on the TH350. A TH350 with two aluminum drums, lightened planetaries, a 250C sun gear shell, and 250C output shaft is fairly light.

I think Mark is pretty close.

Jim Hanig · 08-27-2016, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

It depends on the TH350. A TH350 with two aluminum drums, lightened planetaries, a 250C sun gear shell, and 250C output shaft is fairly light.

I think Mark is pretty close.

How about a PG and the 200.

Mark Yacavone · 08-27-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Hanig

How about a PG and the 200.

Very close to the same, depending on what options they are fitted with.

Greenlight · 08-28-2016, 11:08 PM

OEM weights

http://www.probuildamerican.com/wp-c...ions-gm-th.jpg

Lou Jeffery · 08-29-2016, 08:01 AM

Assuming we are talking about Stock and Superstock the overall vehicle weight needs to stay the same, lighter transmission must adjust with ballast. The big difference would be any parts of the transmission that rotate. The 350 has a heavy large valvebody, heavy pump assembly and a iron low roller support. These parts just go for the ride and do not rotate. Has anyone compared 200 - 350 internals?
I know this question has been asked before without very clear answers, "How much does a Stocker pick up by replacing a race prepped 350 with a race prepped 200?"

pfordamx · 08-29-2016, 10:10 AM

Even though the car has to remain the same weight at least if you took it out of the transmission you could put the weight where you want it, and that may not be much of a advantage but it i'd say it counts for something.

Alan Nyhus · 08-30-2016, 02:29 PM

My Powerglide and Metric 200 were within 2 lbs. of each other with similarly lightened internals.

08-26-2016, 08:19 PM	#1
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 626 Likes: 27 Liked 242 Times in 72 Posts	Trans weight - turbo 350 vs 200 metric Can anyone tell me the weight difference between the metric 200 and turbo 350. Any difference in converter weight-8 inch? __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

08-26-2016, 08:45 PM	#3
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Trans weight - turbo 350 vs 200 metric Mike, I think it was 50-60 lbs. on the tranny, Metric is lighter ... I don't think there's 3-4 lbs. difference in Convertor's ... Hope this help's & hope all is well .. Good Luck @ Indy & enjoy yourself ... Have Safe Travel's... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

08-26-2016, 09:53 PM	#4
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,915 Likes: 996 Liked 1,042 Times in 274 Posts	Re: Trans weight - turbo 350 vs 200 metric It depends on the TH350. A TH350 with two aluminum drums, lightened planetaries, a 250C sun gear shell, and 250C output shaft is fairly light. I think Mark is pretty close. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-28-2016, 11:08 PM	#7
Greenlight Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 208 Likes: 9 Liked 70 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Trans weight - turbo 350 vs 200 metric OEM weights http://www.probuildamerican.com/wp-c...ions-gm-th.jpg

08-29-2016, 08:01 AM	#8
Lou Jeffery Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 91 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trans weight - turbo 350 vs 200 metric Assuming we are talking about Stock and Superstock the overall vehicle weight needs to stay the same, lighter transmission must adjust with ballast. The big difference would be any parts of the transmission that rotate. The 350 has a heavy large valvebody, heavy pump assembly and a iron low roller support. These parts just go for the ride and do not rotate. Has anyone compared 200 - 350 internals? I know this question has been asked before without very clear answers, "How much does a Stocker pick up by replacing a race prepped 350 with a race prepped 200?"

08-29-2016, 10:10 AM	#9
pfordamx Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 214 Likes: 3 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Trans weight - turbo 350 vs 200 metric Even though the car has to remain the same weight at least if you took it out of the transmission you could put the weight where you want it, and that may not be much of a advantage but it i'd say it counts for something.

08-30-2016, 02:29 PM	#10
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,166 Likes: 1,018 Liked 762 Times in 226 Posts	Re: Trans weight - turbo 350 vs 200 metric My Powerglide and Metric 200 were within 2 lbs. of each other with similarly lightened internals. __________________ "That'll never work....."