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04-27-2018, 12:11 PM | #1 |
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200r4, 700r4 ?
So this is a in car shot of the restored "YOO-HOO-TOO" Junior Stock car from the 60's, as you watch the video they have I guess original style 4 speed Hydromatic transmission. My question is why don't we use the same logic in today Stock Class, run a 200R4 or 700R4 tranny in a 3rd Gen Camaro, or any GM basically from the 80's , 90's ect? Might be a simple question with a simple answer, but I am not a Automatic expert, just curious. Will Lamprecht 1965 Impala I/SA |
04-27-2018, 12:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: 200r4, 700r4 ?
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So this is a in car shot of the restored "YOO-HOO-TOO" Junior Stock car from the 60's, as you watch the video they have I guess original style 4 speed Hydromatic transmission. My question is why don't we use the same logic in today Stock Class, run a 200R4 or 700R4 tranny in a 3rd Gen Camaro, or any GM basically from the 80's , 90's ect? Might be a simple question with a simple answer, but I am not a Automatic expert, just curious. Will Lamprecht 1965 Impala I/SA[/QUOTE] I run a 4L60E in my car with a Locking Converter Able to shift into OD or use the Locking Converter. D |
04-27-2018, 12:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: 200r4, 700r4 ?
Does this trans have a clutch to launch ? The early ClutchHydros used that , lots of early Chrysler race cars had ClutchFlites . Once better race converters were developed , those type of transmissions disappeared , probably due to bad durability . Now you can buy a Bruno-Drive so you can hookup a torque Converter to a Lenco . Then you get the best of both worlds with a transbrake and a strong trans .
The new transmissions like a 200-4R or a 700-R4 don't have good ratio spreads to take advantage of the 4 speeds . |
04-27-2018, 01:42 PM | #4 |
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Re: 200r4, 700r4 ?
"The new transmissions like a 200-4R or a 700-R4 don't have good ratio spreads to take advantage of the 4 speeds "
I guess that was answer I was looking for. As far as the question about Clutch-Turbo, I don't think they ran these, I believe more of a stock converter with lots of gear in back. I worked on a 57 Caddy once, that car I believe had the 4 Speed with a bolt together converter, early technology I guess. Will Lamprecht |
04-27-2018, 02:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: 200r4, 700r4 ?
I think a original HydraMatic had a fluid coupling which is different from a torque converter . A fluid coupling does not multiply torque stays at one to one .
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