TH 400 vs 350 vs 200 metric

Alan Roehrich · 09-18-2010, 01:36 PM

There are plenty of options, including the Kilgore 400.

I just always suggest, even to potential customers, that they make sure they're not spending $4K or more on a transmission to get a tenth, and leaving a tenth and a half or more for the same price elsewhere.

A lot of torque in a heavy car, for example, a 455 Olds ( I used that because your avatar shows and Olds) may be too hard on a 200, they live in a lighter car with more HP, such as a 396/375 Camaro or Nova, but may be stressed in the heavier car.

Probably the most affordable option would be a 350 with aluminum forward and direct drums, and 250C sun gear shell and output shaft.

The next step would be either a Kilgore 400, or putting all three aluminum pieces plus a straight cut set in your 400. The all aluminum 400 is probably the ultimate in reliability, but may not be as quick as a Kilgore, but will possibly be within 1-3 hundredths of the 350, and last longer than just about anything.

09-18-2010, 01:36 PM	#1
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,124 Likes: 1,581 Liked 1,878 Times in 422 Posts	Re: TH 400 vs 350 vs 200 metric There are plenty of options, including the Kilgore 400. I just always suggest, even to potential customers, that they make sure they're not spending $4K or more on a transmission to get a tenth, and leaving a tenth and a half or more for the same price elsewhere. A lot of torque in a heavy car, for example, a 455 Olds ( I used that because your avatar shows and Olds) may be too hard on a 200, they live in a lighter car with more HP, such as a 396/375 Camaro or Nova, but may be stressed in the heavier car. Probably the most affordable option would be a 350 with aluminum forward and direct drums, and 250C sun gear shell and output shaft. The next step would be either a Kilgore 400, or putting all three aluminum pieces plus a straight cut set in your 400. The all aluminum 400 is probably the ultimate in reliability, but may not be as quick as a Kilgore, but will possibly be within 1-3 hundredths of the 350, and last longer than just about anything. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S