Metric 200 Trans

Mike Jones · 03-10-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by impstocker

Could I use a 200 in my BBC 396/325 65 Impala I am building? Weight would be 3800-4100 lb car. I have a TH 350 I plan on putting in the car- just wondering?

Will Lamprecht 65 Impala I/SA in progress

A friend put one behind a 455 Buick GS Stocker
Lasted about 10 passes, before it grenaded in the lights

Bob Bender · 03-10-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Newine

A friend put one behind a 455 Buick GS Stocker
Lasted about 10 passes, before it grenaded in the lights

That car was 3700 lbs. I was in other lane, got a flat rear tire in the lights. Not fun.

Mike Jones · 03-10-2014, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Bender

That car was 3700 lbs. I was in other lane, got a flat rear tire in the lights. Not fun.

I forgot that part of the story, Mr Bender
How are you sir?

Dave Ribeiro · 03-10-2014, 08:35 PM

It all depends on Who builds it, I have had no- problems with Sepanek for over 12 years.. My car weights 3850 # , did have a crack housing once & that's the weakest link with those old housing ? Yes, the brace helps but if you lose a rear-end . First thing to check is Trans housing & tranny gears,
sprags ...

Good luck, go with a good tranny guy and be done with it.. Metric -200 is the way to go, do the math ? If you buy a T-350 or glide you still have to buy a lower first gear ??? The Metic 200 comes with a 275 first gear, you just saved $500 , so $1000-1200 doesn't look bad at all .... Also , 50-60 lbs lighter , what's not to like ??? Way more racer are using them and not saying anything, what does that tell you !!!!

HandOverFist · 03-11-2014, 01:11 AM

Thomas Arnett runs one of his 200's in his big block '69 Camaro Stocker...best pass so far is a 9.89 I believe.

Lyn Smith · 03-11-2014, 10:16 AM

IF you are going to run a metric in a heavier car,(3600lbs.and up) i would spend the extra $300. or so and get the good bellhousing put on it from the start.

ss3011 · 03-11-2014, 06:09 PM

What manufacturer makes bellhousings for the 200 ? Can you get one for a BOP case ?

03-10-2014, 08:35 PM	#4
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: Metric 200 Trans It all depends on Who builds it, I have had no- problems with Sepanek for over 12 years.. My car weights 3850 # , did have a crack housing once & that's the weakest link with those old housing ? Yes, the brace helps but if you lose a rear-end . First thing to check is Trans housing & tranny gears, sprags ... Good luck, go with a good tranny guy and be done with it.. Metric -200 is the way to go, do the math ? If you buy a T-350 or glide you still have to buy a lower first gear ??? The Metic 200 comes with a 275 first gear, you just saved $500 , so $1000-1200 doesn't look bad at all .... Also , 50-60 lbs lighter , what's not to like ??? Way more racer are using them and not saying anything, what does that tell you !!!! __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

03-11-2014, 01:11 AM	#5
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Trans Thomas Arnett runs one of his 200's in his big block '69 Camaro Stocker...best pass so far is a 9.89 I believe. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-11-2014, 10:16 AM	#6
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,204 Likes: 286 Liked 979 Times in 197 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Trans IF you are going to run a metric in a heavier car,(3600lbs.and up) i would spend the extra $300. or so and get the good bellhousing put on it from the start.

03-11-2014, 06:09 PM	#7
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 909 Likes: 70 Liked 239 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Trans What manufacturer makes bellhousings for the 200 ? Can you get one for a BOP case ?