So much for the "low mile, no issues" transmission

[1KWIKSIX]

That sounds a bit steep by me too. I agree with the advice given above.
For my money though, I'd be contacting either Lonnie Diers at Extreme Automatics or Dave Husek at Turbo Buick Performance, or Vince Janis at Janis Transmissions & shipping the tranny to them.  I'm sure that any & all of these guys can re-build your tranny for less & include some billet parts.
 
dave

[TexasT]

Are you allowed to bring your own parts?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004R-STEEL-BILLET-SHAFT-FORWARD-DRUM-/171174741373?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27dacf457d&vxp=mtr

[SuperSix]

Are you allowed to bring your own parts?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004R-STEEL-BILLET-SHAFT-FORWARD-DRUM-/171174741373?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27dacf457d&vxp=mtr

Yep - I can. Thanks for the heads up, I bought it, great price - Says it's from CK, they are $400 on his site - good deal!

[larrym]

Check it for run out once you get it, I had one my builder recommended not using.

[SuperSix]

Understood.

Trans guys called tonight - 1300 for the rebuild. without the $400 drum. eek..

For a freshening I pay half that...by a 200 specialist. Chris at CK has a street/strip 200 for 1899.

That sounds a bit steep by me too. I agree with the advice given above.
For my money though, I'd be contacting either Lonnie Diers at Extreme Automatics or Dave Husek at Turbo Buick Performance, or Vince Janis at Janis Transmissions & shipping the tranny to them.  I'm sure that any & all of these guys can re-build your tranny for less & include some billet parts.
 
dave

I am going to ask him for a breakdown - He wants to do a total rebuild, I want a freshening - I think that may be the disconnect.

Check it for run out once you get it, I had one my builder recommended not using.

Will do.

[larrym]

Mine cost me 1200 with a shift kit and billet band anchor, make sure they update the band anchor sucks when the sheer off when your chasing a harley.......

[TexasT]

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/200-4r.htm

Head over here and search page for

#22BP. 200-4R Billet Band Anchor Pin.

They also have a wide carbon band if that interests you.

Or call up David Husek at turbobuick performance. He can sell you everything you need.

larrym who assembled yours?

Unfortunately, trans guys aren't real willing to share their secrets. They are earned, i get that. I'm glad several have answered my questions as to the "mysteries" inside the magic hydraulic box. They know they have yo by the short n curlies and apply pressure to part you with your money.

[SuperSix]

It had a relatively new standard width Kevlar band on it. He's putting in a wider band, Alto I think. He said they should be mandatory on the 200-R4.

[larrym]

I was lucky we have a local guru in Black Creek he puts together metric 200 3 speeds for racers. I took it to him he is a 1 man show but worth the wait IMO


Thats 1200 canadian so 1100 merican!


http://www.classracer.com/classforum/showthread.php?t=8505

[Scoobum]

Here's the junk I have in my 200...and keep in mind I beat on this thing every weekend spring to fall at the track.

Art Carr hardened drum
Billet input shaft
Heat treated stator support tube
Heat treated sun gear shell
.500 tv boost valve and .296 intermediate valve
Billet anchor pin
Shift recalibration kit
10 vane pump
Biggest external transmission cooler I could find
Transmission temperature gauge...cuz heat is the number one killer
Billet servo
Extra clutches/steels
Deep pan

[deathraider6996]

Killing me slowly lol well hopefully I won't have to worry about the tranny again for some years.

[TexasT]

http://www.turbobuickperformance.com/Standard.htm


I'd be inclined to replace the Kevlar band with a wide carbon unit. The Kevlar has been noted to overheat and warp the direct drum, or so I've read. Mr. Husek should be able to get you one.


http://www.oregonperformancetransmission.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Store_Code=OPTI&Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ALT-43961C

or here a bit cheaper

http://www.transmissioncenter.net/200-4r.htm
you have to scroll down the page a bit #22x wide carbon band