200-4r behind a ls1

[jonnyc]

how well do you guys think a stock 200-4r trans would hold up behind a cam only ls1.
i know you're probably thinking,why?i already have the 200-4r in the car behind a l6 and i have the ls1 i bought for another project that won't need a motor for atleast another year.
the only thing i would need for the swap is v8 frame mounts,linkage kit for the 200-4r,computer tuned.

[GetMore]

I'm gonna say NO. The LS1 puts out more power when stock than any engine the 200-4R was mated with. Plus, there are a few versions of "stock" for the 200-4R, some not really performance compatible.
If you were going to drive it nice and easy I think you could get by, but a few shifts at full power and it'll be on it's way out.

If you do try it you will find that BTO does have a "TV Made Easy" kit that will work with the throttle body, so that's one concern you don't have to worry about.

[nullshine]

Depending on the year and type of car it came from, you will "find" (read: break) several weak points in the 200-4R. As Jason mentions there were several versions of stock 200-4Rs, the best ones being from a grand national and monte carlo SS, AFAIK. Early 200-4Rs had a weak sun gear shell, the splines would strip out. The later ones have a better sun shell. If you do decide to run a 200-4R behind a cammed LS1, you're definitely gonna need to rebuild with some stout upgrades, both hydraulic and hard parts.

Here's some more info:
http://www.jakesperformance.com/200-4R_Rebuild_Tech.html
http://www.drwtransmission.com/thm_200-4r.htm

[ponchopwr70]

A friend of mine has a bto 200r4 behind a turbo ls1 in a corvette. The tranny never had problems before the turbo, since the turbo he had to rebuild it.

[nullshine]

Good information. What level of bow tie overdrives 200-4R did he get? (lol, i thought BTO was a valve body code for a sec there...)

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog.php?Action=GETSUBCAT&CATID=C

Any estimates/info on the motor before/after turbo?

[ponchopwr70]

It was either 2 or 3 (leaning more towards 3) the motor was around 400 and with the turbo i'm unsure. It went low 11's spinning 235/60-15 bfg's so it is making some power. Here's a pull from when he got the motor in the car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_MwydRAbG4&feature=channel_page

[Jake's Performance]

I specialize in the 200-4Rs. A stock one wouldn't fare well behind a LS1.
Excellent transmissions when done properly, but not the unit you want the average builder trying to make work and I would also suggest using a builder who has a known reputation in the TurboBuick community, oftentimes the big name places get their plates cleaned on the 200-4Rs.

[hifi875]

i don't have any problem w/mine, its out of a gn with a different governor and built midly. my car runs mid 12's behind a 413 sbc. the gear ratios are better than a 700r4 especiallly between 1st and 2nd, not as big of a drop off.