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Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 3/18/03 8:23pm Message 1 of 16
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Redwingvette
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Vette(s): 1973 Red coupe
Just placed an order with Bowtie fo a 200R4 trans. Any one do this swap? I got hooked up with the "while I have the motor out" bug. I like to take the car on long road trips and wasn't to happy with 11mpg and the 3200rpm at 70mph. |saluteflag|


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


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Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 3/19/03 7:27am Message 2 of 16
glenns
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior
I don't have any desire to change the 4 speed in the '69. I get 15 mpg holding as close to a steady 70 as I can. ( 308 gears at 2850 rpm - of course there in no guarantee my tach is accurate ). I hope the mpg goes up a little when I put the fuel injection on it.
You will love the overdrive. My '93 gets 25 mpg at a steady 70 mph at around 1500 rmp. (again assuming the tach is accurate)


Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 3/24/03 5:18pm Message 3 of 16
yellow77
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Jackson, MO - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 350(ZZ4)Trans 700R4
I Have a Bowtie 700R4 phase II setting in my basement. I ordered it a few weeks ago. Their support people have been great so far. I'm waiting to save enough money for my ZZ4 upgrade. I thought if I was putting 355 hp under the hood, I needed something other that my stock 350 trans. I havent installed anything yet, I did bolt up their crossmenber, just to see how it would fit, the bolt holes lineup perfect, I havent tried the trans yet (No Engine!!)


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Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 3/24/03 5:45pm Message 4 of 16
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My trans will be delivered on Friday. I will have a busy weekend.


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 3/24/03 8:32pm Message 5 of 16
SharkAttack
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Mayfield, PA - USA
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Vette(s): '80 Frost Beige w/ Doeskin 383ci w/ TPIS MiniRAM Holley Commander ECM 700R4 w/ 3.73's
Could I ask what the price was on the trans? I am looking to get an upgraded (stronger) 700R4 for my 80, and I am looking for recommendations.

One point not to forget is that the 700R4 is longer than the TH350. Either you need to get your original driveshaft cut and rebalanced, or, since the '82 came from the factory with a 700R4, try to find an '82 driveshaft at somewhere like Carlisle, and the install will go much smoother.

Also I recommend that you use a polyurethane trans mount for the rear crossmember. The trans yoke is moved farther back in the tunnel and the clearance is quite tight. Under harder than stock acceleration the yoke may rub the tunnel, which is a real wake-up call!!!!


Greg S. '80 Frost Beige 383 w/ TPIS MiniRAM AFR 190's Holley Commander ECM 700R4 w/ 3.73's

Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 3/25/03 10:00pm Message 6 of 16
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I bought the 200R4 for that reason. Total cost shipped to me $1700.
Includes:
Trans (level2, heavy duty version)
Fly wheel
Ez TV cable and brackets
Shifter brackets for 87-81 (overdrive)
TCC wiring
Speedo gears
2200rpm Heavy duty Torque converter.
Installation kit

If you are having problems with your 700R then check out their web site www.bowtieoverdrives.com


Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 4/23/03 6:06pm Message 7 of 16
Smokin
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Vette(s): 1980 L82 Stock 49K miles White 1972 350 M-21 Red
how is it comin Brian? I'm interested to know if you like it!


Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 4/25/03 8:33pm Message 8 of 16
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Trans is in and I am putting the motor in this weekend. I will update as I get into it. Should be test driving on Monday.


Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 4/26/03 11:51pm Message 9 of 16
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Motor is back in. Lots of little stuff left to do. Should be able to start it up by Monday.


Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Bowtie Overdrive Trans

Posted: 4/28/03 8:13pm Message 10 of 16
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Took her out for a test drive today. RPM's are alot lower than I thought they would be. |smile| Better gas milage. Shifts good, Hope to take for a real drive tomorrow. Still have to put the console baxck together and hook up headlamp actuators. She really needs a wash/wax. I am just happy the motor and trans work. Should make the drive to Bowling Green, Ky. a lot better.


Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


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