The lower mount is about 6" further back, so it will take some fab work. Still looks much easier than the A500.

Lou

In for a Wilcap /6-Chevy trans adapter kit:
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1) Lou Madsen
2) Joshua Skinner
3) 65 Dartman
4) Rob Simmons
5) akbmotorsports
6) 805moparkid??

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Sooo ... how does one hook the 200R4 up to an in-dash pushbutton shifter?

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1964 Valiant V200, 225/Pushbutton 904
BBD, CAI, HEI, LBP, AC, AM/FM/USB, EIEIO

Ummm I would say you dont, but I wont... as others may have an idea on that also. Only thing is, would you have enough buttons?

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I would like to keep some momentum on this group buy idea. If you have not already, please post here if you want to join this group buy. I'll call Wilcap after a few days and see what kind of price we can get.

Thanks again,

Lou

PS: I would try to hook to the PB shifter (cable), but then I'd only be able to select 3 gears. Modifying the shifter for 4 would be a lot tougher.

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It's not a game-stopper, but I do like the in-dash shifter. I'll have to investigate what 200R4's require for shifting.

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1964 Valiant V200, 225/Pushbutton 904
BBD, CAI, HEI, LBP, AC, AM/FM/USB, EIEIO

It is a lever type shift mechanism, and has a kickdown lever too, like a 66-up 904. Not sure of lever location or length, etc. I'm sure you could choose to shift 2-3-4 and not allow holding in 1st if you wanted to use the PB shifter. The park lever cable would not be used. Would take a little linkage engineering, but doesn't look too bad. I know, I love the PB design, and wonder why every automatic car doesn't have this simple, lightweight, compact shifter! Answer: holding a big penis (floor shifter) in your hand is more fun for the masses...

Here is a trans reubuilder recommended by the high HP Turbo Buick guys:

http://extremeautomatics.com/

Another nice thing about this swap is you use the GM torque converter, which has many more options available than Mopar converters (esp lockup).

Lou

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Is this the wanted Carr article?
(It is not written by Carr, but it is linked from his site.)

Bulletproofing the TH200-4R Automatic

Olaf

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i was wondering if when choosing stall speed if the V8 rating minus three hundred formula would apply here.

andy.

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86 D100 /6 my sons w/offy intake/weber carb
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Not quite. More like subtract 600-1000 RPM from a V8 rating. That is just a ballpark.

Lou

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any updates on group buy?

thanks, andy.

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86 D100 /6 my sons w/offy intake/weber carb
2016 buick regal turbo

I will call them this week. Anyone else want in on this?

Lou

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Please add my name to the "list".

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Will do, Bruce. Thanks and will give an update from Wilcap soon.

Lou

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I'm not 100% sure but I may be interested in this setup for the Duster i'm building for Whitney. I would really like to have an OD transmission for her car and this looks like a good option. I didnt notice this thread before so I will do some more research quickly and maybe get on the list.

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62 Plymouth Valiant Race Car 2170# 11.008 @ 117.65 MPH 1/4 Mile Best
72' Dart Swinger Street Car, 4 spd, 3330# 14.061 @96.58 1/4 mile Best

Guys,

I spoke with Larry at Wilcap and he says it is no problem to make them. If we can get 10 or more together, he can drop the price by 15-20%, so figure about $550 + shipping.

So, we need 1-2 more to get us there. Talk to your friends and let's see if we can get an order of 10 together! I need confirmation from Ryan and 805moparkid...

Thanks, Lou

Updated list for a Wilcap /6-Chevy trans adapter kit:
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1) Lou Madsen
2) Joshua Skinner
3) 65 Dartman
4) Rob Simmons
5) akbmotorsports
6) Brucehockensmith
7) Ryan Covalt??
8 ) 805moparkid??
9) Brooks

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