Performance automatic 200 4r street smart system transmissions. The throttle valve cable on the 700r4 and 200 4r transmissions controls line pressure, shift points, shift feel, part throttle downshifts, and detent full throttle downshifts. I havent had any tracktime yet, and i am basically a cruiser. The 200 4r is an excellent choice for a street or streetstrip overdrive transmission if you do the proper upgrades to keep it alive. Custom built monster 2004r transmission heavy duty. They also had a larger reverse boost valve, second to third intermediate servo, and a specially designed governor assembly. The governor on a standard th200 4r is designed to shift at about 3,000 rpm leading to a quick upshift through all four gears using a minimum amount of power. Step 11 after the new tci full manual valve body has been reassembled, torque the valve body bolts to 10 foot pounds. It duplicates the design used in these g body transmission codes. Remove the transmission oil pan bolts, carefully drain the transmission fluid and remove the pan.
Full manual, reverse shift pattern with ability to lock the torque converter clutch in 2nd, 3rd and. It is a the lesser known of the two overdrive transmissions made by gm in 1980s, and is still considered part of the turbohydramatic series. Are you looking for the best place to find general motors th2004r mw9 transmission parts and kits for sale. You get less clutch slippage under high load, so that more power gets to. Locate and remove the 4th gear pressure switch from the valve body housing and install the new 4th gear switch. All cpt transmissions are dyno dynamometer tested to ensure accurate shifting and proper transmission pressures. The performance automatic pa20102 features a manual valve body which will hold the transmission in the gear selected. This hitech valve body kit is made by art carr, considered the leader in the field for work with the 2004r transmissions. Eliminate hours of calibration time trying to convert generic 2004r valve body and governor combinations to high performance specifications. The most desirable th 200 4rs for performance enthusiasts are the units manufactured for buick grand national, olds 442 and chevy monte carlo ss in 198687. Step 10 installing tci full manual reverse shift valve body into transmission case.
Power from a 383 sbc should make 430 to 450 horse and 460 to 475 torque. Full manual, reverse shift pattern with ability to lock the torque converter clutch in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. When installing the valve body you must connect the manual valve to the transmission linkage simultaneously. Thm 2004r atsg automatic transmission service group. Ive got a project rx7 turbo ii chassis 3000 to 3300lbs, 4wh discs, full independent suspension, 8 ring.
If we pull the pan, will the valve code still be stamped on the valve body, and if so where. Art carr 2004r performance transmission and torque converters. Valve body, full manual, reverse pattern, chevy, 2004r, each. With a full manual you will have to make every shift.
Get maximum performance and quicker ets with these tci full manual valve bodies. It duplicates the design used in these gbody transmission codes. Similar in build to the th350, the 200 4r proved to be a great update to the outdated 3speed transmission in builds where an overdrive gear was a must. Clean up your shifts with sonnax line pressure booster kits. General motors th2004r mw9 parts cobra transmission. More importantly, the overdrive ratios between the 200 4r 0. Turbo 2004r valve bodies global transmission parts. The 200r4 has a better gear splits than a 700r4 w 4. This repair manual contains the general description, diagnosis charts, and the procedures necessary to overhaul, repair or service the general motors thm 2004r four speed automatic overdrive transmission. His own personal ttype served as a test bed for several years. Coan engineering provides a winning combination of performance transmission components and torque converters to racers across the globe by implementing the most advanced design and manufacturing techniques in the industry. Many aftermarket suppliers offer an upgraded replacement valve body to retrofit into all th2004r transmissions.
This is a perfect choice, if you have a nonchevy motor. Next, install the new torque converter clutch solenoid using the new studs. Grand national 2004r brf transmission stock handle 450hp. Jan 30, 2007 a brf trans is simply a regular 200 4r with a performance calibrated valve body, governor, and servo. Shop them all at cobra transmission today, your online parts store. You can expect a 30 to 40% increase in gas mileage over a. Multiple warehouse locations in las vegas and the east coast gets you transmission parts fast. Rochester quadrajet throttle arm modification for the 200 4r swap. Use a small bolt to hold the 12 accumulator housing plate in place. In 1980, for the 1981 model year, the 2004r sometimes called 200r4 was introduced for use in gm vehicles. More importantly, the overdrive ratios between the 2004r 0. Internally, the components which were prone to failure in the thm200 were improved, and this transmission was used with highpower applications primarily the buick grand national and the 1982 chevy corvette.
The tv cable on the 700r4 and 2004r transmissions controls line pressure, shift points, shift feel, part throttle downshifts, and detent full throttle downshifts. The overdrive will give a 20 to 30% increase in gas mileage on the road. He chose the th2004r over the th700r4 because, in his experience, the th2004r holds up better and can handle more torque. Theyre engineered to allow full manual control of the valve body, for quicker shift timing and higher line pressures.
Tci automotive 376015 full manual valve body with engine braking 700r4 see more like this. Thm 2004r atsg automatic transmission service group pdf free online. But i have found it to be very fun and livable on the street. I have a full manual valve body equipped 2004r in my 73 javelin, and i love it. Chris knows the valve body on that trans better than anybody imo. Rochester quadrajet throttle arm modification for the 2004r swap. Tci full manual valve bodies 2004r transmission type. Keep in mind, that the basic 700r4 4l604l60e has a gm torque rating of only 360375 ftlbs and the 200 4r is 425 ftlbs.
Many aftermarket suppliers offer an upgraded replacement valve body to retrofit into all th200 4r transmissions. You get less clutch slippage under high load, so that more power gets to the ground. Save your existing manual valve for reuse with our remanufactured valve body. So if the tv cable is not adjusted properly, it can cause numerous transmission problems. K84856u th125c 200c 3254l 4404t universal tcc lockup solenoid fits all gm 125c, 200c, 3254l, 440t4 models, universal lockup solenoid 2040 ohms 1982on. The 2004r can be found in various gm bbody vehicles, cbody vehicles, gbody vehicles, and dbody vehicles.
How practical is it to run a full manual valve body on the street, autox and trackday events. You can expect a 30 to 40% increase in gas mileage over a 3speed on the road. The throttle valve cable on the 700r4 and 2004r transmissions controls line pressure, shift points, shift feel, part throttle downshifts, and detent full throttle downshifts. A brf trans is simply a regular 2004r with a performance calibrated valve body, governor, and servo. The 200 4r transmission will fit all gm motors that have full size bell housings. The most desirable th2004rs for performance enthusiasts are the units manufactured for buick grand national, olds 442 and chevy monte carlo ss in 198687. Theyre engineered to allow full manual control of the valve body. Jan 09, 2018 the 200 4r can be found in various gm b body vehicles, c body vehicles, g body vehicles, and d body vehicles. If the throttle valve cable is not adjusted properly, it can cause numerous transmission problems. Gm 700r4 2004r fourth gear torque converter kit w solenoid. The br gn valve body is a no go as it will shift too high on an olds v8. A rebuilt th2004r with the race hardened parts and a clean system, should more than handle anything that you could do to the 307 including nitrous.
His works been featured many times in both hot rod and car craft and he also did the transmission work on one of the original turbo trans am pace cars. If you are below the 350hptq level, a near stock 200 4r with a grand national servo, upgraded 2nd band, hardened sun shell and pump stator shaft, valve body. Not a bad deal at all to step into the overdrive advantages. Im going to be using the tcis manual valve body for the 2004r.
For anuything voer 400 hp youre going to use a different servo. If you are below the 350hptq level, a near stock 2004r with a grand national servo, upgraded 2nd band, hardened sun shell and pump stator shaft, valve body. The 2004r is an excellent choice for a street or streetstrip overdrive transmission if you do the proper upgrades to keep it alive. The tv cable on the 700r4 and 200 4r transmissions controls line pressure, shift points, shift feel, part throttle downshifts, and detent full throttle downshifts. Internally, the components which were prone to failure in the thm200 were improved, and this transmission was used with highpower applications primarily. With a full manual you will have to make every shift, these units are not built to shift on their own. Transmission components fits 19811991 2004r transmissions. I have a full manual valve body equipped 200 4r in my 73 javelin, and i love it. Tci full manual valve bodies free shipping on orders over. My new company california performance transmission, as you may have seen on overhaulin, is producing the latest designs and inovations in torque converters, valve bodies and art carrs 2004r automatic transmission. Custom built monster 2004r transmission heavy duty performance. The governor on a standard th2004r is designed to shift at about 3,000 rpm leading to a quick upshift through all four gears using a minimum amount of power. I road tested my new ht383 with my stock 2004r for the first time yesterday, and im having an issue.