how can i tell what transmission i have in my car? its an 84 monte SS... thanks guys, brian

 

Is it a 3 speed auto? Most likely the TH350.

 

As far as I know, the only transmission offered for an 80's Monte Carlo SS was a 4-speed 200-4R automatic. I don't know if you're Monte is still stock, but I know people like to swap out the 200-4R for the 4-speed 700-R4 automatic because its suppose to be a stronger transmission. A Turbo 350 automatic is also a common swap.

 

http://www.teufert.net/trans/trannyid.pdf

 

you have no overdrive in that trans

 

sorry guys, i should have been more informative.like i said, its an 84 SS, and it is a threee speed.


i am doing a build with a 350 tpimotor, and was wondering if i should stay with the three speed in the car, or if i should put the 700 r4 in it?? what would you guys do???

 

If you have a 3-speed in your car right now, chances are good that it is a Turbo 350. I've got a Turbo 350 in my 76 Monte Carlo and I like the transmission, but what I'd really like to have is an Overdrive gear. I daily drive my car and I have a somewhat mild 350 in it with a 3.73 gear ratio. I've been playing with the idea of putting in a Bowtie Overdrives Level Two 200-4R (same length as a short tail Turbo 350) because I'd like to get better fuel economy while cruising on the highway. I guess it all depends on what you plan on doing with the car. If you're frequenting the dragstrip and not planning on doing a lot of highway (or in town for that matter) driving, I'd suggest sticking with a Turbo 350. If you plan on frequently driving this car on the highway or in town, I'd get the 700-R4 for better fuel economy. Just my 2 cents.