200 4R Install Questions.

joeboy said
C300,

Thanks I'm really happy with the install too. It's a great piece. They suggest welding the entire x-member to the floor, I only did 4 or 5 2" stitch weld front and back to mine. My end plates I made for the the old x-member overlap up onto the new one about an inch also. I figure the factory one was only spot welded to the floor in a few places so I'm sure stitching would be fine... But that's just me.

The pan holds 2 extra qts. It is massive compared to stock for sure. Ive heard the in some cars drag racing the trans has the ability to suck the factory pan and top Feed filter dry...you may know better from your Monte Carlo SS experience, but I digured it was cheap insurance... It sits almost exactly level with my headers now.

I got my driveshaft loop from someone on eBay, they're Mopar A body specific... Don't know the sellers name, it's a really nice part also, although it sits right where my bucket seats bolt in.

I run caltracs and split monos and put about 2k miles on it that way. I'm happy with it.

Joe

Thanks Joeboy, really appreciate your information. Don't think I Sucked the pan dry. Heard about it. Could be why the converter was getting toasted though. I did install a cooler bigger than the AC condenser, huge.
That pan looks thick so I'm sure it's tuff. That come with the Extreme Auto ? If not, who's making it? I'm going to need one. How's the split leaf handle on the street? I'm not liking the safety aspect of it. The Hodgekis 3 leafs seems stronger, and (seams) safer. Anyone using them ? Wondering about handling. Going to be up against my brothers '68 340 car with C5 suspension. Not looking to get spanked on the road course!