Advice on 700r4 swap

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Originally Posted by tranz am

The 700r4 is an ok transmission if you get one out of a 89 or newer car or truck. they had many problematic issues with them when they first came out. if your hard pressed on the 700r4 locate one with K casing. Be advised that the 700r4 will only take so much abuse in stock form.

That's good to know, maybe I'd be better off doing a turbo 400 and leave the 373 gears? Does a turbo 400 mount the same as a tb350? Same length etc? I heard the 205 transfer case is different for a tb400 and tb350? Can anyone clarify? Thanks