How much power or torque can a 208 T/C take

[MEGALADON]

I was thinking of putting a 770 carb and a strong cam in my 82 GMC,
and started thinking it might not be a good idea with stock drivetrain.
its a 454 with a 700r-4. I know most here will say the trans will go first,
but lets PRETEND its a built 700r-4 for now

If I'm correct, the 208 is chain driven.

 

[87BrnRsd]

The major weakness of the 208 case isnt really the internals, it's due to the fact that its an aluminum case. Without a skid plate, one hit on a rock and its dead. But a 454 with cam and whatnot shouldnt blow it up if it is properly maintained.
-Harrison

 

[MEGALADON]

How do I find out where I can get rebuild kits???

 

[89GMCSuburban]

Google it

 

[randy88k5]

I got my full rebuild kit along with a chain from Rockland Standard Gear. Top quality parts...

http://www.rsgear.com/

 

[MEGALADON]

I got my full rebuild kit along with a chain from Rockland Standard Gear. Top quality parts...

http://www.rsgear.com/

thanks, I can get the rebuild kit and a chain for a little over $210.00
sounds like a great price to me.

 

[sope]

Other than the case is a 208 as strong as a 205?

 

[Hogback Fabrication]

Other than the case is a 208 as strong as a 205?

Not even close.

 

[ftcjimmy]

how so?

 

[3rdshiftdesign]

205's are gear to gear, and 208's are chain driven.

 

[Mudgod]

205's are gear to gear, and 208's are chain driven.

But you will get a lower stock gear from the 208.

 

[DavidB]

But for what most of us are doing a 208 is OK...and 205s are HEAVY...weight breaks parts and impedes forward motion I have a NP241 (aluminum chain driven) in my cummins diesel dodge. I once tried to pull a large fallen oak tree off a paved road. i spun all four tires on pavement and didn't budge the tree. 430 lb/ft multiplied by whatever in the trans. I've aired out the truck, pulled trees down, dragged junk cars out of the desert, pulled stuck/broken motor homes at Pismo beach, and generally used it hard...no probelms with the case, just the front axle. Piece of crap fake 60...sorry, that got longer than I intended it to.

 

[sope]

Thanks for that info.

 

[muddybuddy]

ive got a 208 and haent had any problems really, it jus has a little keak. i replaced the seal but it still leaks a tiny bit. im lookin to go 241 then sye in the future

 

[MEGALADON]

I did not plan on using my truck for crawlin or major offroad, just
as a DD and some beach time, I wanted to make sure the motor
would not over power the T/C and break it.