Hay. Just want to know a little about putting a T350 in a VLT. I was looking at a T400 box but found they are alittle too heavy and power hungry for what i need. I 'Guess' ill be making around 300hp and have been told a stock built T350 wont even stress at that power without taking much from the motor, Yeh? Do they like having a full manual valve body in them? and easy to get? Would the stock V8 stall be useable behind the Rb? Im guessing the rod shop would be the best place to get a plate to adapt it behind the RB? but will it fit easy in the tunnel of the VL? The stock shifter would be a no go im 90% sure, so a BnM shifter is going to work well? custom tailshaft isnt much of a problem. Overall is it a worthwhile thing to do? Oh i also have a good T350 sitting the shed i can use so looking around for one is not needed. thanks for any help with this. Matt.

IMO for 300hp, by the time u get custom everything and a stock built 350, u could of had a decent built jatco without the hassles seeing as the t350 is only a 3 speed you may aswell get a 3 speed jatco built and not have all the hassles of mixing components. u can get keas 350kw 3 speeds jatcos for about $2000

Theres already heaps of boxs which are proven to work behind a RB motor

Quote: Originally Posted by theVLguy IMO for 300hp, by the time u get custom everything and a stock built 350, u could of had a decent built jatco without the hassles seeing as the t350 is only a 3 speed you may aswell get a 3 speed jatco built and not have all the hassles of mixing components. u can get keas 350kw 3 speeds jatcos for about $2000 yeh but it's all the associated parts for a 3spd jatco that add up too. All those parts such as tailshaft etc, you will have to get for the 350 as well. outright cost, a 350 is cheaper as a box, and much stronger.

Quote: Originally Posted by Epitaph yeh but it's all the associated parts for a 3spd jatco that add up too. All those parts such as tailshaft etc, you will have to get for the 350 as well. outright cost, a 350 is cheaper as a box, and much stronger. yeah your right on that too forget about the Tshaft mod best thing to do is find out whats exactly needed and how much it will set you back, then make a decision Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

And if you do post the info up for us to read as im interested to know the answers to your questions aswell Cheers.

Quote: Originally Posted by theVLguy u can get keas 350kw 3 speeds jatcos for about $2000 Really? You may want to add 1k, then another 1k for converter then another $700 for the tailshaft. Keas 4 speed would be a better option if you wanted to save money as tailshaft wouldnt need modified.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeti Really? You may want to add 1k, then another 1k for converter then another $700 for the tailshaft. Keas 4 speed would be a better option if you wanted to save money as tailshaft wouldnt need modified. i never said a complete kit. either way he needs a converter and Tshaft mod and last time i looked a 350kw 3 speed cost this, unless his price has gone up, because i was trying to choose between the 350 3 speed and 220 4 speed, both are priced the same 3spd Jatco - 350 kw Full Manual * Full Manual Valve Body * Billet Intermediate Servo Piston * Kevlar Flex Band * Added Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearing * RB30 Bellhousing and Dipstick + Tube * Rear Mount and Adaptor RRP: $2310 inc GST

The 3 speed jatco and 4 speed are the same price for power? The website for Keas is down/under construction why go the 3 speed if there is an option for 4speed? i have been told any boost in 4th and its all over, But still..

Keas 4 speeds only go as far as 350kw. A mate just got a Keas 400kw 3 speed with transbrake and 3500 stall with everything it came to $4700

A yeti said, 4 speeds only go to 350kw 3 speeds go from 350kw to 450kw (from what im reading ) starting at $2390 - $3630, those are all without stalls i stole the info below from a thread along time ago which was for a group buy, whether prices have changed or not i dont know. 4spd Jatco 4N71B (RB30 Type) Stage III Semi-Automatic, MAX 15PSI * Stage III Valve Body * Billet Over Drive Piston * Kevlar Flex Bands * Extra Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearings RRP: $1980 inc GST 4spd Jatco - 220kw Full Manual * Full Manual Valve Body * Billet Over Drive Piston * Kevlar Flex Bands * Extra Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearings RRP: $2310 inc GST 4spd Jatco - 350kw Full Manual * Full Manual Valve Body * VASCO Plus Input & Intermediate Shafts * Re-splined Over Drive Clutch Hub * Billet Over Drive Piston * Billet Intermediate Servo Piston * Kevlar Flex Bands * Extra Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearings RRP: $3190 inc GST 4spd Jatco - 350kw Manual + Transbrake * Full Manual Valve Body * VASCO Plus Input & Intermediate Shafts * Re-splined Over Drive Clutch Hub * Billet Over Drive Piston * Billet Intermediate Servo Piston * Kevlar Flex Bands * Cast Alloy Pan * Extra Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearings RRP: $3630 inc GST Jatco 3spd 3N71B Type - VL RB30 ** ALL 3 SPEEDS FITTED INTO A VL REQUIRE THE TAILSHAFT TO BE LENGTHENED BY 132MM AT THE FRONT ** 3spd Jatco - 350 kw Full Manual * Full Manual Valve Body * Billet Intermediate Servo Piston * Kevlar Flex Band * Added Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearing * RB30 Bellhousing and Dipstick + Tube * Rear Mount and Adaptor RRP: $2310 inc GST 3spd Jatco - 350 kw Full Manual + Transbrake * Transbrake Valve Body * Billet Intermediate Servo Piston * Kevlar Flex Band * Added Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearing * RB30 Bellhousing and Dipstick + Tube * Rear Mount and Adaptor RRP: $2750 inc GST 3spd Jatco - 400 kw Full Manual + Transbrake * Transbrake Valve Body * Billet Intermediate Servo Piston * VASCO Plus Input Shaft * Kevlar Flex Band * Added Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearing * RB30 Bellhousing and Dipstick + Tube * Rear Mount and Adaptor RRP: $3190 inc GST 3spd Jatco - 450 kw Full Manual + Transbrake * Transbrake Valve Body * Billet Input Shaft * Re-broached Forward Drum * Billet Intermediate Servo Piston * 4 Pinion Forward Planetary Set * Kevlar Flex Band * Added Frictions * Added Needle Roller Bearing * Cast Alloy Pan * RB30 Bellhousing and Dipstick + Tube * Rear Mount and Adaptor RRP: $3630 inc GST

so which is the most cost effective option. The buit jatco or a th350 or 400??

So, "If" money wasnt a problem, why would you go 3speed 350KW over a 4speed 350KW? people talk about the 3 speeds being so much better, But is that becuase of cost wise?

That group buy never even happened hence the only reason for reduced prices. As stated by Yeti, the box alone is over 3k plus converter and tailshaft as a minimum to get it in the car. No change from over $4500k. Quote: Originally Posted by [T]Matty So, "If" money wasnt a problem, why would you go 3speed 350KW over a 4speed 350KW? people talk about the 3 speeds being so much better, But is that becuase of cost wise? 3 speeds have bigger shafts in them in the Jatco's and are less likely to twist in the body of the gearbox. Three speeds in general be it t350,400, C10,C9 are a simpler gearbox than the 4 spds and have a lot more aftermarket parts available for them. If you are going to go the route of t350 then i suggest jumping past it and going to a T400. Shafts in them are bigger and stronger again. Only weakness is the sprag but this will go anyway if it is set up as a manual valve! Cost wise will be fairly similar but it will take more power!

can any of you not read the "RRP" meaning that is what they cost to the public. i got a 220kw 4 speed which cost me $2200 + $395 for a stall, all up cost $2590 shipped to me RRP on the 220kw 4 speed is $2390, i cant see how that price quide is wrong MATTY - the best thing to do is ring KEAS and get a qoute from them, talk to the experts ive added my 2c so im gonna step down from this thread

TH350 ftw

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeti Keas 4 speeds only go as far as 350kw. A mate just got a Keas 400kw 3 speed with transbrake and 3500 stall with everything it came to $4700 Some one might want to tell the old bloke who drove a 4spd to a 10.5 last friday night that, not certain on power but it would be at least that at the wheels. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

mate just get a trimatic built cost 3500 with converter and bell housing.......need i say anything more rated at 650hp paul from keas comes into my work on a regular basis and ull find he doesnt do transmissions any more he wants out, he is okly doing trannys for the big guys like matokas and so on or what ever they are called, but he has more contact than what u could poke a stick at so he will be able to point u in the right direction