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Transmission / Overdrive: Borg Warner DG-200 vs. DG-250M
Last edited by BOEING707100; 04-18-2016, 02:35 PM. -
They are both very complicated and difficult to find parts for....that aside, I'd use the one that seems to be in the better working condition BEFORE the rebuild.
Choose the transmission shop that will be doing the work VERY CAREFULLY!
Some folks have spent thousands on these old DG units...only to be disappointed with the end result......Good Luck!
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Originally posted by SN-60 View PostThey are both very complicated and difficult to find parts for....that aside, I'd use the one that seems to be in the better working condition BEFORE the rebuild.
Choose the transmission shop that will be doing the work VERY CAREFULLY!
Some folks have spent thousands on these old DG units...only to be disappointed with the end result......Good Luck!
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'Stupid' question here: is there a feasible way to swap in a GM 700R4 or similar since it's so much $$$ to rebuild the DG series trannies?--------------------------------------
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Originally posted by 1962larksedan View Post'Stupid' question here: is there a feasible way to swap in a GM 700R4 or similar since it's so much $$$ to rebuild the DG series trannies?
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Originally posted by 1962larksedan View Post....... since it's so much $$$ to rebuild the DG series trannies?64 GT Hawk (K7)
1970 Avanti (R3)
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If it is a rebuilt DG 250 M from Jerry Kurtz, I do not see any downside. Of course I do not know the dollars involved. I would try to get your existing transmission into acceptable condition. Swapping DG 200s for DG 250 Ms used to be a common thing to do. I have done it myself, including on my own cars. It gives you the latest version of the transmission, as used by foreign makes, and also gives you first gear start. The net is that I only see pros, no cons except perhaps the cost involved.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by studegary View PostIf it is a rebuilt DG 250 M from Jerry Kurtz, I do not see any downside. Of course I do not know the dollars involved. I would try to get your existing transmission into acceptable condition. Swapping DG 200s for DG 250 Ms used to be a common thing to do. I have done it myself, including on my own cars. It gives you the latest version of the transmission, as used by foreign makes, and also gives you first gear start. The net is that I only see pros, no cons except perhaps the cost involved.
Tony
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