srt tranny

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:22 am

i know this has been said b4 and yes i did check the search a couple times, and the stickes

im wondering if a srt trans will fit on a 2.0 engine.

THANKS!

excon · Post by **excon** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:42 am

it will fit. BUT it's very heavy.

I'm not sure what the gains would be as far as fuel milage since it has such a HUGE final geat and gets the srt to 150, but the weight would definitely aid in losing some mpg...

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:43 am

the auto trans in my car wieghs the same if not more...

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:48 am

Why the NVG-T850 and not the NVG-T350. Are you really planning on making that much power?

The T350 would probably be cheaper anyways.

I think the final drive on the T-850 is around 3.50

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:03 pm

im turboing my 2.0, and want a really nice tranz so i dont have to mess with it any longer, any ideas?

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:05 pm

The NVG-T350 will handle a fair amount of power. Krackstar still has his with the 2.4T, plus he has those massive 20" wheels (extra strain). Unless you are aiming for 400hp I wouldn't worry about it.

Preparing for someone to prove me wrong.

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:06 pm

aiming for 2 to 300

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:07 pm

esteinmaier put doen 250 or 260 iirc through the T350 and clicked off a 12.7 (i think) on a set of slicks with the T350.

excon · Post by **excon** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:08 pm

ok i just read on the srt forum that the T-850 weighs 199 lbs.
any idea on how much the T-350 weighs?

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:10 pm

like 90 ish

Post by **racer12306** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 12:13 pm

Thats an instant tenth in the quarter mile, let alone the difference in the rotating mass.

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 6:16 pm

keep in mind i want reliability and its gonna be a fun dd thats all

Graphite SRT · Post by **Graphite SRT** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:39 pm

I'm at 300 hp on the stock srt turbo and am still using the t-350. I plan on going all the way to 400 on turbo then a 50 shot of nitrous on top of that.

The only thing you need to do is upgrade the diff or get saver tabs for the stock one.

SRT-4 trans have input/syncro problems when the t-350 trans has diff/gear problems if too much power is put into them.

To me id rather spend 100 or less on a 1st/2gn t-350 as a replacement then another 1000+ to replace the T-850 when they break.

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:06 pm

I've seen trannys in good condition go for cheap...T850 isn't always an arm and a leg, you gotta look for the deals.

Graphite SRT · Post by **Graphite SRT** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:04 am

meh still more than getting a t-350 but i guess me having t-350's laying around and a ton more avail. sways what i would use.

In this persons case 2-300hp he does not need the t-850

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:20 am

Agreed. Go with the T-350. It's lighter, more plentiful, and cheaper in almost all cases used. Why burden yourself with extra weight if you don't have to?

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:29 pm

true, ive also heard of the syncro problem with the t-850

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:23 am

i was under the impression that the tranz in the srt was hella stronger than the t 350

dbesade · Post by **dbesade** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:00 pm

DoubtedNeon wrote:i was under the impression that the tranz in the srt was hella stronger than the t 350

It is stronger than a T-350.

-Dave

gilly02le · Post by **gilly02le** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:15 pm

it is stronger, But you still don't need it.

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:45 pm

Stronger is only better when you need it. Otherwise stronger is more rotating and dead weight.

It would be like an engineer using 1" thick steel plate to hold 50lbs, even though significantly less steel can hold that weight.

dbesade · Post by **dbesade** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:05 pm

racer12306 wrote:Stronger is only better when you need it. Otherwise stronger is more rotating and dead weight.

It would be like an engineer using 1" thick steel plate to hold 50lbs, even though significantly less steel can hold that weight.

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:30 pm

kk! anyone know anyone whos selling a tranz?

LionheartedSXT · Post by **LionheartedSXT** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 12:56 pm

found one...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE-NE ... 06.c0.m245

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:47 pm

was bidding on that, but not anymore

jake_tim · Post by **jake_tim** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:20 am

Like everyone else said, If you are planning to go big turbo or over 300hp then go ahead and get a T-850.

Hell, I probably will be whenever my ATX bites the dust. *crosses fingers*

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:55 am

...now u have me thinkin!!!! i think my goal is gonna be 250 horse

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:21 pm

I am constantly hearing about syncro problems with the T850. I don't really hear any of you guys bitching about your trannys. Although my friends T850 when he was around 400hp busted up, so don't think they can take constant abuse

DoubtedNeon · Post by **DoubtedNeon** » Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:54 pm

then its settled? 250 horse i should stick with a t350?

patiofurnituregt · Post by **patiofurnituregt** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:17 am

I swapped a T-850 trans and can say it sure doesnt feel like no 199lbs unless that includes the mod. clutch. Yes it is heavier than a T-350 (but about the same as an atx) but it is significantly beefier, its a getrag tranny easily capable of handling 450hp. Another thing to consider is what you really want to do with you car? I know with 330hp in a t-850 1st is almost pointless and second goes by hella fast too... (why you would want to make that worse IDK) So you may want to consider your porpose...track, drag, DD. Also no one mentioned the fact that the T-850 uses equal length half shafts which is a huge plus in eliminating torque steer, and if you get an 04-5 t-850 you get a quaife LSD. (You would have to fab an intermediate half shaft brace but that was cake, I've done it). Im not saying the T-350 bad, but around the the 250+ marker I dont think its worth it.

PS: That extra weight is over your driven wheels, thus giving you more weight because the coefficient of friction x Mass = traction