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TCI®-equipped GeeTO TIGER!
The Turbo Hydramatic 400, or Turbo 400, as it is more commonly known among racers and performance enthusiasts, made its debut in 1964 as the standard equipment transmission in big block-powered Cadillacs and other full size GM vehicles.
Almost from the moment it put in an appearance on the street, the Turbo 400 attained near-legendary status as one of the strongest automatic transmissions ever made. In addition to becoming the transmission of choice for serious drag racers, pulling trucks and other mega-horsepower big block enthusiasts, the Turbo 400 automatic found a home as standard equipment in some of the most powerful and exotic vehicles ever produced –from V12 Jaguars and Ferraris to Full Size Jeeps and military vehicles. Today, the THM 400 transmission is only installed as original equipment in certain military vehicles, but it remains a favorite among horsepower junkies everywhere in need of a brutally strong 3-speed automatic. Although Turbo 400s are already stout in stock form, a TCI® prepped Super StreetFighter™ or Competition Turbo 400 can handle over 600 normally aspirated horsepower.
Far from just being an industry-leading manufacturer of “ready-to-run” automatic transmissions and torque converters, TCI® also carries all of those hard to find transmission swap components that you’ve been looking for –mid mount engine plates, adapter plates, kickdown linkage brackets, shifter and TV cables, speedometer gears, shifters, and much, much more. All TCI® transmissions, torque converters, and valve bodies are triple-tested in our state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facility in order to ensure reliable performance before they ever see the inside of one of our shipping cartons, and our internal components are guaranteed to be the very best that money can buy. So check out TCI® for all of your Turbo 400 needs –that high powered big block under the hood of your street machine will thank you!
Transmissions
Triple
Tested Quality
We go the extra mile to ensure your
transmission is superior in both form and function. Beginning with a
careful inspection of the transmission case and components that will be
used, we replace stock parts with high performance bands and components
where applicable. We increase fluid flow, lubrication system and thrust
capacity. Problematic hard parts are replaced with stronger components,
many of which we fabricate ourselves at our in-house machining centers.
Valve bodies are completely remanufactured and 100% tested prior to
installation. Finally, each and every TCI® transmission must pass both a
static hydraulic pressure test during assembly and a final dyno test prior to
shipping. That's Triple Tested so you can be confident you're getting a transmission that's
ready to rock.
For
details regarding the different types of TCI® transmissions, click
here.
Applications
Engine Size
Sizzler®
StreetFighter®
Super
StreetFighter™
Chevrolet,
TH400, non lock-up, with 4" tailshaft
All
Chevrolet V8
211000
211010 1 211015 2
211005
Chevrolet,
TH400, non lock-up, with 9" tailshaft,
large yoke
All
Chevrolet V8
211090
211095
Buick,
Oldsmobile, Pontiac TH400, non lock-up,
with 4"
tailshaft, large yoke
All
B.O.P V8
211300
211305
Buick,
Oldsmobile, Pontiac TH400, non lock-up,
with 9"
tailshaft
All
B.O.P V8
211390
Buick,
Oldsmobile, Pontiac TH400, non lock-up,
with 12"
tailshaft
All
B.O.P V8
211312
1 With
special low gear planetary installed (
2.75 low, 1.57
2nd)
2 Extra heavy-duty version with
Red Eagle clutches & Kolene treated steels
Torque Converters
Triple
Tested Quality
TCI®
strives to produce the best torque converters in the industry. Part of
the process involves ensuring that each unit is built to spec. Regardless
of what category or price level it may fall into, every TCI® torque
converter is Triple Tested during assembly.
Once all the prep work on
the component parts has been completed, the impeller is welded to the
front cover. Immediately following this process, a pair of dial
indicators are employed on a rotating table to verify that the impeller
body and pump drive hub remain true.
Each unit is then
pressurized and subjected to a leak test to confirm the integrity of all
the weld seams. Lastly, each unit is computer balanced to reduce
annoying and potentially damaging drivetrain vibrations that would occur
from an unbalanced torque converter. That's Triple Tested so you can be confident you're getting a
torque converter that's
ready to roll.
1965-81
TH350, 375 with
small bolt pattern
(except lock-up)
241538
241500
241502 3
241300
241100
242100
2421012
242102 2 242122
1965-91
TH350,400 with
small bolt pattern
241101 2
1965-91
TH350,400 with
wide bolt pattern
241200
1965-91
TH350,400
with
dual bolt pattern
(168-tooth flywheel)
240900
2409012
241000
2410012
2410022
241022
1 Special high stall unit, great for light
vehicles
2 With heavy-duty front anti-ballooning plate for nitrous applications
3 For Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile with small bolt circle and mounting
lugs
4 Low stall configuration
Turbo Hydramatic 400 Valve
Bodies
The transmission valve body is the brain of the transmission. Often it is called the control valve. Valve bodies, like automatic transmissions themselves, have been changed and updated through
the years. We select and use only the valve bodies that will provide you with the best performance
and service. All TCI® valve bodies are 100% quality checked for proper function and, where applicable,
proper operating pressures on a dedicated valve body test machine.
We offer three types of modified valve bodies for your Turbo 400:
StreetFighter® Series - Manual/Automatic Our manual/automatic valve body is designed for the street and strip performance car owner. It is the same valve body used in our StreetFighter® transmission series.
Full Manual Series Our competition valve body for maximum performance and quick elapsed times in a racing application. By controlling the valve body only through manual means we can produce quicker shift timing and are
able to run higher line pressures than possible with an automatic shift transmission. Higher line pressure
makes it harder for clutches to slip under high loads. Remember, with a full manual you will have to make
every shift, for these units do not shift on their own. A great choice for bracket cars, monster trucks, and
virtually any off-road competition vehicle where a Trans-Brake is either not legal or not desired.
Trans-Brake Series Our Trans-Brake Series allows you to achieve maximum torque converter stall and provides for quicker and more consistent reaction times and 60 foot times. This is due to the Trans-Brake action which prevents an
engine's torque load from being transmitted through the drive train prior to the launch. The Trans-Brake acts
in much the same manner as a manual clutch. Once the Trans-Brake is engaged, the vehicle can neither roll
forward nor backward and as you press on the accelerator the engine can rpm as high as the torque converter
stall. Once the Trans-Brake is released, the power is transmitted immediately to the rear tires in much the same
manner as a manual clutch but with the parts saving advantage of the torque converter's shock absorbing action.
Application
StreetFighter®
Series
Full
Manual Series
Trans-Brake Series
GM
TH400, 1965 & later
222400
221100 1
2215001
1 Reverse
shift pattern
TCI® Full Manual Valve Body With Engine Braking For Turbo 400
Making the right shift at the right time is critical to getting the most performance from your transmission. The new TCI® TH400 Full Manual Shift Valve Body with Low Gear Engine Braking is the best way to deliver quick shift response times and clean neutral shifting. Best of all, the full engine braking in low gear is perfect for rock crawling and 4x4 applications where utilizing the engine’s compression drag to help traverse the most extreme terrains is a useful feature.
The TCI® TH400 Full Manual Valve Body with Low Gear Engine Braking is the perfect set-up not only for heavy off road usage, but is great for hot street/strip cars where a forward shift pattern valve body ensures reliable transmission gear selection. As with all TCI® valve bodies, installation is a simple bolt-in procedure for any GM TH400 transmission with all necessary parts included and performance is guaranteed due to the rigorous TCI® quality control standards.
Application
Full
Manual
Valve Body
With Engine
Braking
GM
TH400, 1965 & later
221200
Replacement Trans Brake Solenoid For Turbo 400 TCI®’s replacement trans brake solenoid features a precision-ground steel shaft with bronze bushing, a shaft-pinned nut for secure placement and unique lip seal to prevent fluid leakage while minimizing
mechanical drag. The conical-face design handles higher forces than standard flat-faced solenoids with
its 0.250” stroke. The high-efficiency, precision wound coil maximizes the force delivered by the solenoid,
and the two-wire set-up ensures a good quality ground. Fits TCI® Trans Brake Valve Body #321500.
Description
Part No.
Replacement solenoid for TH400 trans-brake valve body #221500
221300
Trans-Brake Release Valves
Precision-manufactured direct replacement for TCI® trans brake valve bodies.
Description
Part No.
Replacement
release valve & spring for #221500
221400
Composite
Metal Matrix release valve for #221500
221409
Pressure
Regulator Spring, high pressure spring for TH400 full manual
and Trans-Brake applications
224300
Transmission Service Kits and Shift Kits For Turbo Hydramatic 400 TCI® offers a full line of overhaul and rebuild kits, as well as valve body and shift kits for your Turbo 400. Whether your goal is to perform a simple shift reprogramming using one of our valve body kits, or a full
transmission overhaul with one of our Pro Super Kits, TCI® has got the parts to help you make it happen!
Application
Racing
Overhaul Kit
Master
Racing Overhaul Kit 2
Pro
Super Kit
Valve
Body Performance Improver Kit
Trans-Scat
Valve Body Kit
Racing
Filter and Pan Gasket
GM TH400, 1966 & later
228600
259000
259015 1
228800
226000
400000
228500
1 Special high horsepower
kit with HD Red clutches
2 Kit does not include band
Heavy-Duty Turbo 400 Flywheels and Flexplates TCI® flywheels are .035" thicker than stock and the starter ring is welded to both sides of the flywheel for additional strength.
Constructed from a high tensile strength material these flywheels resist elongation and
cracking. All 168 tooth flywheels are sized for stock 3/8" mounting bolts and can be easily drilled for 7/16" diameter high performance torque converter applications. SFI 29.1 approved.
Engine Make
SFI 29.1 Approved
Trans Type
Engine Size
Balance
Remarks
Part No.
Chevy
Yes
GM
All
Internal
dual bolt pattern 168 tooth
399273
Chevy
Yes
GM
400
External
dual bolt pattern 168 tooth
399373
Chevy
Yes
GM
454
External
dual bolt pattern 168 tooth
399473
Chevy
Yes
GM
454
External
small bolt pattern 153 tooth
399554
Chevy
Yes
GM
LT1
External
small bolt pattern 153 tooth
399173
Chevy
Yes
GM
LT1
Internal
small bolt pattern 168 tooth
399174
Chevy
Yes
GM
All
Internal
small bolt pattern 153 tooth
399573
Chevy
Yes
GM
4.8, 5.3, 5.7, 6.0
LS-series
Internal
small bolt pattern
168 tooth
399753
Chevy
Yes
GM
'86-99
(1 pc. rear seal)
External
dual bolt pattern
168 tooth
399773 1
Chevy
Yes
GM
'91-98
(1 pc. rear seal)
External
dual bolt pattern
168 tooth
399873 2
Chevy
Yes
GM
'91-95
(1 pc. rear seal)
External
dual bolt pattern
168 tooth
399973 3
Pontiac
Yes
GM
326-455
Internal
small bolt pattern
166 tooth
2.750" crankshaft ID.
399673
1 Only for one piece rear seal engines
2 Only for Gen. V & Gen VI 454 HO & 502 HO with steel forged crankshafts
3 Only for Gen. V 454 with cast iron crankshafts
Chevrolet Flywheel Shims These shims are an easy way to achieve optimum spacing when installing a new flywheel on Chevrolet
crankshafts. These 0.030" shims manufactured from high quality steel, are a must when additional clearance
is required between the starter and flywheel ring gear. Works on both automatic and standard shift flywheels
with standard Chevrolet crankshaft bolt flange and flywheel.
Description
Part No.
Chevrolet Flywheel Shims
399100
Aluminum Drums Manufactured from 7075-T6 aluminum billet
because of the outstanding strength properties of the material. Reduces
weight from the transmission's rotating mass without compromising drum integrity. All
drums are designed to hold up to five clutches and are hard-coat
anodized for improved wear characteristics. Not recommended for street
use.
Description
OEM Drum Weight (lbs.)
TCI Drum Weight (lbs.)
Weight
Savings
(lbs.)
Part Number
GM
TH400 Forward (Front)
7.25
2.84
4.41
223800
GM
TH400 Direct
8.06
3.48
4.58
223900
Front
Pumps
Restore proper line pressure and performance during your next rebuild with a TCI® fully remanufactured front pump. Each TCI® pump assembly includes a reground pump cover, remachined pump pocket fitted with oversized gears coated with dry-film lubricant, new torque converter hub & stator tube bushings, and a new front seal new pump gasket.
Application
Part No.
NEW!
GM TH400 1965-up
213400
Low Gear Planetary
With additional gear reduction in first and second gear, our Turbo 400 low gear sets work great in all applications requiring additional gear for better take-off. From heavy drag cars to off-road 4x4s and tow trucks, a TCI® low gear planetary can improve low end torque and acceleration without adversely affecting the final drive ratio.
Application
Part No.
NEW! GM TH400
(2.10 1st, 1.40 2nd)
221000
GM TH400 (2.75 1st, 1.57 2nd)
227500
TH400 34 Element Sprags And Assemblies
Description
Part No.
TH400
(1964-1972) special intermediate sprag, this 34-element sprag
replaces the stock 16-element, increasing torque capacity 110%
227900
TH400
(all years) high gear drum and 34-element sprag assembly
227800
TH400 Forged Steel
Clutch Hub
TCI®'s new Forged Steel Clutch Hub is CNC machined
from a 4140 steel forging. The all-new
construction is much stronger than the cast OE unit and will resist
fracturing, clutch tooth wear and
spline failures. Designed for 500 plus horsepower TH400/4L80E transmission
applications, the TCI®'s Forged Steel Clutch Hub is the perfect
remedy to avoid clutch hub
failure.
Application
Part No.
TH400/4L80E Steel Forward Clutch Hub
228300
Hardened Input And Main Shafts
TCI® offers input shafts made from aircraft quality Vaccu Melt 300 steel billet for reliable service in high-horsepower street/strip and drag race applications.
Application
Vaccu
Melt 300
TH400
input shaft with Powerglide splines
227600 1
TH400
heavy duty forward drum assembly with larger diameter billet
input shaft installed (great for high horsepower), Vaccu Melt 300 material
223600
NEW! Heavy-Duty
billet main shaft
223700
Rear case
bearing, replaces thrust washer between rear of case and output
shaft
224400
1 Made from stock OEM material
Aluminum Tailhousing With Roller Bearing
TCI® Turbo 400 transmissions deliver great strength, versatility and durability for serious drag racing applications. The new TCI® PRO-X™ TH400 Aluminum Tailhousing features light weight and improved strength while using a tailshaft roller bearing rather than the factory bushing for superior lubrication and durability. The OE bushing is a common failure point with TH400 transmissions as it can run dry in high speed TH400 applications.
The TCI® PRO-X™ TH400 Aluminum Tailhousing With Roller Bearing is more rigid than other factory or aftermarket tailhousings with more structure for added support and durability. Like all PRO-X™ components, it features the revolutionary TCI® HDT (Heat Dissipating Technology) Coating™ that dramatically reduces transmission operating temperatures. The use of the roller bearing provides added lubrication, and the usually unreliable paper gasket used to seal the housing to the transmission is replaced with a precision-machined surface that incorporates an o-ring for a solid, drip free connection.
Application
Part No.
TH400 Aluminum Tailhousing With Roller Bearing
226405
Transmission Clutch Plates TCI® offers only the finest in friction materials for your Turbo Hydramatic! Our High Performance Frictions are ideal for most street and strip applications, and our Alto Red Eagle® clutch plates are available for those who demand ultimate performance.
High Performance Clutch Plates - Provide a high coefficient of friction and high temperature
resistance. Power apply applications have grooved surface area to improve clutch apply time.
Suitable for both racing and street strip applications. Special HD Alto Red Eagle® Clutch plates - Provide smoother shifts and longer life in very
high horsepower applications. Red Eagle® clutches are designed with a softer, more resilient
base paper which imparts less wear against the opposing steel plates. They are then saturated
in a phenolic resin and undergo a second saturation in a silicate, which imparts high heat
resistance to the friction paper. Special High-Static Reverse Clutch Plates - Stops forward creep due to clutch slippage while
Trans-Brake is applied. An excellent choice for Trans-Brake equipped cars. Available for TH350
and Powerglide transmissions. Kolene® treated Steel Plates - Greatly improves heat transfer across the surface of the steel
to prevent hot spots and warp due to high oil or surface temperature.
Application
Type
High Performance Frictions
Super HD Frictions
Steel Plates
TH400
Direct
224000 (5 ea.) .080
224005 (5 ea.) .080
224002 (5 ea.) .068 K 224003 (5 ea.) .090 K
Intermediate
224500 (3 ea.) .080
224501 (1 ea.) .080 224503 (3 ea.) .080
224502 (3 ea.) .100 K
Forward
224700 (5 ea.) .080
224702 (5 ea.) .077 K
K - Kolene treated steels.
High Performance Bands
Tougher than your
average replacement part, TCI® kickdown bands feature extra
reinforcement on the band lugs and a performance, red friction material.
Our TH400 reverse band features a genuine Kevlar® lining for added
durability.
Application
Part
No.
TH400
performance kickdown band
225100
TH400
Kevlar® reverse band
225105
TCI® Transmission Pans
Cast Aluminum
Deep Pans
One of the best investments you can make to assure
longevity of your automatic transmission is a cast aluminum deep pan.
Designed with cooling fins to dissipate heat faster, these pans also
provide additional strength and rigidity to the transmission case. No
modifications are necessary to the stock dipstick and the pan includes
magnetic drain plug, fluid pickup extension, pan gasket and new rail
bolts and washers.
New! TH400 Polished, Die-Cast Aluminum Pans
A beautiful addition to a Street Rod or show car, these die-cast pans are polished to a high luster. Considering ground clearance is a concern with these cars, these pans are made to the stock depth. A drain plug makes fluid & filter changes much more pleasant. Kit comes with all necessary gaskets, filters and stainless-steel installation hardware.
Chrome-Plated Steel Logo Transmission Pans
These attractive, stock-depth TCI® replacement pans can spice up the undercarriage of any vehicle. The included drain plug makes transmission service a snap. Why mess around with a 30 year old rusty pan with a warped, leaky gasket flange when you can bolt on one of these economical beauties in a snap?
Application
Capacity
Cast Aluminum
Polished
Cast Aluminum
Chrome-Plated Steel Part Number
GM TH400
holds 2 extra quarts
228000
228010
228011
Floor Shifters
TCI®
offers a fine array of floor shifters for your TH350/400 equipped
vehicle. From the street to strip, TCI®'s
shifter line has got you covered.
Severe Duty
Transmission Crossmember Mount
This quality crossmember mount is made from urethane and features a
safety interlock between mounting points. A great addition for high
horsepower applications that require maximum shock absorption. The
urethane is impervious to grease, oil and road grime unlike stock rubber
mounts. Kit comes complete with mount and high strength installation
hardware.
Description
Part No.
GM
Application
952500
Filler
Tubes
Replace your damaged or missing filler tube
with a quality TCI® unit. All TCI® filler tubes use the improved
boot-type seal as opposed to the old, leak-prone o-ring style.
Application
Description
Part Number
GM
Universal Filler Tube for TH350/400/200/2004R
This
Universal Filler Tube fits TH200, TH350/400 & 2004R and
includes all necessary installation hardware. Non-locking design
finished in black paint.
743860
GM
TH400 Chevy Filler Tube
A
full length, locking TH400 Chevy dipstick assembly appropriate
for race or street use. Finished in gold dichromate.
A
full length, locking TH400 dipstick assembly appropriate for
race or street use. Works with Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and
Cadillac applications. Finished in gold dichromate.
743803
Transmission Service Manual
This technical manual covers all Turbo Hydramatic 400 transmissions and provides detailed diagrams and instructions for the do-it-yourself transmission builder. Included are torque specs, troubleshooting charts and repair procedures. (Note: These manuals do not contain information specific to performance modifications such as TCI® performs on our transmissions. See video below.) If you are searching for instructions on a particular TCI® product, click here.
Aluminum Tailhousing With Roller Bearings
Regardless
of what category or price level it may fall into, every TCI® torque
converter is Triple Tested during assembly.
TCI® Turbo 400 transmissions deliver great strength, versatility and durability for serious drag racing applications. The new TCI® PRO-X™ TH400 Aluminum Tailhousing features light weight and improved strength while using a tailshaft roller bearing rather than the factory bushing for superior lubrication and durability. The OE bushing is a common failure point with TH400 transmissions as it can run dry in high speed TH400 applications.
TCI® offers only the finest in friction materials for your Turbo Hydramatic! Our High Performance Frictions are ideal for most street and strip applications, and our Alto Red Eagle® clutch plates are available for those who demand ultimate performance.
Special High-Static Reverse Clutch Plates - Stops forward creep due to clutch slippage while
Trans-Brake is applied. An excellent choice for Trans-Brake equipped cars. Available for TH350
and Powerglide transmissions.
Floor Shifters
Filler
Tubes
