The length of the output shaft
It's probably a turbo hydramatic 350 or the more heavy duty turbo hydramatic 400
The optional transmissions were the Powerglide, the Turbo-Hydramatic 350 and 400.
Every part that is in the 400 is heaver and bigger then the 350. The 350 turbo is light duty, but can be modified to make it tuff. The 400 is already tough from the factory.
The Turbo-Hydramatic 350 (TH350) was standard and I think the only one available. 3 Speed automatic.
None, TH stands for turbo-hydromatic, hence th350 or 350 turbo.
The 400 turbo pan is squire and the 350 turbo pan has 3 squire corners with 1 corner cut in a angle
The 1983 Chevrolet Caprice typically came equipped with a Turbo-Hydramatic 350 (TH350) automatic transmission. Some models, particularly those with larger engines, might have had the Turbo-Hydramatic 400 (TH400) as an option. It's important to verify the specific engine and trim level, as configurations may vary.
Look at the pan, the Turbo 400 pan is 16 5/8-inches long and 13 inches wide - it looks like a map of the state of Texas . - The Turbo 350 pan is like a square with a corner cut off and is 13 1/2 inches long and 13 wide. Read more: How to Identify a Turbo 350 or Turbo 400 Transmission | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7423514_identify-350-turbo-400-transmission.html#ixzz2DV3H19xj
turbo 350 or 700r4 turbo 350 or 700r4
A 1996 Chevy should not have a a turbo hydramatic 350 unless it has been changed. it should not shift into reverse hard unless the idle is too high, or there is some other problem,such as a tired differential,or bad u-joint.
yes a 350 turbo converter will fit a 400 turbo and vice versa
A turbo 350 has only 3 gears. The 700R4 has 3 gears plus over drive and lock-up converter. And it is the same as a 400 turbo with overdrive.