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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Transfer Cases and Front Drivelines => Topic started by: blazing816 on February 26, 2014, 12:13:10 pm
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This there a huge difference between the np208 and np241??? I have heard the 241 is stronger, I was just curious how much stronger and are they a direct bolt on to our trucks (because I know some come from newer body style trucks where the shifter is on the driver side). Just curious because I can get my hands on a np241 out of a 1990 blazer (so should be passenger side) for $100 and I am curious if it is a lot better then my np208, I have in my truck for my project.
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The np241 came factory on my 89 v2500 burb, so I am assuming it is a more heavy duty transfer case. I like having it because it is "shift on the fly" you can go from 2HI to 4HI while rolling.
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"shift on the fly" alone is worth the switch to me. I plan on doing the swap eventually, but if I found one for $100 I would pull the trigger.
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The 208 is shift on the fly
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The 241 is geared a little lower than the 208 and considered to be an upgrade from the 208 . I wouldn't consider it a huge upgrade. Somewhere around 1990 I believe they switched to a electronic speed sensor so you may not be able to use your speedometer cable .
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IIRC, 208 is 2.6:1 and 241 is 2.72:1. not a huge difference.
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Okay that's what I was reading online, ratio was a little lower and the 241 had a better oiling system. But to me I already have a np208 for my project and I know its solid. Plus I have a np208 on my "rusty but trusty" truck I drive now and it works great. Especially since I am not doing any off-roading, mostly use the 4x4 for snow here in Michigan, and every once in a while a muddy yard in the summer. Thanks for the input :)
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The 208 is shift on the fly
Ya but only at low speeds right? Below something like 15mph? As appose to the 241 shifting at any speed? That's what I thought at least.
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Im not sure on the 241 shifting on the fly at any speed, I havent tried over 15mph.
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The 208 is shift on the fly
Ya but only at low speeds right? Below something like 15mph? As appose to the 241 shifting at any speed? That's what I thought at least.
No and the 241 isn't an upgrade. The 208 is much more plentiful and cost effective as well.
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Well thanks for saving me money! lol
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IIRC, CUCVs came with 208s in them as well, so there shouldn't be a question of stoutness.