[84excursion]

Ok I have one of each right now, the 208 is currently installed.

I know the 205 is all iron, and gears, but has a horrible low-range.
the 208, and 1356 have a good low range but are made of lighter weaker alloy.

whats better? and why?

 

[fordman7795]

the 205 is considered by many to be "bulletproof". the 1356 is fine unless you put mega horsepower through it.

 

[HWY TO HELL]

whats a 1356? i need a new t-case i think i have a 208 in right now and im guessing the chain drive system shit the bed on it...so what do you think my 80' has in it? ive never heard of a 1356 but i heard of 208,205 &203?

 

[Blown]

205 is bullit proof but weighs alot. Cast iron case and gear driven. I've heard of running a cross member under it to take the weight off of the tranny which is probably cast aluminium. I'm not sure the tranny would support it without the cross member.

 

[jerry 1 a b]

80's either had the NP208F or the BW1345. I love my 1356. It meets all of my expectations. I can see how someone could beet it to death, but I don't think anyone would do that intentionally. BW's are expensive to repair though.