NP205 vs NP261

[Br1an]

Hi all, so I'm currently planning how I'm going to build my truck and I've decided so far I'm going to drop in an LS3 from Lingenfelter, rated at 550 horsepower and a 4l80e behind it but now it comes to the transfer case. I have my eye on a rebuilt NP261 from Monster Transmission but how does the 261 compare to the 205? I know the 205 is one bad *****, probably the strongest transfer case, but is it worth the extra weight over the 261? The 261 is chain driven and already a driver side drop, if I do use a 205 I'm going to use a Ford Married version because I don't plan on putting a solid axle in front so I'd have to put in a GM 32 spline input shaft. But I would also twin stick it so I have high and low in four wheel drive and two wheel and I don't know that you can twin stick the 261. Thanks in advance for any information.

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[Smith]

Just an FYI, but it has come to my attention recently that Monster Transmission has been having quality and build issues. I used to recommend them. May want to consider that. Also, Id probably pick a 205 over almost all cases. Hence why I have one in mine now. You could always divorce mount as well, which is what I have done

 

[Br1an]

K, I'll take that into consideration. I don't know if I would have a long enough wheel base to run a divorced transfer case though, my trucks an extended cab short bed, that I plan on lifting and possibly swapping a solid axle under the front. Course if I do that, I may expirament with rear steer on it...

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[BerHntr]

I may be wrong on this but I thought I read somewhere before where people had wired in a toggle switch to the front actuator essentially giving you the same results of a twin stick for a lot less.

Edit: for my own sanity I had to look. Here you go.

http://www.chevytruckworld.com/ew/forums/Topic.asp?id=85256

 

[Br1an]

If you mean the actuator on the differential I plan on swapping to an AAM 9.25" differential along with an air locker, Fleece Performance's upgraded axle shafts, and RCV CV shafts

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[Br1an]

I also don't plan on the LS3 anymore either. I'm either going to use an LSA crate engine or build either a 454 or a 496 with coil near plug ignition, a Whipple port injected manifold, and either an 8-71 blower or a 10-71 blower.Don't really understand what the difference is between the two but I'll have to look it up

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[Br1an]

I may be wrong on this but I thought I read somewhere before where people had wired in a toggle switch to the front actuator essentially giving you the same results of a twin stick for a lot less.

Edit: for my own sanity I had to look. Here you go.

http://www.chevytruckworld.com/ew/forums/Topic.asp?id=85256

So i just read the write up you linked and it sounds basically the same as what I was thinking about, just done differently

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