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russosborne
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Posted: 24-November-2018 at 7:37PM |
The 1989 5.8l/351W I bought for the Pinto came with a small block C6. I am going with a T5 for now on it, maybe a TKO later. Was in a van if that matters. My 72 Ranchero has a 351C with (surprisingly to me anyway) a C4. Any thoughts either way on swapping it or not? Really want to go with a manual on this as well, but for now I thought I should see if I should use the C6 I have before getting rid of it. Might be a few years if ever before I can swap to a manual. I was planning on selling the C6 since it is a small block version, should be easy to sell. Storing the C6 for later isn't really an option, with 3 project cars I am really out of space. Thanks, Russ Edited by russosborne - 24-November-2018 at 7:40PM |
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californiajohnny
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c-6 is a stronger trans that a c-4 IMO
i have a small block t-5 bellhousing that needs a new home |
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russosborne
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Well, I have a T5 bellhousing. I went nuts and bought a Quick Time one that also will work for some TKO transmissions down the road. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/qti-rm-6053 Of course it went on sale after I buy it. Now, if you have a WC V8 T5 laying around...... As far as the C6 being stronger, no debate there. Just not sure if it is worth the hassle of changing it. Thanks, Russ |
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aquartlow
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I like C6's for BBF power and they are my choice for a Ford 3 speed transmission that has to be ultimately durable, that said there is A LOT more offered in the aftermarket to make the C4 a great dependable trans. The benefits of the C4 over a C6 is of course weight savings, overall size, bolt-on bell housings and less parasitic power loss through the trans. The C4 is also a quicker and harder shifting trans. There are many C4's that live behind stout 460+ c.i. BBF engines. If additional information is needed go here for Ford transmission questions and/or inquiries, there is a fellow that goes by the log-in name Gregaust, he has an absolute wealth of C4 and C6 knowledge! https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/fordtransmissionforum/ . Hope this helps.
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russosborne
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Thanks! For now I will likely keep the C4 in the car since I know it works. If the C6 doesn't sell I'll rethink things later on. Main focus is on my 79 Pinto right now, but I am still always thinking of the Ranchero in the back of my mind. Russ
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Rockatansky
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C6 in a Pinto? is it a big tire tube chassis Pro-Stock car? the Pinto uses a special small diameter flywheel / flex for the C4 with a V8, i'd be shocked if a C6 would fit in the tunnel w/o metal work, and then you'd be making it harder far everything else you need to fit. FWIW 99% of serious set up for race only Pintos are using C4's. that small of a car and if it's traction limited the C4 should do well with some basic updates C6 in the Ranchero yeah!
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californiajohnny
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i think he meant for the ranch, yeah c-6 no fit pinto!!!
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Rockatansky
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i'd put it in the Pinto ...
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russosborne
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I was going to put it in the Pinto until I decided that I really wanted a manual so I might as well just do that now instead of "someday". Was already mentally planning the tunnel cutting. Although we just got a cheap plasma cutter, might have been fun. Yeah, reason I asked here was for the Ranchero. Pinto is getting a T5 for now, should hold up behind a stockish 89 351W as long as I don't get stupid. Thanks, Russ
Edited by russosborne - 25-November-2018 at 4:22PM |
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Rockatansky
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you may still get to try out the plasma cutter unless your bell is pretty compact, what tooth count flywheel is the bell for?
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russosborne
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157. It's the Mustang II sized one. So it should fit no problem. Thanks, Russ
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Rockatansky
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wow, the flex for an auto trans is 141 tooth
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