Best Trans for a 351C

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Just bought a 72 ford torino. I believe its a 351C. It has the 8 valve cover bolts as the Cleveland is suppose to have and I think the Windsor had 6. I want to put an edelbrock efi e street system on it and maybe aluminum heads among other things. I want to use the car for cruises but be able to get into it when I want. Just wondering if the c6 would be a good choice. Currently has a c4.

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mcclainshane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 07-April-2015 Location: lavale md Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote mcclainshane Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Best Trans for a 351C Posted: 21-April-2015 at 3:23AM
	Just bought a 72 ford torino. I believe its a 351C. It has the 8 valve cover bolts as the Cleveland is suppose to have and I think the Windsor had 6. I want to put an edelbrock efi e street system on it and maybe aluminum heads among other things. I want to use the car for cruises but be able to get into it when I want. Just wondering if the c6 would be a good choice. Currently has a c4.

75GranMan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-April-2011 Location: Colchester, CT Status: Offline Points: 1225	Post Options Post Reply Quote 75GranMan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21-April-2015 at 1:34PM
	The C4 can be built to withstand some serious HP, as well as the C6. I would probably be cheaper for you to build your C4 rather then purchase and build a smallblock C6. In stock form the C6 would be the better choice IMO.
	John 75Gran Torino 4spdTighten it down until it snaps and then back it off a half turn!

mcclainshane Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 07-April-2015 Location: lavale md Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote mcclainshane Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21-April-2015 at 2:08PM
	Ok thanks sir. Yeah the cost won't bother me much. I would like to stay around $25k in the build but that's just a guideline. Just heard that the c6 was better for longer hauls and the c4 was more for strip use. Didn't know if it was true or not.

Big Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25-August-2013 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 4194	Post Options Post Reply Quote Big Bird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21-April-2015 at 2:10PM
	C4 is fine. If it works ok, maybe put a shift kit in. C6 is heavier and eats a bit more power, but it is stronger. Check your VIN and see what your engine is. 351C and 400 use same valve covers.
	"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds?

lynchster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 07-January-2006 Location: Pennsylvania Status: Offline Points: 2150	Post Options Post Reply Quote lynchster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23-April-2015 at 6:47PM
	A top loader.
	*Chuck* 72 Gran Torino Sport 13 Taurus SHO "Mr Pig"

75GranMan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-April-2011 Location: Colchester, CT Status: Offline Points: 1225	Post Options Post Reply Quote 75GranMan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24-April-2015 at 1:10PM
	Chuck,I'm with you on that!
	John 75Gran Torino 4spdTighten it down until it snaps and then back it off a half turn!

Billy C Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10-February-2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Status: Offline Points: 948	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billy C Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25-April-2015 at 4:07AM
	If you put 10k in the motor expect to put 10k into the trans for a balanced package. The transmission is as important if not more important. Fun can be had with a junkyard motor and a solid gear box. With that budget, T56.. it's an excellent box. If you like the autos then just stick with a built c4. I'm not an expert on the auto trans options but things like shift kits can really bring some life into the boring stock autos.
	-Billy Conturo