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Topic: C4 Trans Gear Ratio.....
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70 Pony
Gearhead Posts: 1815
From: Glenmoore, PA, USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 07-19-2001 10:51 PM
   
Can anyone tell me what the 1st gear ratio is on a 1970 C4....and is there a way to increase this ratio in order to get...a steeper rear gear advantage without change the rear ratio.....
In other words getting say 4.00 to 1 rear results out of a 3.55 by upping 1st gear ratio...
Thanks------------------
EDDIE D
Resto Mod '70 Sport Roof
Arrest Me Red
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 2281
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 07-19-2001 11:17 PM
I can solve it. Real race cars have three pedals!!! LOL. Ray------------------
1970 MACH 1 351C 4SPD
1986 CAPRI 5.0 5 spd.
2001 LINCOLN LS V8
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6006
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 07-20-2001 12:03 AM
First gear is 2.47 I believe. You can buy a different planatery set for them, a 2.75 ratio. ATI makes them as does several other manufacturers.
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 772
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 07-20-2001 12:14 AM
I don't know the first gear ratio but I think it is about 2.5-2.6. I know different gears are available but I think they are expensive. Try these guys:Art Carr 888-526-5868
Performance Automatic 800-767-8174 I never purchased them so I don't know anything about the quality. Good luck.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 21889
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-20-2001 12:56 AM
Eddie,
I had my C4 redone (rebuilt) with all TCI parts and StreetFighter converter and happy:0sam
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Rustang
Gearhead Posts: 709
From: Clarion PA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 07-18-2001 11:01 PM
I'm pretty sure the ratios are 2.46, 1.46, then 1:1  ------------------
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 6609
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 07-19-2001 08:31 AM
There is a co.article in M&Fords that featured a c-4 with different 1st and intermediate gears, leaving the final original. Sounds good---particularly if a person doesn't have "gears in the rear"!!!!
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70 Pony
Gearhead Posts: 1815
From: Glenmoore, PA, USA
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 07-20-2001 08:37 AM
Thanks all/....as usual, very informative replies....
Hey Ray.....love the 4 speed...and every once in a while get the urge to go "Stick"..
Then again.....getting too old and uncoordinated for 3 pedals.....hard enough with 2....
I'll check out the sights and co's you all mentioned....
Would love a little more pull in first...but want to keep the 3.55's for cruising..------------------
EDDIE D
Resto Mod '70 Sport Roof
Arrest Me Red
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