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Topic: 66 C-4 question
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66fstbck
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Worhtington, Pa. USA
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-10-2002 10:41 AM
  
While I'm waiting for my block to get bored, I thought that I might as well get the tranny ready to go. I have 2 66 C4 tranmissions, but both have sat for at least 15 years or more so I figured that each would need rebuilt. I've read everything I can get my hands on and will rebuild this myself. First off, should I look for a newer year C4 to rebuild or even one that doesn't need rebuilt, if so which year to look for ? Are newer C4's direct bolt-in ? Any tips for rebuild kits? This is going behind a rebuilt 289 that should be about 275 - 300 HP. No racing outside the stoplight grandprix every once in a while.
TIA,
Alan------------------
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franklin
Gearhead Posts: 128
From: VA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 01-10-2002 11:55 AM
Make sure the trans you buy/rebuild has the correct shifter shaft in the tranny for your set-up. Floor shift has a different shaft. It can be swapped to make it correct. If you decide to buy a later tranny, make sure you get or buy the correct torque convertor for the year you are using. Around 1970 they changed the small splined shaft sticking out of the tranny, and an earlier convertor won't fit on a later trans. C4's from six cylinder cars will fit, but they supposedly have less clutch packs installed. I've had one in my stock 65 fastback for over 10 years though, and it works fine. But I don't do burnouts everyday either.[This message has been edited by franklin (edited 01-10-2002).]
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Fastymz
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From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-10-2002 05:09 PM
I'm going for a later C-4 without the green dot as drive.So I can shift from 1st up to 3rd.And I understand that the later c-4 have a 26 spline shaft,and they have more extra clutch packs.I not a trans guy so some of this is greek to me.I was told that the later trans are easyer to find trq,convertors for,SCOOP ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19751
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-11-2002 12:20 AM
YOu can make the drums hold up to 5 clutches. You just have to relocate the retaining grove. A 67 trans will have the better valve body but still be 24 spline input. Best bet is to locate a 70 up V-8 van or truck trans if you can. That way you get the select shift valve body and the HD 26 spline pump. You can transfer your floor shift shaft.  ------------------
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66fstbck
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: Worhtington, Pa. USA
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 11:29 AM
OK then, I'll look for a newer tranny. What years should I look for 1970 - ? Why a truck or van, heavier built ? And lastly, will it be direct bolt-in ? Sorry abt all the questions but, I wasn't able to find all this info with the search feature and I have no experience with tranmissions.
Thanks again,
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