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Topic: New Tranny
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 139
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 11-18-2002 09:16 PM
  
My Stang is just a daily driver, but I am converting it from a I6 to a V8, and I understand the Cruise-o-Matic is crap. So I was wondering what type of automatic tranny I should buy when I replace it, as the car will not be raced or anything.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 7549
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-18-2002 10:00 PM
Nothing wrong with the Cruise-o-matic or C-4 as a lot of folks call them. A lot of race cars are running C-4 race trannies and are doing just great with them. Just ask Alex!   I have never had any major problems with them either.Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
'02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package!
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1746
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-18-2002 10:31 PM
Well Dave, I'm not sure about that. Here's a thread on the differences between Cruise-o-matics and C4s ...
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/008449.html
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 139
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 11-18-2002 10:41 PM
so I should get a C-4?
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 7549
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-19-2002 02:08 AM
Go with a C-4 automatic. You want be disappointed. Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
'02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package!
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 7549
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-19-2002 02:12 AM
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Originally posted by Fastback68:
Well Dave, I'm not sure about that. Here's a thread on the differences between Cruise-o-matics and C4s ...
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/008449.html
Simon,
I will have to take a look at our '65 to be sure, but I'm almost positive it says cruise-o-matic on the auto handle or the center console. That is why I'm thinking the c-o-m and C-4 are one in the same. Dave & Terri
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Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
'02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package!
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-19-2002 03:40 AM
Different tranny's altogether. If you are upgrading from a 6 to an 8, then get a C-4. Yes, the tranny you now have is a wimp compared tothe C-4. If you want a standard 4 speed, then you would need to go through a lot of other changes and money spent to upgrade because of having to add a clutch, etc., etc....Just stick with the old tried and true c-4 for the 289 and 302 V8 Fords.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 33988
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-19-2002 08:47 AM
Be aware there are six cylinder C4s and V8 C4s, you want the V8 C4.------------------
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 139
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 11-19-2002 10:51 PM
Would the V8 C-4 work with my I6? I'd rather put in the new tranny first, then upgrade to the V8, if just only to space out my spending.
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 7549
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 11-20-2002 12:30 AM
It would probably be easier to do the swap all at once, tranny and engine. That way you aren't pulling the engine twice. Buy a c-4 and have it ready to go when you have the money for the 289.  Dave & Terri ------------------
Poison Ivy (Dave's)
'65 Fastback Modified 289 4V, C-4, dual exhaust, styled steel wheels, rally pac, A/C
'02 Explorer XLT, Black, 3.73:1 limited slip, class III tow package!
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Lennie_21
Journeyman Posts: 92
From: Denton, TX
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 11-20-2002 12:55 AM
If you're married to the idea of a 289 that's fine. Another alternative would be to go to a local wrecking yard and buy a 5.0 with an AOD already together, then go through and rebuild both.
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 139
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 11-21-2002 12:22 AM
I suppose I could do 5.0, but I'm trying to go with a 100% original thing in my car. I don't want anything to look modified.
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