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Topic: Which C4 Trans to use
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carsmetalsusa
Journeyman Posts: 8
From: Lemoyne,Pa.
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 05-07-2004 08:37 AM
 
I have 2 trans one form 6 cyl another from 8 cyc. The tags number are as follows:
6 cyl
PEB B
X 7E18C8 CYC
PEJ B3
D22PABL12 I need to have one of them rebuilt to put behind my 302, the 6 cycl trans is the original one out of my 66 mustang which I am converting to v-8. It has the floorshift linkage and the other doesnt look the same at the linkage but everything else on outside look identical. I heard the c4 behind 6 is not as strong as others. Since I am having it rebuilt and beefed up does it matter? I would appreciate any help I need to make a decision soon so i can get this project finished. Thanks
Steve
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whiteknight289
Gearhead Posts: 1391
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 05-07-2004 09:33 AM
Steve,
Are the cases the same lenght?I would use the v8 trans with the shift rod out of the 6 cylinder trans.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 05-08-2004 09:46 AM
They are pretty much the same internally.
Any competant trans builder can make the appropriate upgrades to the drums for greater durability.------------------
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whiteknight289
Gearhead Posts: 1391
From: Wheaton, IL, USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 05-08-2004 10:51 PM
Steve,
I agree with Alex as long as you are dealing with two similar trans.MAKE SURE your trans guy has the shift lever you intend to use in the vehicle. The shift levers are different between column shift and floor shift, and can also be different for some cars to have the neutral safety switch mounted on the shift lever or mounted on the shift housing. You CAN change the lever later, but it is a minor pain in the butt as you have to remove the pan and valve body again. ------------------
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