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Topic: What automatic transmission you recommend??
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Red_69Mach1
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Northridge, CA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-25-2002 06:00 PM
   
Hi-The 1969 Mach 1 have right now has a FMX transmission, I was thinking of dropping it and getting another transmission like a C4 instead.Do you guys think this is a wise decision? Also, would you guys recommend other transmissions like the AOD and C6.
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1969 Mach 1 with a 351 Windsor, FMX tranny with cooler, Holley Street Avenger(670cfm), Edelbrock 351W intake, mallory ignition, MSD blaster ignition coil, headers, flowmasters,
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Scott (69Mach)
Gearhead Posts: 313
From: Walnut Creek, CA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-25-2002 06:05 PM
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'd spend the money elsewhere unless you're building a strip car. The FMX is a bit heavy, but it'll take a lot of abuse and is fine for a street car.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 21832
From: Saco, Maine USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-25-2002 06:13 PM
I agree. Unless you were drag racing it and needed the .2 or .3 difference, I wouldn't replace it unless you have to. Everyone knocks the FMX tranny, but it's a pretty stout piece. I'm keeping both FMXs in my Mustangs, unless I decide later to go AOD, which I doubt because of the cost. ------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2002 01:00 AM
FMX is OK for a street car. Could use a high quality shift kit though.  ------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3653
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-26-2002 01:02 AM
Red,Is this a street car?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 3653
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-26-2002 01:04 AM
I'm curious cause you asked it on the Racing forum. And for racing the FMX is only good as a boat anchor.  SteveW
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 3609
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-26-2002 01:14 AM
What automatic transmission do i recommend?Hmmm... (thinkin) ... hmmmm NONE!! Get a stick... sticks are happenin' ... sticks are faaaar out. Anyways, if it's a race car you'll be wasting money to try and get torque pervertors and valve body stuff for it. It would be strong enough and fine for street and mild racing.
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Red_69Mach1
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Northridge, CA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-26-2002 01:14 AM
Yeah, I'm just primarily just going to use the car on the car on the street.I guess I'm going to the FMX now. Do you guys recommend the Trans-Go Shift kit??
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Red_69Mach1
Journeyman Posts: 17
From: Northridge, CA
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 01-26-2002 01:16 AM
TomP-I was going to convert it to stick until I found it cost more money than I had 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2002 01:39 AM
Yes, the Trans Go shift kit is the best available for the FMX.
Tomp, you just like pulling your stick that's all.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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65_289
Gearhead Posts: 396
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Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-26-2002 02:17 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Yes, the Trans Go shift kit is the best available for the FMX.
Tomp, you just like pulling your stick that's all.
I like pulling my stick too. You gotta problem wit dat?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2002 04:55 PM
Actually I prefer someone else to pull on mine. ------------------
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MoneyManager
Gearhead Posts: 417
From: Lyons, Illinois
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 01-26-2002 05:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Actually I prefer someone else to pull on mine.
LOL, anyone in particular?
Sorry I couldn't resist! LOL LOL LOL LOL
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 3609
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 01-26-2002 05:40 PM
Alex Don't look at me to fulfill THAT request. I have my hands full with my own Talking transmissions here of course! 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 11493
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-26-2002 06:18 PM
So you still doing that two finger stroke shift Tomp? ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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Blu Dawg
Journeyman Posts: 60
From: Texas
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 01-26-2002 09:02 PM
d@mn, did this post take an unexpected turn...lol------------------
Brad H.
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