|
Author
|
Topic: FMX shift kit??
|
majik455
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: duluth ga usa
Registered: Jan 2005
|
posted 02-04-2005 04:20 PM
   
Anyone here ever done a FMX? I heard they have # valve bodys. I have done a c-4 with no problem.....
IP: Logged |
Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
|
posted 02-04-2005 04:27 PM
Trans-Go offers easy to install kits for them.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
IP: Logged |
majik455
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: duluth ga usa
Registered: Jan 2005
|
posted 02-04-2005 04:33 PM
do they really have 3 valve bodys?
IP: Logged |
Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
|
posted 02-04-2005 05:15 PM
Since it was introduced by Borg Warner in the early fifties I would not be surprised if it did not have more than 3 possibilities.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
IP: Logged |
Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 621
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
|
posted 02-04-2005 08:42 PM
Are the FMX's any good? I have one in my wagon I think?B-loose
IP: Logged |
Lightning Fast Fords
Gearhead Posts: 122
From: Charlotte , N.C. USA
Registered: Aug 2004
|
posted 02-04-2005 09:01 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Bloose:
Are the FMX's any good? I have one in my wagon I think?B-loose
I for one have never had any great degree of luck with an FMX..so maybe I'm not the person to be asking. My first was in a 351W under-powered 1977 Thunderbird. The tranny lasted all of about 36,000 miles..and then it literally fused together. My 1968 Torino GT has an FMX bolted up to a 351C..and I'm not running the car until the 351C is rebuilt to at least 351CJ specs..and the FMX is replaced with a modified C6 that I already have built for it. Frankly the FMX is a non-starter for me..especially when better is easily had at a reasonable price. C4 and V8 adapted C6 cores can be had at reasonable rates..and rebuild kits and shift kits are not over the top price wise. So for my money the FMX is an easily discarded option. ------------------
2000 Crown Victoria (Performance and Handling Package. 1994 SVT Ford F-150 Lightning 1988 Turbo Coupe Thunderbird (5-Speed) 1988 Crown Victoria Police Package (Modified to the max) 1968 Torino GT (Fastback) 351C 4V with B&M C6 Tranny
IP: Logged |
Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
|
posted 02-04-2005 10:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Bloose:
Are the FMX's any good? I have one in my wagon I think?B-loose
They are good for pulling stock stuff around. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
IP: Logged |
Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 621
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
|
posted 02-04-2005 10:55 PM
That's what I thought, but wasn't sure. I'll put in a C4 or AOD when the time comes. Maybe I'll even go all out and put a stick in there.B-loose
IP: Logged |
Lightning Fast Fords
Gearhead Posts: 122
From: Charlotte , N.C. USA
Registered: Aug 2004
|
posted 02-04-2005 11:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Bloose:
That's what I thought, but wasn't sure. I'll put in a C4 or AOD when the time comes. Maybe I'll even go all out and put a stick in there.B-loose
Bloose, The C4 is always a good choice in reagrds to being light weight and buildable..but I have mixed feelings on the AOD. The AOD is nice for economy sake...but a bit ticklish when bolting it up to a 4 BBL Carbbed car. I have gone the AOD 4BBL route with the Lokar Kit...and it worked OK...but I've had just as many friends roast one by the TV Pressure being just a flicker off too. The AOD seems to like to work best with EFI cars or cars with the old 7200VV Series of carbs. I would be far more inclined to stick with a C4 or C6 depending on the cars weight..and what kind of power you are looking to make? ------------------
2000 Crown Victoria (Performance and Handling Package. 1994 SVT Ford F-150 Lightning 1988 Turbo Coupe Thunderbird (5-Speed) 1988 Crown Victoria Police Package (Modified to the max) 1968 Torino GT (Fastback) 351C 4V with B&M C6 Tranny
IP: Logged |
Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 621
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
|
posted 02-05-2005 04:05 AM
I here ya on the AOD. What I did on my lane is put in a presure gauge that keeps track of the TV presure. So far I haven't had any problems with it. There are other problems with the AOD that make me leary of them. I put it in my car just so I could run a 4.62 in it and still drive it on the expressway. It has worked out good but I don't have a ton of faith in them either. They can be great tranny's but it takes money and know how. I'm sure a good C4 would be way less money, but you can't run a 4.62 and expect to run it on the freeway 2 hours to the drag track. So I fugured I would run the AOD and replace it if and when it breaks. I may end up doing the same thing with the waggy. Heck maybe when the one I already have goes I learn to rebuild it. Then I can do the upgrades and make it into a good tranny.I would love to put an 5sp in the Waggy, but I think it would cast too much to get a good 5sp for it. B-loose
IP: Logged |
majik455
Journeyman Posts: 39
From: duluth ga usa
Registered: Jan 2005
|
posted 02-06-2005 09:27 AM
I know this is the wrong forum for this but someone may have the knowledge...my FMX is in a 1979 cougar column shift. I want to and have a c-4 trans but how do i convert fmx shift to c-4 shifter cable? Bench seat seat so i cannot floor shifter it. Any ideas on other models anyone has done?
IP: Logged |
Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
|
posted 02-06-2005 10:51 AM
C-4 does not use a cable shifter from the factory.You can retain your column shift with a C-4.
All you need is a similar shift lever. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First SS/MA in the TENS!
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
IP: Logged |
Mustangsandmore Forums
