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Offline NEFaurora

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Doing 6cyl 3speed manual to C4 Auto Conversion - Need Help!
« on: March 28, 2013, 12:38:39 AM »


Subject: Doing 6cyl 3speed manual to C4 Auto Conversion - Need Help!


Hey guys, The '65 Vert that I just picked up has an original 3-speed Tranny which works well, but I'm going to pull it and swap it out for a C4 Auto.  I've already picked up the linkage for the C4- Auto, the correct Automatic pedal and bracket and C4 Shifter assembly and now I just need to find a donor tranny and bellhousing. 

I was wondering, Is the driveshaft for the '65-'66 6cyl manual car the same for the '65-'66 6cyl C4 Auto car?? 

Will the tranny mounts be the same??  I know the carbs are different as well.

Is there anything that I am missing?

If anyone has a '65-'68 Beater mustang in the Central Florida area that has a good C4 or just a C4 by itself.. Shoot me a PM or e-mail...I'm interested in a donor C4 tranny.

I did one of these conversions 20 years ago...but that was a long time ago...


Thanks.

Tony K.
Melbourne, FL

Tony Kovar (NEFaurora@aol.com)
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1966 Mustang Convertible Sprint 200 C4 Auto
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Offline C5ZZ

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Re: Doing 6cyl 3speed manual to C4 Auto Conversion - Need Help!
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2013, 08:33:46 PM »
The M/T driveshaft is smaller diameter, the one
used on the C-4 is the same as a V8.
The rear end ratio on a M/T car is 3.20 where
the ratio on a A/T car is 2.80
The trans mount I believe is the same.
Starter is different and you will need the spacer
plate and flex plate.

I have a extra C-4 but I'm in the Cincinnati area.
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65 Fastback, 6 cyl, AT, AC, PS, PB
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