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Offline bulldogg3151

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Transmission Swap
« on: January 18, 2012, 11:47:45 AM »
 Is it worth the time and expense to swap out a C4 to a T-10 on a 1966 A code
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Offline jwc66k

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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2012, 01:04:14 PM »
Quick answer - yes. Long term answer - re-sale value affected by non-originality. Personal answer - I would, I have and would do it again - except if the car was better off stock. If I was going to make a change from a C-4 to a T-10 I would be more inclined to install a five speed (bird in hand rules apply).
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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2012, 01:12:29 PM »
 My 1966 Mustang is a GT Convertible that I have taken to a judged MCA Concours Driven level and find the C4 too boring to drive.
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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2012, 07:25:58 PM »
+1 On Jim's response!  I have my original top loader in the garage, but LOVE my T-5, I am getting about 25 mpg on the highway!  Your choice, but the T-5 gives good low for chirping the tires and high final gear for mpg.
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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2012, 09:51:06 PM »
A Ford toploader is a better investment than a T-10.  Both were used in 1966.  The T-10's have a chronic problem of coming out of gear during hard acceleration/deceleration due to wear of shims.  The toploader is bullet-proof.
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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2012, 12:41:25 AM »
Quote from: midlife on January 18, 2012, 09:51:06 PM
A Ford toploader is a better investment than a T-10.  Both were used in 1966.  The T-10's have a chronic problem of coming out of gear during hard acceleration/deceleration due to wear of shims.  The toploader is bullet-proof.

+1 My '66 GT came with a T-10. That's what's staying in it, but I'd prefer it having a toploader. I know It's an easier swap for me, but it's staying like it came. Toploader stuff is also easier to locate IMHO.
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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2012, 09:46:48 AM »
 Can anyone recommend a source for a rebuilt T-10 with shifter
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Offline J_Speegle

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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2012, 09:02:02 PM »
Quote from: bulldogg3151 on January 19, 2012, 09:46:48 AM
Can anyone recommend a source for a rebuilt T-10 with shifter

Sure Jim Cowles @ Shelby Parts and Restorations can fix you up (should have cores)

http://s247533021.onlinehome.us/catalog/rest.php?osCsid=63b41b08557afbea213e86d70f45953d

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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2012, 09:36:58 AM »
 My car is from the San Jose plant with a late October build date.Which four speed would be period correct,the T-10 or the toploader ?
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Offline jwc66k

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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2012, 12:06:22 PM »
Either.
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Re: Transmission Swap
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2012, 03:49:21 PM »
Perogie offers a complete conversion kit for about $3000
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