Re: C-4 vs C-6

DFI429 on Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 15:32

dfree383 wrote:Stop worrying about it and get it running........... Your money is uch better spent on a good convertor, Gears, A few additional parts for your motor, Ect.

Another vote! Back when I first got into the 385 world I picked up my C6 before I had a motor. Not having a pot to piss in I tore it down myself, got a TCI rebuild kit, B&M valvebody kit, and went to town. The only trouble I've ever had was in the beginning when I managed to forget to torque down the valvebody Rolling Eyes

I'll never forget how I giggled like a school girl when the car would haze the tires going into third at 70 with my mostly stock 429 (truck convertor too) Shocked

My C6 has always shifted awesome & never given me any trouble. Watching runs on Youtube it's amazing how many lazy-shifting setups you see, when it's so easy to make these trannys awesome.

dfree383 on Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 15:39

Maddmattmustangs wrote:I just want to get it done right the first time through, I may not have time for a second go around.

Its got to go down the track before you can break it....... Laughing

Maddmattmustangs on Mon 14 Feb 2011 - 22:07

Ouch dfree Rolling Eyes

D. Sea on Tue 15 Feb 2011 - 12:24

Way Fast Whitey FTW...

738drvr on Wed 2 Mar 2011 - 20:50

Tennessee Bullitt wrote:Matt, I don't think the c6 needs anything to worry about. I did before I built mine but I now believe in isn't worth the thought. Now mine is built with all the good stuff. I was running 6.50's leaving at 2,000 rpms on a flat tappet cam with a tunnel ram. The thing to think is I am only about 4 to 5 tenths slower than most full bracket big blocks with glides, gears, roller cams and 5,000+ converters. I do more street running than anything. I love my C6. I also know it will last more than a C4. Talk to Mike Whitefield on here. He did mine, and a really good job at that.

Mike's the guy to talk to here.

83-88T-Bird Guy on Thu 3 Mar 2011 - 12:38

dfree383 wrote:Matt, do the C6 its much cheaper and more durable. The extra little bit of weight isn't the end of the world.

I agree with Dave.

Now...if it was a track only car, the C-4 might be a wiser choice.

Here is a thread I go to to get research info on C-4 transmissions :

http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/c4-transmissions/416584-monster-c4-thread-text-edited-way-long-version2.html