Are C4 transmissions any good?
Are C4 transmissions any good?
The most reliable automatic transmission Ford has ever produced has been the C4 Cruise-O-Matic. The C4 is a simple three-speed automatic transmission you can rebuild in your home garage with common hand tools.
How do I know if I have a C4 or C6 transmission?
Ascertain where the drain plug is situated at the transmission pan. If the plug is at the side of the transmission’s pan, it is the C6 but on the bottom means it’s a C4.
How much HP can a stock C4 handle?
I’d say at least 400 ponys as long as it is in good shape. The question is more about “How long will it last” to me. There are guys running C4’s behind built 351C’s at the strip but they are highly modified. A stocker IMHO will take a 400 HP street blast every once in a while without grenading.
How much power can a C4 transmission handle?
A built C4 for the street will hold 500HP, and a race C4 will hold over 700HP, but unfortunately the stock C4 behind a 450HP motor isn’t going to last long, do yourself a favor and rebuild the one you have.
What kind of transmission fluid does a C4 use?
Type F
Fluid Servicing Facts Always use Type F in a C4 transmission (as long as you can find it) and stick with one brand. If you cannot find Type F, go with Mercon V, a synthetic automatic transmission fluid designed to work with all types of automatics and fluids.
How much HP can a C4 handle?
Does a C4 transmission have overdrive?
Overdrive is another popular upgrade with a late-model AOD automatic or a five/six-speed manual. Gear Vendors now has an overdrive for virtually every vintage Ford transmission, including C4, C6, and Top Loader.
What is a C4 auto transmission?
The Ford C4 is a three-speed, medium-duty automatic transmission introduced on 1964 model year vehicles and produced through 1981. The C4 was designed to be a lighter and more simple replacement for the original Ford-O-Matic two speed transmission being used in smaller, less powerful cars.
When to use a C-4 racing transmission?
Whether to create a safety margin for extra horsepower that often finds its way into the mix within a year or two after a car is completed, or to effectively handle any HP level in conjunction with the rigors of racing and/or ‘spirited’ street driving.
When did the Ford Bronco get a C4 transmission?
Specifically, the vehicles that came with a C4 transmission were the Ford Bronco between 1973 to 1977, and the Ford F-series between 1965 to 1981. Here’s what it looks like:
What are the gear ratios on a Ford C4?
Gear Ratios. The C4 gear ratios are: First Gear 46:1; Second Gear 46:1; Third Gear 00:1; Reverse Gear 20:1; The C6 Gear ratios are: First 46:1; Second 46:1; Third 00:1; Reverse 00:1; Similarities Between the Ford C4 and C6 Transmission
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