I have a C5 trans to be bolted to a 302. I have a C4 bell housing that will work.
My question is do I have to change to a C4 valve body, and If so why?
Posted by: Grape Ape
Why would you use a C4 valve body in a C5 trans? I never had anything done to the only C5 I ever owned, so Idonno what's different in each. But it seems odd to swap the valve body.
Posted by: StoneFox
I read somewhere that this had to be done.
It sounded odd to me also, Thats why I asked. The C4 and C5 are basicly the same trans with a diffrent valve body, So I guess they are saying you need the C4 valve body to use C4 torque converter.
Posted by: Grape Ape
Well idonno... But it's not really sensable to me. They're two totally different parts, not directly connected, etc.. And you can have a converter made by numerous places, for any trans.. If they're the same dimensions, I'd prolly rather the C4's v.b. anyway, but I can't say they are, or that it would be required.
Posted by: Tang
Just get a C6 and dont worry about it...lol Or maybe the ever strong FMX, had one of those, its gone now.
Posted by: Grape Ape
I have a C6 small bell.... This mofo's heavy YO!
How about adapting a strong 200-4r to it, like I did... hehehe It works excellent, and it's much less weight. Thing is, it's hardly "cheap" to do. But O/D at WOT is awesome!
Posted by: 65fairlane
I have heard mixed feelings about the FMX. From what I hear it is heavy and the drop off between gears is steeper than most people like. Supposedly they are nearly impossible to break. I have one sitting in my driveway minus the bellhousing and tailshaft.
Posted by: Grape Ape
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Originally posted by 65fairlane I have one sitting in my driveway minus the bellhousing and tailshaft.
So it only weighs about 115 lbs, eh? hehehe
Posted by: StoneFox
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Originally posted by Tang Just get a C6 and dont worry about it...lol Or maybe the ever strong FMX, had one of those, its gone now.
Ive got a C6 and a bad ass gear drive transfer case but the shit is to damn big for what its going in.
Its and 84 Bronco 2. It came stock with a C5, Thats why I want to use it, no custom drive shafts.
