Monster C4 Thread Text - Edited (Way Long) Version2

Got an email today from a happy and grateful reader. I hope he doesn't mind my including it here...

Hey RCode:
I’ve referenced the thread you have on the Mustang site and I have to admit it is great. Since I decreased my clutch clearances I have 150+ runs on my low 10 second falcon c-4. I only used to get a little over a 100.
I use all of PA’s parts (input shaft, 6 disc high drum, their planetaries and servo.) I bought all the stuff for 1200 I believe in ’01 then they started offering their guaranteed for life tranny for $1500. If I had waited I would have bought theirs, but for the cost of shipping I can buy the stuff I need to freshen it up.
I’m from Ventura but have Raced @ Famoso for about 10 years, it has been good to me with I’m happy to say at least one track championship (in ’03.)
Not sure of the hp, it ran a 10.15 at just under 132 last year in March with a 373. It's a’79 351w block, 3.7 stroke, roller Comp Cam with Street Heat heads).
After this season I’m going to go through everything again, have the heads opened up and go with fiberglass fenders and doors. I’m hoping for 9.60-70’s then I will slow it down to a 10.90 for super street. I also think the lighter weight will let me go 3 seasons before I freshen everything up. This time I have gone 2 seasons (almost, knock on wood)
Thanks again for the great post.
Chris P

Pretty cool in my view. All you contributors should take pride in helping a brother out.

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What a great website....


Rick



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What a great website....


Rick



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Just FYI - all of nitrostanggirls links are now dead. Probably 4 ever. Here's a collection I have to add to the thread:

http://raceabilene.com/kelly/hotrod/trans.html

I have some of NSGs stuff printed out in a folder somewhere, if I can find it I'll scan it in and repost.
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This basic HD C4 was again redesigned in 1982 with a convertor clutch (that locks up), a deeper bell housing, a unique valve body, a number of other different internals and named the C5. The C5’s superior oiling circuit includes a number of small differences from the C4 making it the preferred setup of the three as you can replace the C5 convertor, bell and valve body with standard C4 units and have a super duty C4.

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A question for any Aussies on here;

Is this c5 found in xd 250 falcons (sometimes called a c9).

If not, what did the c5 come out in Australia (if anything at all)?

Thanks

No none in XD's .The only one i have seen here is from 6cyl F-trucks of that era which have the case fill and deep pan.
Also some came from i believe V8 XE/ZK fairlanes with the pan fill.

The XD sixes were just a C4/C9.

So how come I hear the xd 250 c9 is the best c4 to get? Is it simply because its the newest? Or is it just misinformation?

thanks.

Don't know about the best.They are the exact same internals as the V8 c10 types,only difference is the dipstick in the case and the smaller bellhousing/flexplate if space is an issue.

Hi, EXCELLENT thread with lots of great info!

Could someone post a picture of their drilled drums? I'd like to see what I'm shooting for.

(Does anyone sell pre-drilled drums for C4/C5 transmissions?)

Thanks!

If I follow the mods in this thread is it possible to rebuild a c-4 to handle around 600hp in a 3200 lb mustang. I've never rebuild an automatic before, many 5 speeds though. If I were to try this, should I follow every mod or just a certain few? I can get a PA super comp c-4 with lifetime freshen ups for $1750, is that worth buying vs. doing it myself? I'm not rich by no means but it wouldn't set me too far back in my project either. Thanks for any info you guys have.

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