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40 Deluxe · 06-18-2012, 12:43 AM

Deucemac,
What are some sources for the heavy duty parts you list? Would a pan fill trans be better than a case fill?
Thanks!

deucemac · 06-18-2012, 01:30 PM

I like to start with no earlier than a '70 V8, pickup, or van trans and prefer the case fill. If you get a van or pickup and are going windsor or 351 cleveland, the case and bellhousing allows for either a 10 or 11 inch torque converter which gives you much more selection. Heavy duty bands, clutch plates, and shift kits can be purchased at any transmission parts warehouse in your area.

Y-Blockhead · 06-18-2012, 04:48 PM

I would also recommend a 'C Code' servo and Boost valve kit. And consider a deeper pan and good cooler if using behind the FE.

06-18-2012, 12:43 AM	#21
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,835	Re: c-4 to an FE block Deucemac, What are some sources for the heavy duty parts you list? Would a pan fill trans be better than a case fill? Thanks!

06-18-2012, 01:30 PM	#22
deucemac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tehachapi, Ca. Posts: 209	Re: c-4 to an FE block I like to start with no earlier than a '70 V8, pickup, or van trans and prefer the case fill. If you get a van or pickup and are going windsor or 351 cleveland, the case and bellhousing allows for either a 10 or 11 inch torque converter which gives you much more selection. Heavy duty bands, clutch plates, and shift kits can be purchased at any transmission parts warehouse in your area.

06-18-2012, 04:48 PM	#23
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 7,293	Re: c-4 to an FE block I would also recommend a 'C Code' servo and Boost valve kit. And consider a deeper pan and good cooler if using behind the FE. Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 06-18-2012 at 05:05 PM.