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Old 24-10-2013, 07:03 PM   #1
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Hi guys i have a EL falcon that i would like to use as a street strip car.... i have about 400rwhp but I need a box to go behind it... sick of braking the T5's and want to go auto now... any thoughts??

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Old 24-10-2013, 10:07 PM   #2
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What motor is it? Well built C10 should handle it
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Old 25-10-2013, 08:19 PM   #3
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C10 or c4 . I'd go c4 . Call Norm @ Northmead auto and he will sort one out .
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Old 26-10-2013, 08:12 AM   #4
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C4/C lol all the same . There are case variations . It all depends on what bellhousing you use . If you use a dellow housing they bolt to the pump bolts and suit any case .
My preference is the TorquePower bell but they require a Pan fill Clevo C4 A.K.A a C10

A nice build will take 400 RWHP easy

If it is Turbo and makes a lot of torque a PG could be an option for race only
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Old 20-01-2014, 12:43 AM   #5
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You want to go slushbox or stick with a real box?!!
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You want to go slushbox or stick with a real box?!!
Well if he wants to go fast he will use a auto...Manuals and drag racing only work if it's a Liberty or Nash clutch-less deal which means no street driving,Pro-Stock style.

I use a C4 behind my roller cammed 250 and it is better to drive and faster than it was with a rail with no broken diff's or gear selectors anymore,win-win.
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Old 20-01-2014, 07:27 AM   #7
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Old 20-01-2014, 11:31 PM   #8
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DTM Transmission make a Full Manual BTR 4 Speed tough enough for the job - can fit trans brake in it if required and even a lock up convertor for highway use - how tough - they have a 9 second el xr6 turbo with one fitted 😊
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Old 21-01-2014, 11:37 AM   #9
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C4/C10 as suggested give Norm @ Northmead Auto Centre a call, he builds the best C4 ever, last one he did for us was behind a 500hp 302W for nearly 20 years, car was driven daily and raced fortnightly, went 2-3 years between services amazingly, oil was only changed once a year lol.
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Old 13-02-2014, 02:24 AM   #10
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Built Glide.. I would say the C4 is close to its power limits..??
Especially with transbrake..
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