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25-05-2012, 07:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Rockingham
Posts: 559
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Hi all,
I was just wondering how many people have done away with the 4 speed auto in favour of a c4 or powerglide etc behind the I6? And how did you go about doing it all? I know you can get bellhousings and stuff to do it all. I want to know the finer details like how do you get the speedo to work, does it have to be engineered etc Thanks in advance |
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27-05-2012, 02:36 PM
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on the way to the RSL
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Almurta
Posts: 1,487
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I have a C4 behind my AU motor and now the BA.
I just made up a cross member and the speedo cable plugged straight in and works no worries. I use a Hurst ratchet shifter but you could use a standard C4 shifter if needed. Was one of the best mods i did, I love the manualised auto.
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05-07-2012, 07:43 AM
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The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
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Unless you make to much power/torque and keep breaking BW's why go to a C4 or glide?
What car is this for (I assume not the BA or Cortina)?
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08-07-2012, 09:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 224
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the 4 speed can handle a ton of grunt. a full manual btr will do a great job in drag conditions.... i know for a fact there is 1 full manual btr with a trans brake doing 9.8 @ 145mph in a el falcon in full trim.
I also have one with 380kw that has been full manualised and its in my daly driver.
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10-07-2012, 08:07 PM
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Brisxr6t
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 136
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I am getting a Powerglide built at the moment.... Will soon know re- crossmember, tailshaft, speedo, when I get to it. Already have the bellhousing sorted, and the builder is doing the converter gapping etc. Crossmember is easy to make. Speedo, I am sure an auto elec can fix if needed and the tailshaft is just a trip to the manufacturers with some measurements!
i would have liked to keep the BTR especially at the stage I am at in regards to power, but in the future I am going more...so I thought i would save money on rebuilding the BTR and go straight to the Powerglide. My BTR was modified only with good clutches etc and firmer shifts to save slip, and lasted about a year. It still drives ok, except under full noise where it slips and shudders and makes funny noises, occasionally, a bit like a chipmonk (could be a lollypop lady stuck under there somewhere)
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