c4 trans ?
11-24-2010, 05:36 AM
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c4 trans ?
Hi guys i'm just about to rebuild my c4 and install a full manual reverse valve body. My question is with that do you need or would it benefit from a shift kit or any short? Since u do ur own shifting? Vb also has a trans brake?
Hope someone can chime in and give some advice.
Hope someone can chime in and give some advice.
11-25-2010, 08:24 AM
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No transbrake if you drive this thing every day and dont race it at all....I got TCI's rebuild kit in mine with their Manual Valvebody. I footbrake it and it does me ok. I drive the car occasionally and race it.
11-25-2010, 01:11 PM
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If you are going to race the car at all, then install the transbrake when you rebiuld it. If you have good tires/suspension you can shave a 1 to 2 tenths off your 60ft w/a transbrake. What stall/diameter converter are you using? I would install a really good transcooler with an electric fan. Also a trans temp gauge would be a good idea.
11-25-2010, 08:17 PM
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Do the trans brake regardless. If you have the money do it. Hey if you never use it then fine. But I gaurantee you will kick yourself if you dont put it in. Plus they are narly. I footbrake mine most of the time because my car wants to put it on the back bumper when I do use it but man its awesome to use!! My car just hooks a little too good if ya know what I am saying, but all in all they are nice to have if you are trying to knock off a few tenths and you dont have an extra pulley or jets laying around!!
11-27-2010, 06:19 PM
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thx for all the posts guys. I'm almost done my rebuild its all together except i only have the stock servo's. Now from what i read i should go after market. So i was looking at the after market servos and was wondering do they sell you them both? Intermidate and hi/rev? or do you buy them seperate?
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
11-28-2010, 05:48 AM
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motor is going to be a turbo'd 351w. Well since i'm already into i figured i might as well do it right the first time. I'm just having a few issues with what brand to get and what to stay away from. Also since i live in canada i order all my parts from the states which i have to pay shipping blah blah blah trying to order in big shipments to keep things minimal.
I now have the guts apart and clutches pulled out. I've noticed there is waffled frictions and smooth ones. I've purchased a huges race rebuilt kit and the frictions they give are red alto's but are all smooth. Does this matter?
Second if i could peoples opinion on shifters+cable. Vehicle is a 1988 coupe stang.
I appreciate all the help. Oh and before i forget. I need a pan fed dipstick but i don't know if i should get firewall mount or block/bellhousing mount? kinda young and fumbling my way though i appreciate the patience
I now have the guts apart and clutches pulled out. I've noticed there is waffled frictions and smooth ones. I've purchased a huges race rebuilt kit and the frictions they give are red alto's but are all smooth. Does this matter?
Second if i could peoples opinion on shifters+cable. Vehicle is a 1988 coupe stang.
I appreciate all the help. Oh and before i forget. I need a pan fed dipstick but i don't know if i should get firewall mount or block/bellhousing mount? kinda young and fumbling my way though i appreciate the patience