Hello fellow enthusiasts. I own a 68 fastback, black with silver stripes, 17" steve mcqueen rims. HiPo? 302, competition series 4barrell. I bought it from a mechanic who had it garaged for quite some time and sold it to me for only 5k. It had some rust and bondo, and no paint, but I took welding in school so i fixed that the best I could, the bodyshop did the rest.
My additions so far have been the:
-Tri-Y headers
-Flowmaster 40 serious exhaust and pipes
-MSD ignition kit
-got rid of the points for electronic ignition
-threw in a tachometer
-KY intake.

Want to get some advice from some who knows that they are talking about. I am sick of this transmission. Its pist me off too many times. I am not sure I havent had time to figure it out, but I am pretty sure it is the stock tranny that comes with the stock 68 302, so it would be what a c3? I don't want any **** about it being automatic, I fly a helicopter for a living so I need to give the arms a rest. I wanted someones advice about a new tranny. The current one has been rebuilt once, buts its only a 3 speed. What would be my best upgrade options as far as automatic trannys for these specs? I want speed and reliability. I could also settle for something a hurtst type shifter. Any opinions would be appreciated. But I would like to keep it automatic. As far as helicopters go,you can ask me anything, but help me out with the car. [8D]

Also any suggestions about inexpensive upgrades, as far as horsepower, would be appreciated.
Ill post a pic when I get a chance, it gorgeous.

Thanks

 

That C4 transmission you already have is tougher than nails. Yes, it is only a 3 speed, but you can get an AOD to add to it for a whole lot less money than having to make a 4-5 speed transmission fit your 68. Take a read and see what you think. http://www.mustangandfords.com/howto/38418/

 

Ty for quick reply!

 

What Glen said...

And by the way what do you fly?

 

Robinson R22s and 44s... the honda civic of helicopters.

 

Glen (Soaring) has all the good links and advice right at his fingertips...

If you want any indepth info on AOD or C4's such as you would want to delve into them yourself, pm me and I can give you plenty of info on them. I dont like doing AODs myself, they are quite touchy, but they can be done. You sound like a do it yourself type, and obviously you arent afraid of trying something new. They arent overly complicated, but they have to be spotlessly clean when you reassemble an automatic trans. C4s require a minimum of special tools, mostly C clip pliers, O-ring picks, and a small arbor press, then of course a 9/16" socket, and a 1/2" socket... a few others that you should already have. I have reopened my shop and if I dont have the answer I can get it readily through my network.

BTW my brother is US Army WO1 starting flight school early next month for OH58s.. I fly RC choppers and have always wanted to fly a real one, so did my brother and now he gets too.. My eyes werent good enough for the USAF to let me fly, oh well. talk to you soon and welcome.. You fly traffic or something?

 

I fly out of Long Beach at a flight school. Still building up hours as a flight instructor. I got my CFII about 8 months ago. Good for your brother also. I used to fly fixed wings (Cessnas, Switchblades) but didn't have many options as far as careers go. Choppers require alot more attention and patience. I could fly a fixed wing drunk, sick, and blindfolded while taking a nap.

How olds your brother and what is his educational backround?