No, C6 transmissions are engine family specific as the bellhousing & trans are a one piece casting ie, small block C6 will only fit Cleveland or Windsor, FE (390 etc) will only fit FE, & 385 series (429, 460 etc) will only fit these engines (but will also suit 351M & 400M).
What engines are compatible with a C6 transmission?
The C6 was an automatic transmission used on engines such as the 351 Cleveland and the Ford 385 engines. Some well-known applications of the C6 transmission are the Ford Torino, Thunderbird and Mustang (This transmission has no relation the C6 Corvette).
What motor will bolt up to a C6 transmission?
The 351m, 400, 429, 460 all bolt up to the C6 transmission without any adapters. But if you want a 429 or a 460 you need a kit for it to be able to fit into the engine bay without problems such as control arms, steering, exhaust, motor mounts, etc.
What does a C6 transmission fit?
Also, the C6 transmission was used in high-performance vehicles as well as trucks with more significant engines such as Ford trucks, passenger cars, and Lincoln cars. The C6 was evident in the Ford F-Series between 1967 to 1996 as well as the Ford Bronco between 1978 to 1991.
Will a C6 transmission fit a 300?
300/C6 will be fine.
Can you add overdrive to a C6 transmission?
Adding overdrive to a C6 is physically impossible, but the 4R100 can donate its forward planetary gear set for shorter first and second gear ratios. This creates a “wide-ratio” C6.
Which transmission is better C4 or C6?
The C4 transmission was primarily used in cars. The C6 transmission could handle more power. Due to the ability to handle more power, the C6 transmission was used in many Ford trucks with bigger engines, and in larger cars that were manufactured with bigger engines.
Will a C6 transmission bolt up to a 351 Windsor?
Registered. — No, that 351W will not bolt onto your 351M C6. — No, all 351W engines used the 351W bellhousing pattern, shared by the 302, 289, 351C, and 300-I6. — Your C6 uses a pattern shared by the 351M/400M (same engine block), and 429/460.
Will a C6 bolt up to a 302?
Premium Member. The C6 will physically bolt onto either the 289 or 302 but I don’t think it will fit the 66 tunnel without some modification to the tunnel. It should fit the 68 tunnel fine, since a big block with a C6 was available that year.
How many gears does a C6 transmission have?
The C6 is a non-electronic, three-speed transmission. The AOD features a four-speed, non-electronic transmission. It was not until 1992 that Ford introduced the electronic version of the AOD, the AODE.
Is a C6 a good transmission?
The C6 is the strongest, most durable light duty automatic Ford has made. It was designed in the 60’s during the horsepower wars. The E4OD / 4R100 is not necessarily a “crap” transmission, it is based on the C6. A lot of the problems came from the programming.
How much is a c4 transmission?
They range from $800 to $1,300. The bulk of them are in the $850 to $950 range.
What does a T5 transmission come in?
There are two basic types of T5 transmissions—the original T-5 STD (Non-World Class or NWC) and the World Class T5 (WC).