ford tranny

[custom724x4]

for all you ford guys with big blocks what all did you guys do to your trannys to hold 500-600 horse as far as internals, thanks

[Jrod-13]

well, in my cousins ranger(a 600/600BBF), he runs a stock used c-6 with a simple shift kit, and 3K stall... Been taking home hardware for the last 5 years with it..

C-6's unlike chevy trannys, don't take much to hold up to mild(600hp range) big blocks...

[mudevil]

Originally Posted by Jrod-13

well, in my cousins ranger(a 600/600BBF), he runs a stock used c-6 with a simple shift kit, and 3K stall... Been taking home hardware for the last 5 years with it..

C-6's unlike chevy trannys, don't take much to hold up to mild(600hp range) big blocks...

[fordtrucknut77]

my buddies truck lived for several years with a mildish big block and C6, pretty sure all it had was a reverse valve body, low gear set and a 3500 ish stall. nothing incredibly exotic.
It finally gave up on him after he let some cheby boy talk to much trash to him and he nuetral dropped it while on the rev limiter at a bog.

[custom724x4]

I appreciate the input, i have a c6 that i was just gonna put a rebuild kit in with a tci reverse valve body and a 3000 stall, i was also told i have a stronger 5 rib case? just wanted to check around, i hear about all the chevy guys pouring tons of money in their 400s so i wanted to see if i needed to

[Elvis38]

What about a Powerglide??

[projectnitemare]

A C6 will hold decent power in stock form but not 500-600hp and be reliable. A lot depends on what you want to spend. You can go for a basic rebuild and upgrade to race frictions, beefier servo and a good shift kit which will hold up decent. A lot of the 4R100 parts will fit, like drums, planetaries, and roller washers. You can get drums machined for extra clutches or billet if needed. You can drop a lot of cash pretty easily on a trans just like you would an engine.

Matt

[custom724x4]

local shop says he can put kevlar clutches, rebuild my valve body with a shift kit and converted to manual and a upgraded servo for $600 without a coverter, seem fair and a good build?

[Adamsoffroad]

thats not too far off. I build full roller c6's and they are a bit more cash. lol but with some better clutches and the wider band they'll take a beatin for a while.