what auto tranny do i have?

viperlocc · March 1st, 2009, 12:34 PM

Bought an engine and they threw in a auto tranny. Engine is out of a '81 LTD so I assume so is the tranny. Any way I can identify it? Someone told me its a longer stronger tranny so might I be lucky and have a nice free tranny?

shadowgames81 · March 1st, 2009, 12:36 PM

looking at the shape an bolt pattern of the tranny pan will help. got any pics??

Jazzer The Cat · March 1st, 2009, 12:37 PM

I believe you have a T-5, but head to MGW Limited and confirm.

Jazzer

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shadowgames81 · March 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM

he said AUTO tranny

shadowgames81 · March 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM

I would assume it would be a c4 or aod but can't tell you for sure

shadowgames81 · March 1st, 2009, 12:42 PM

just did a search an it sais c4 till 80 then c5 83-85 then aod after that so I believe its a c4 if it was on the v8

viperlocc · March 1st, 2009, 05:56 PM

c4 pretty good? or is it the c5 that people look for?

shadowgames81 · March 1st, 2009, 07:45 PM

c4, but it has no overdrive so if you plan on drivin a lot of interstate miles then it'll eat a bit more gas.

shadowgames81 · March 1st, 2009, 07:46 PM

plannin on running a c4 myself

89LX347 · March 1st, 2009, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by shadowgames81

c4, but it has no overdrive so if you plan on drivin a lot of interstate miles then it'll eat a bit more gas.

not if you have a higher rear gear ratio.

shadowgames81 · March 1st, 2009, 08:14 PM

a tranny w/ no overdrive will always eat more gas than one w/o...might not be as noticeable as if you had gears but lets be real here who is gonna run the stock 2.73 gears?? I know most people gonna opt at least for 3.55

89LX347 · March 1st, 2009, 08:39 PM

3:27's are perfect with a C4 and highway use.

viperlocc · March 1st, 2009, 09:28 PM

well i have 3.73's and a t-5 that was rebuilt once by hanlon motorsports. it has issues goin into second when goin hard so i was thinkin maybe switchin to the auto. more city miles than highway.

89LX347 · March 1st, 2009, 10:53 PM

an average of 2 miles per gallon is lost from manual to auto. plus the added weight of the auto.

March 1st, 2009, 12:34 PM	#1
viperlocc Regular 1985 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stevens Point Posts: 316 iTrader: 0 reviews	what auto tranny do i have? Bought an engine and they threw in a auto tranny. Engine is out of a '81 LTD so I assume so is the tranny. Any way I can identify it? Someone told me its a longer stronger tranny so might I be lucky and have a nice free tranny?

March 1st, 2009, 12:36 PM	#2
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	looking at the shape an bolt pattern of the tranny pan will help. got any pics?? __________________ Eats rice daily

March 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM	#4
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	he said AUTO tranny __________________ Eats rice daily

March 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM	#5
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	I would assume it would be a c4 or aod but can't tell you for sure __________________ Eats rice daily

March 1st, 2009, 12:42 PM	#6
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	just did a search an it sais c4 till 80 then c5 83-85 then aod after that so I believe its a c4 if it was on the v8 __________________ Eats rice daily

March 1st, 2009, 05:56 PM	#7
viperlocc Regular 1985 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stevens Point Posts: 316 iTrader: 0 reviews	c4 pretty good? or is it the c5 that people look for?

March 1st, 2009, 07:45 PM	#8
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	c4, but it has no overdrive so if you plan on drivin a lot of interstate miles then it'll eat a bit more gas. __________________ Eats rice daily

March 1st, 2009, 07:46 PM	#9
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	plannin on running a c4 myself __________________ Eats rice daily

March 1st, 2009, 08:14 PM	#11
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	a tranny w/ no overdrive will always eat more gas than one w/o...might not be as noticeable as if you had gears but lets be real here who is gonna run the stock 2.73 gears?? I know most people gonna opt at least for 3.55 __________________ Eats rice daily

March 1st, 2009, 08:39 PM	#12
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	3:27's are perfect with a C4 and highway use. __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

March 1st, 2009, 09:28 PM	#13
viperlocc Regular 1985 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Stevens Point Posts: 316 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i have 3.73's and a t-5 that was rebuilt once by hanlon motorsports. it has issues goin into second when goin hard so i was thinkin maybe switchin to the auto. more city miles than highway.

March 1st, 2009, 10:53 PM	#14
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	an average of 2 miles per gallon is lost from manual to auto. plus the added weight of the auto. __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

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