to convert to a c4 or not???

Bowman66 · March 6th, 2011, 05:32 PM

Im currently at a crossroads on doing a c4 swap or keeping my t5 setup.
just looking for some opinions or person experiences to help with my choice. I figure the c4 is more consistent on the drag strip etc but i prefer driving a 5 speed. This is also my first car i am building/racing.

redgt90 · March 6th, 2011, 05:45 PM

hard to say in my opinion, all depends on what your doing with the car. I'd say just learn how to shift quik, then you'll be ok at the track

StangBanger302 · March 6th, 2011, 06:08 PM

We would need more info on your car setup and what your plans are for it. If it's soley a street car with few visits to the track, then keep the t5. If you frequent the track, then pop for a built aod or a c4. An Aod has overdrive and can be built to hold a lot of power.

Bowman66 · March 6th, 2011, 07:36 PM

right now just a stock 302 with a 650 holley DP, 410 gears, longtube headers, electric fan smog and ac delete. I have a 302 that i plan on building a 347 stroker with over the summer. Its not going to be my daily driver but i would say its going to be 50/50 with track and street time.
I did recently put a brand new centerforce dual friction clutch , throwout bearing, clutch cable and resurfaced flywheel. My t5 does need rebuilt tho has 160k

StangBanger302 · March 6th, 2011, 10:07 PM

50/50 justifies a built C4 with a shift kit and a good stall. Build the motor and then send the tranny to be built for your combination.

Bowman66 · March 6th, 2011, 10:14 PM

I was thinkin c4 with a reverse manual valve body and a 3500-3800 stall. you know Anyone interested in a t5 setup?!?! lol im not allowed to post anything in the classified Ads yet.

gripthenboost · March 6th, 2011, 10:18 PM

If its not a full track car keep the t5 or go for a built one. C4 on the street s boring as hell. But it works when on the track. Up to you

87fordgt · March 6th, 2011, 10:20 PM

I have a full manual Art Carr AOD in the shipping crate with a shifter, flexplate, and h-pipe to clear the shifter linkage I may or may not use. I have a C4 in it now. It just doesn't have enough gear for the highway. Running a 3000 stall and a 3.27 gear and I'm still at freakin' 3000 rpm at 65. I can actually watch the gas gauge go down! I bought the Art Carr because of that, but I think I'm just going to be selling the car this year anyway. May be willing to part with it for a good price if you're interested.

March 6th, 2011, 05:32 PM	#1
Bowman66 Newbie 92 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	to convert to a c4 or not??? Im currently at a crossroads on doing a c4 swap or keeping my t5 setup. just looking for some opinions or person experiences to help with my choice. I figure the c4 is more consistent on the drag strip etc but i prefer driving a 5 speed. This is also my first car i am building/racing.

March 6th, 2011, 06:08 PM	#3
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	We would need more info on your car setup and what your plans are for it. If it's soley a street car with few visits to the track, then keep the t5. If you frequent the track, then pop for a built aod or a c4. An Aod has overdrive and can be built to hold a lot of power. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

March 6th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#5
StangBanger302 Hardcore Enthusiast 1992 Mustang LX 13.0 @ 105 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 2,230 iTrader: 0 reviews	50/50 justifies a built C4 with a shift kit and a good stall. Build the motor and then send the tranny to be built for your combination. __________________ As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep But if I spin, and begin to slide Please dear God, protect my ride

March 6th, 2011, 10:18 PM	#7
gripthenboost Hardcore Enthusiast 91 Mustang GT 1991 sliver GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 1,213 iTrader: 0 reviews	If its not a full track car keep the t5 or go for a built one. C4 on the street s boring as hell. But it works when on the track. Up to you __________________

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March 6th, 2011, 05:45 PM	#2
redgt90 Regular 1990 Mustang Gt Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	hard to say in my opinion, all depends on what your doing with the car. I'd say just learn how to shift quik, then you'll be ok at the track

March 6th, 2011, 07:36 PM	#4
Bowman66 Newbie 92 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	right now just a stock 302 with a 650 holley DP, 410 gears, longtube headers, electric fan smog and ac delete. I have a 302 that i plan on building a 347 stroker with over the summer. Its not going to be my daily driver but i would say its going to be 50/50 with track and street time. I did recently put a brand new centerforce dual friction clutch , throwout bearing, clutch cable and resurfaced flywheel. My t5 does need rebuilt tho has 160k

March 6th, 2011, 10:14 PM	#6
Bowman66 Newbie 92 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ohio Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was thinkin c4 with a reverse manual valve body and a 3500-3800 stall. you know Anyone interested in a t5 setup?!?! lol im not allowed to post anything in the classified Ads yet.

March 6th, 2011, 10:20 PM	#8
87fordgt Newbie 99 Cobra Vert and an 87GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a full manual Art Carr AOD in the shipping crate with a shifter, flexplate, and h-pipe to clear the shifter linkage I may or may not use. I have a C4 in it now. It just doesn't have enough gear for the highway. Running a 3000 stall and a 3.27 gear and I'm still at freakin' 3000 rpm at 65. I can actually watch the gas gauge go down! I bought the Art Carr because of that, but I think I'm just going to be selling the car this year anyway. May be willing to part with it for a good price if you're interested.

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