FMX Trans

707Stang · February 13th, 2008, 07:10 PM

What do you guys know about these i just found one for 110 bux obo and wanted to know what you guys know about them.

69fastback · February 13th, 2008, 07:14 PM

You'll get mixed reviews, but I've had a few of them, and they're great transmissions for what they were designed for. If you're going to do any racing, then it isn't the best choice, but for normal driving, they shift great, and are tough.

The downsides are, they're had to find parts for, and expensive to work on. It's hard to find people that know how to work on them.

707Stang · February 13th, 2008, 07:19 PM

oh sweet cuz alls i know is that some of the fmx parts interchange to the c4-6 but not the other way around. So i guess it may be a good idea to keep the C4 lyin around jic huh?

460brevill · February 14th, 2008, 07:59 AM

hard to get parts for,and they are a heavy trans.most shops dont want to work on them.

707Stang · February 14th, 2008, 10:40 AM

so not a good investment then huh?

69fastback · February 14th, 2008, 10:44 AM

It depends on what you're doing. If you're working on an original restoration, then it's a must have. If it's just a transmission to throw into something, then probably not the best choice because of the cost of working on it, but they are good transmissions.

707Stang · February 14th, 2008, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by 69fastback

It depends on what you're doing. If you're working on an original restoration, then it's a must have. If it's just a transmission to throw into something, then probably not the best choice because of the cost of working on it, but they are good transmissions.

no not interested in a full resto i'm more into resto modding, so i'll prolly end up going with a good manual or a c6 tranny.

460brevill · February 14th, 2008, 05:47 PM

grab a t-5 and let er rip.

SoonerStang · February 20th, 2008, 04:50 PM

110 bucks for a boat anchor... pretty good deal if you ask me.

in all seriousness, they arent terrible transmissions. they weigh less than the c4 or c6, but arent as rugged.

Darrell · February 20th, 2008, 09:39 PM

The FMX makes a very nice boat anchor.

460brevill · February 21st, 2008, 08:22 AM

yes they do.its a one time deal.cut the rope when you are done fishing.

February 13th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#2
69fastback Enthusiast 1969 Mustang Mach 1 OLDNSLO Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 634	You'll get mixed reviews, but I've had a few of them, and they're great transmissions for what they were designed for. If you're going to do any racing, then it isn't the best choice, but for normal driving, they shift great, and are tough. The downsides are, they're had to find parts for, and expensive to work on. It's hard to find people that know how to work on them. __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

February 14th, 2008, 07:59 AM	#4
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 825	hard to get parts for,and they are a heavy trans.most shops dont want to work on them. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

February 14th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#6
69fastback Enthusiast 1969 Mustang Mach 1 OLDNSLO Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 634	It depends on what you're doing. If you're working on an original restoration, then it's a must have. If it's just a transmission to throw into something, then probably not the best choice because of the cost of working on it, but they are good transmissions. __________________ New ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...aig/craig.html Old ride http://www.superior-motorsports.com/...g/mustang.html old rides engine in new home http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...285480b970.htm

February 14th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#8
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 825	grab a t-5 and let er rip. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

February 20th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#9
SoonerStang Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 175	110 bucks for a boat anchor... pretty good deal if you ask me. in all seriousness, they arent terrible transmissions. they weigh less than the c4 or c6, but arent as rugged. __________________ -1970 428 Mach 1 456 hp 4spd Tangelo Pearl -2007 Mustang GT Alloy Metallic *(awaiting modification) Hurst Crew Member No. 5

February 20th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#10
Darrell MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,017	The FMX makes a very nice boat anchor. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

February 21st, 2008, 08:22 AM	#11
460brevill Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 825	yes they do.its a one time deal.cut the rope when you are done fishing. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

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