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The c4 runs hot and I would only suggest for a track/MILD street car.

What? the c4 runs no hotter than any other auto. The torque converter used creates the heat in a auto(vast majority)

 

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how could it not? Its a 3 speed with no overdrive. U are running high rpms more ofter which in turn makes heat

only input rpm is lower with od,output rpm and planetary's are spinning faster, the heat build up from planetary's are minimal, most of he heat is generated by the tc. The looser it is, the hotter it runs. having a lock-up converter on a o/d trans helps control the heat. Run an o/d trans without lock-up and see how long it lasts

 

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thanks for all the replies. What i meant when i said i didnt want a car that was beat on was the suspension. I already know that im doin a tubular k member, and want to lower it at least an inch all the way around. drag shocks, and pull the sway bars. I also thought about the whole v6 thing, but theres no replacement for displacement. I know theres alot of fast ass v6s out there, but theres no sound like a small block with a big ass cam. I also thought about going the turbo route too, the guy that im having build my motor said it will have like 8.5 to 1 comp. So its good for nitrous or boost.

you might want to consider a 94/95 gt as a base since you want a 408. they are already set-up for a small block. if you do want a 99-04 then you will still need parts off/for one. and they can be had real cheap

 

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Weems you said that a stock GT block will hold at least 400? How did you have it set up?
And Limited if i was to go with a 94-98, the windsor based engine should be an easy swap. With a K member and different mounts?
Sorry for all the questions, i figured this would be the best place to get answers. Thanks again for all the replies

I was talking about the 94/95 because they already came with the pushrod small block,spring rates,k-member,mounts etc are already there. the 96 and up were 4.6 and would require the k member etc from a 94/95 or aftermarket