What transmission will fit a Ford 302?

What transmission will fit a Ford 302?

For years, the Ford C-4 automatic was a reliable three-speed automatic transmission for many Ford products, and is fine for most 289, 302 or 351 engines that have received modest modifications.

Will a 302 bolt up to a C4 transmission?

If the transmission has the small bellhousing then it won’t last behind a 302. The C4 behind a 250 is the same as the one behind a 302. The bellhousings are the same. You will need a flexplate (flywheel) for the 302 you have and you can use the 250 converter.

Will a 302 bolt fit a 3.0 transmission?

Re: 302 bolt on to 3.0 transmission Definitely not if its a 5 speed they barely handle the 4.0 output. Your best bet is to use an expo tranny or a m5od-r2 from an f150 or a t-5 from a mustang.

Will a T5 transmission fit a 302?

A T5 will work with any 302 motor. The bolt pattern hasn’t changed since 1965.

Will a 302 transmission fit a 351?

* All the parts from the 302 with the exception of the distributor and intake manifold will fit a 351w, but some of them may be undersized.

Will a 302 bolt up to a C6 transmission?

A c6 will fit but you need one with the smallblock bellhousing pattern FE pattern is different. A 302 should do fine put a mild cam in it a 4 bbl intake and a good set of headers.

How much horsepower can a C4 transmission handle?

Registered. Performance auto clutches and steels, hardened input shaft, TCI 6 pinion planetary. Also lighten and drill your drums, Kevlar bands, ETC… If you got the money, you can make a C4 handle 1000hp easy.

How many splines does a C4 transmission have?

Changes to the C4 by Year

Years Transmission Code Input Shaft
1967-1969 C4 Transmission W 0.788 inches with 24 splines on both ends
1970 C4 Transmission W 0.839 inch with 26 splines on both ends
1971-1980 C4 Transmission W 0.839 inch with 26 splines at the torque converter and 24 splines at the clutch hub

Will a 302 fit in a Ford Ranger?

Engine’s Covered 302/351W: It is recommended that you use the 5.0L (302) V-8 for your conversion. You can choose between the fuel injected and carbureted engines. The 302 is only about one hundred pounds heavier than the four cylinder engines installed in Rangers from the factory.

Is a T5 transmission an automatic?

Today, for a number of reasons, installing an automatic transmission in a rod or custom is no longer the automatic decision (no pun intended) it was in the last few decades. The T5 is the only American-made standard transmission to span almost 20 years of production (GM’s Muncie four-speed previously held that honor).

What kind of transmission does a Ford 6 cylinder use?

Introduced as the light duty 4 speed transmission to be used behind the Ford 6 cylinder in the Pony cars, it is not the first choice for performance enthusiasts because of its weaker nature. It also has its own bolt pattern bolting up to the bell.

What kind of transmission do I need for a Ford Mustang?

The most common transmission swap with older Fords is from a C4, C6, or FMX to an AOD or manual 5-speed. The focus here is putting a Ford AOD into a classic Mustang and other vintage Ford applications, which are the more common swaps.

Can a 4 cylinder transmission be used with a V-8?

Although the V-6 and 4-cylinder input shafts are 14-spline and will fit with the proper clutch disc, they are not recommended for V-8 applications. They do not have the higher torque ratings required for the V-8 units without upgrading the internals.

Can a 3 speed transmission fit on a Ford 300?

Depending on the origin of the transmission, most will fit directly onto the 300 with few modifications. However, three-speeds from non-Ford vehicles or Ford automobiles may require modifications, according to Hemmings.