How many speeds is a C6 transmission?
Produced from 1966–1996, the Ford C6 transmission is a heavy duty 3-speed automatic gearbox that saw use in some of the Blue Oval’s most popular models.
How can I tell what speed my stall converter is?
The only true way to determine a converter’s stall speed is at the racetrack with the car in low gear when you launch. – JC Beattie, ATI Performance Products, Inc. The vehicle’s weight affects footbrake stall, by giving the converter more load to move.
What stall speed do I need?
Stall speed is best checked with the vehicle in gear at a crawl before nailing the throttle. Stock torque converters generally have a stall speed around 1,800-2,000 rpm. Higher stall speeds become necessary when horsepower and torque happen at higher rpm ranges.
Are all C6 torque converters the same?
All C-6 converts fit all C-6’s and can be used in a C-4 with an input shaft spline adapter. The main issue is the pilot. Some BBF’s use the smaller size, some the bigger. People have found 1.25″, 1.375″, and 1.85″ on the converter hubs.
How do I know if I need a stall converter?
For mild performance cars with something like a 350 HP engine, a 2,200 – 2,400 stall is about right. The basic rule of thumb is; if your engine “comes alive” at say, 3,500 RPM, then you want a stall converter with about 3,500 of stall to it.
What kind of transmission does a Ford C6 have?
The C6 was used in trucks and cars with larger engines. Five different bell housing varieties exist for use with various Ford engine families: The Windsor pattern was used on the 300 I6, the Ford Windsor engines and the 351 Cleveland.
Is the C6 transmission used in drag racing?
The C6 transmission is very popular in the sport of drag racing today, with units equipped with manual valve bodies and transbrakes. It is also widely used in off-road applications due to its reputation of being nearly indestructible. The C6 was used in trucks and cars with larger engines.
What should the stall speed be on a torque converter?
Transmission parts supply houses generally sell stock torque converters with 1,500- to 1,900-rpm stall speeds. These converters are off-the-shelf dead-stock pieces that are not always designed and constructed for performance purposes.
Is the torque converter on the C4 the same as the C6?
Although torque converters tend to look the same, what they do can be very different, especially when it comes to stall speed and acceleration. Locking torque converters, which are not used on the C4 and C6, have a built-in hydraulic clutch that contacts the shell for direct lock-up.