What would be a good Transmission Transfer case combo for a 1978 F250 4x4 with a 460 . I use it as a daily driver with the occasional off-road excursions.

This is not my strongest subject, so i am asking for your help. I dont know what my current setup is. I tried looking at it, but cant find any numbers to identify it by.

Mark Christensen

 

I'd go with the C-6 slush box and a NP-205 xfer case. That is what is factory for the 78-79 Bronco's.

I have a 1984 Bronco XLT with a 460 / C-6 slush box / NP-208F xfer.

 

thanks for the advice... What is a C6 slush box???

 

Ford's heavy duty 3 speed automatic transmission. Just what the doctor ordered for a big block.

 

The C6 is just about the most bullet-proof auto tannie of all time. I've never done anything REALLY drastic with my C6's, but there are guys here who'll tell ya about the time they ran theirs only 1/3 full, or drove home even though it was full of sand, or boiled the fluid out of it, and it's still working for them.
The NP 205 is a gear-driven transfercase, also an extremely durable unit. Many people consider them one of the greatest transfercases despite it's relatively anemic 1.96:1 low range.

The Law
1989 F-250 HD 4x4
460, C6, BW 13-56, Sterling 10.25" (4.10:1), Dana 44 HD (4.09:1), twin K&N's, no muffler, stock lo-flo cat, Bosch Platinum Plugs (0.060") MSD 6A and TFI Blaster Coil

 

i am sorry, i should have explained a bit more in my first post. i have a 4 speed manual tranny in my 78 f250... i still would like to keep my truck manual. What combo would you all recommend, still with the 460 motor.

 

I would use a NP435 4 speed.

'90 F-150 351 AOD "The General"
'78 F-250 460 C-6 "Old Green"
'93 Mustang 5.0 AOD
'88 Jeep Cherokee 4.0

 

use the mazda 5sp. its can handle up to 700 ft/lb's of torque. haha!
pete

 

typicaly what will a NP435 and NP205 cost a fella? roughly, i am not looking for exact estimates.