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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 08:44 PM
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do they make fmx transmissions for 390 engines and are they good trannys?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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do they make fmx transmissions for 390 engines and are they good trannys?
Personal opinion but, a C-6 would be a better choice.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 09:41 PM
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I dont think the FMX will bolt to a FE.They do have removable bell housings though . I'd go C6
 
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 12:12 AM
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FMX was an awesome tranny. I think they had big pattern ones. Maybe not though.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 01:10 AM
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No FMX was installed with FE engines. It was introduced in 1968 Ford/Merc Passenger Cars.

The only trucks to use it were 1973/77 F350's with 300 I-6.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 09:22 AM
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No FMX was installed with FE engines. The only trucks to use it were 1973/77 F350's with 300 I-6.

That's what I was thinking of.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 11:33 AM
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Close. 1967 352's had the C/M.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by JEFFFAFA
Close. 1967 352's had the C/M.
But it wasn't an FMX
MX Cruise-O-Matic = 1965/67 F100/350 352 - 1965/72 F350 300 I-6.

FMX Cruise-O-Matic introduced in 1968 Ford/Merc Passenger Cars. The MX pan, pan gasket and filter are different than the FMX
 
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 12:29 AM
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I have an FMX behind my 351W. I also have a spare one that came from a 351M. I've seen them listed for 400 engines too.


It's easier to find performance parts for the C6 than for the FMX.


Bolt an FMX to a 390?


 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 02:08 PM
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What does it take to put a c6 in place of a cruise-o-matic in a 67 f250
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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It takes a C6. Very easy....
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 02:54 PM
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just swap the yoke, bolt it, fill it and go?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 03:34 PM
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Basically.

I'm not sure if the c6 was longer or not. Might have to move the crossmember and shorten the drive shaft. I don't know for sure. It's definitely not a hard swap. They were factory equipment.
 
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ultraranger
Personal opinion but, a C-6 would be a better choice.
X2 I blew 3 of them in two and a half years behind a 351w in a 69 Mustang before I swapped in a Toploader. Of course, I was only 18 when I bought the Mustang and drove it like a teenager would.
 
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I have an FMX in my truck, the driveline (351c & FMX) came out of a 73 Mercury. Driving down the road yesterday going about 45mph I accidentally hit the shifter while leaning down towards the floorboard and knocked the tranny into reverse. The tires screeched the motor died I jerked it into N as soon as I realized what I had done and let it coast for a second. Restarted the motor and put it into drive and it's still working fine. I never thought much of the FMX but now I have gained some respect for it.
 
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