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Old 02-03-2018, 07:54 PM
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What trans to go with?
Hello everybody, I'm building a 79 F250 4x4 and will be installing a 429 from a Lincoln car. He's the problem I have a C6 trans I was going to use but figure now would be the time to put a overdrive in it. What overdrive trans would be my best option between a big block and a NP205 transfercase? Thanks
 
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An E4OD is the only one that will work without an adapter.
 
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An E4OD is the only one that will work without an adapter.
Do you know if it will work good with a NP205? I read somwhere that the front output would hit the corner of the pan possibly? Thanks for the help.
 
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I don't know about transfer cases.
 
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What year 429?. The early ones (68-70) have a different crank pilot diameter and use a different converter.
 
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I have an E4OD for sale on billings Craigslist right now, if you're interested Pm me. It's 2wd so you would have to go divorced t-case
 
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Hello everybody, I'm building a 79 F250 4x4 and will be installing a 429 from a Lincoln car.
No Lincoln came w/a 429. All 1968/78 Lincoln and Continental Marks came with the 460.
 
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What year 429?. The early ones (68-70) have a different crank pilot diameter and use a different converter.
Ya it's an earlier one pretty sure. D0VE heads anyways. Thanks.
 
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I have an E4OD for sale on billings Craigslist right now, if you're interested Pm me. It's 2wd so you would have to go divorced t-case
Thanks but no thanks. I'll be looking for a married set up.
 
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No Lincoln came w/a 429. All 1968/78 Lincoln and Continental Marks came with the 460.
Thanks the help ND. 👍🏻
 
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E4OD is hassle.

Would recommend gear vendors for same cost and bolt in.
 
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E4OD is hassle.

Would recommend gear vendors for same cost and bolt in.
I’ve been looking at the different possible options to get a overdrive set up in my ‘77 F150 4x4. I would have to agree with your comment of going the Gear Vendors overdrive route as well.

It’s the next major expense that my truck gets. I’m hoping this summer I can do it.
 
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Thanks guys. I'll have a look at them. Just gotta make sure to never hit OD in 4x4 but really not a big deal.
 
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Would a AOD fit between a big block Ford and a NP205?
 
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AOD never had a big block bell pattern stock. I believe you can get built ones with a custom bell but ur talking $$$. E4OD would require a standalone controller which would be around $500-600 with a harness. They are not awesome when stock but can be built to be very hefty. Diesel and Lightning guys put tons of power through them
 
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