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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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1982 Ford Bronco

hey im thinking of drivng and going too look at a 1982 FORD BRONCO
but i have some basic questions
(heres the ad: 1982 FORD BRONCO, built 460, C/6 auto transmission, custom front/ rear bumpers, Ramsey winch, 35 inch tires, must see. $4300)

i was wondering about some basic stuff about the
460..

how many quarts of oil does this take?
whats the stock hp/trq?
what filter number for like pureones/mobil 1/K&N
(what ever flter just getting prices)

then off to the c/6 trans
i see people here and there saying they are chaning to other trans... is this going to hold up/


and where are some good sites to guy tires.. i will want on/off-road tires

best gear lub to use??
and the weight




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Old Jan 31, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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i have a "83"

the C-6 is bullet proof, used in motorhomes and one ton class vehicles, don't mess with it.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 12:03 PM
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I changing out a C6 (in spring) for a np435. Not because the C6 ever had and problems, but because I want a stick. the C6 is in my opinion the best automatic ford ever made.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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ok know i got the basic c6,being a goood..

get i get some help with the 460
what should i look at that for gas milage?

how much oil(quarts does it take?) best kind
full syn, half conv/sny, maxlife?

what can be done to the engine to beef it up

and whats the best or one of the better exhaust setups for this(i want somthing loud) being 18 loud is very nice.

and again what gear lube should i use for the diffs
weight and brand?


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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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Originally posted by chetney
and whats the best or one of the better exhaust setups for this(i want somthing loud) being 18 loud is very nice.

2½" true duals. If strait pipes are to loud for the local police, tone it down with a pair or 2 chamber flowmasters or chambered thundersticks.
 

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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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man, guess i got ripped, the dude that did my muffler job said true duals was a no go b/c there isn't enough room under there. truth or bull? oh well i got a flowmaster.

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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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california sucks.

when i got my 83, first thing i inquired about was dual exhaust. i was told by a good exhaust shoppe nearby, it couldn't legally be done, due to having two cat's, (a pre and main). maybe it is something just for calif emissions vehicles. anyway, the shoppe said i could go with 3" pipe after the cat for a more throaty sound. might be my next move.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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Both my pipes (2 1/4")run down the passenger side to clear the transfercase, there are 2 16" glasspacks, they cross over the rearend then split and exit on each side behind the rear wheels.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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wow just signed up and love the replys so far...

any way i get the rest answer too the other post are great and very helpful

get i get some help with the 460
what should i look at that for gas milage?

how much oil(quarts does it take?) best kind
full syn, half conv/sny, maxlife?

what can be done to the engine to beef it up

and again what gear lube should i use for the diffs
weight and brand?



thanks
kevin
 
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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 11:55 PM
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Well, I don't know waht the stock hp is.
Just for info, the 460 was not an option on the broncos, the guy must of dropped it in there.
I think about 8-10 MPG

The diffs, should have 90w and if any limited slip or traction control, then it should have a friction modifyer.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by oldhalftons
I changing out a C6 (in spring) for a np435. Not because the C6 ever had and problems, but because I want a stick. the C6 is in my opinion the best automatic ford ever made.
Ive gotta np435 that another guy wants. If he can find some answers to ?'s first. He has an '82 Bronco 351w (sml blk) w/c6, wanting to use my np435 trans. Hes needing to know what hes getting into. Any info is appreciated ph# (563) 484-9348.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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To swap from a C6 to an NP435, he needs the bell housing, clutch, flywheel, etc., all the linkage (or hydraulics if it's hydraulic), the pedals, the pedal rod, and the floor pan. Or, you can cut a hole in your current floor pan and floor mat/carpet.

It's some work, but it's doable.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AbandonedBronco
To swap from a C6 to an NP435, he needs the bell housing, clutch, flywheel, etc., all the linkage (or hydraulics if it's hydraulic), the pedals, the pedal rod, and the floor pan. Or, you can cut a hole in your current floor pan and floor mat/carpet.

It's some work, but it's doable.
Thanks for the quick reply. I gotta get this guy onboard to FTE Forum. Thanks to guys like urself, this place Rocks. Any and all info is appreciated. Thanks again, Abandoned!!
 
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My pleasure!

Here's a detailed picture writeup I did of the swap.

Considering I was changing out the clutch and transmission for an entirely different setup, I can't see very many differences between what I did, and what would need to be done to go from an auto to a manual.

1981 Ford Bronco NP435 Swap

The only other things I can see are A) Removing the auto shifter from the column. And B) putting a clutch onto the engine.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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My pleasure!

Here's a detailed picture writeup I did of the swap.





Considering I was changing out the clutch and transmission for an entirely different setup, I can't see very many differences between what I did, and what would need to be done to go from an auto to a manual.

1981 Ford Bronco NP435 Swap

The only other things I can see are A) Removing the auto shifter from the column. And B) putting a clutch onto the engine.
Ay, I hear ya. I've got the clutch n flywheel for him. So do U think that he'll need to do anything extra for the driveshafts?
 
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