Trans/axle codes (what do I have?)
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Dryden, ON, Canada
That truck came out of the factory with a C5 automatic, and a 3.08 geared 3750 GAWR Ford 8.8 rear end.
That's the first time I've seen anythng other than an 82-83 with a 3.8 V6 with a C5...
That's the first time I've seen anythng other than an 82-83 with a 3.8 V6 with a C5...
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2004
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From: Billings Montana
The C-5 is really an oddball. It's ok if you don't abuse it, but the C-6 is the best choice if you want to put some power through it. The downside is that a built-up C-6 can cost you some serious $$. The next best would be a C-4 tranny. They're good tranny's and you can find them pretty cheap and make them handle some HP as well.
New User
Joined: Jul 2004
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cutting into your thread
First off I would like to appologise for cutting into your thread. I an New to this! If a axle suffix of 18 is 3.08s than what would a 16 be??? in refrence to a 1985 canadian F-150. thank you
