FMX for towing?
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FMX for towing?
How good is an FMX for towing? I'm talking light duty towing, like a car or truck, and only occasionally. Sometimes it may be long distance (picking up vehicles from other states) I know the C6 is a good trans for towing, but I have a good FMX here from my '70 Mustang that I might put in my 351W equipped '46. Is this a decent enough trans? I have good luck with them in my '70, wonder how they would be for towing. TIA
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The only kick to using the FMX is lack of hot rod stuff.Well,they are heavier then a C-6 also.I had an FMX in my 79 for several years and towed my 24ft. enclosed car trailer with it.They are a pretty good trans for everyday use.
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Yeah, I know that the aftermarket never really made much as far as performance stuff for the FMX, except for a shift kit. I was figuring it might work if I through on a good trans cooler and all. Thanks.
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Gary, For my two, I think if I had a FMX installed I would use it, but if I were going to install an auto I would use the C6, just because it is later technology, and parts could be easier to find in case you had a breakdown on the road.
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Originally Posted by 46fordtruck
How good is an FMX for towing? I'm talking light duty towing, like a car or truck, and only occasionally. Sometimes it may be long distance (picking up vehicles from other states) I know the C6 is a good trans for towing, but I have a good FMX here from my '70 Mustang that I might put in my 351W equipped '46. Is this a decent enough trans? I have good luck with them in my '70, wonder how they would be for towing. TIA
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