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Apr 7, 2006 | 08:36 PM

RENNIERC

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fmx for towing

I HAVE BEEN BUILDING A 400.COMPUTER DYNO AT AROUND 325 HP AND 475 FT LB TORQUE.I HAVE 9 INCH REAR WITH 3.70 GEARS.THIS IS IN A CAR AND THIS IS THE ONLY FORUM WITH PEOPLE WHO KNOW WHAT THAY ARE TALKNING ABOUT...I HAVE ORDERD A HEAVY DUTY REBUILD KIT AND A TRANSGO SHIFT KIT.I WILL BE TOWING A 5500 LB CAMPER.IS THIS TRANS STRONG ENOUGH WITH WHAT I HAVE DONE?ALSO I HAVE A CHOICE OF 2 TORQUE CONVERTERS 1800 OR 2200 RPM.WHAT ONE WOULD BE THE BEST?IT ALSO HAS A TRANS COOLER.

THANKS FOR ANY HELP!!
RICH

Apr 8, 2006 | 12:51 PM

rclarke

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The FMX is a fairly tough transmission but a better choice would be a C6.

Apr 9, 2006 | 09:08 AM

Sycostang67

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Originally Posted by rclarke

The FMX is a fairly tough transmission but a better choice would be a C6.

I agree, I am also blown away by the fact that someone actually makes performance parts for the FMX.

Apr 9, 2006 | 03:48 PM

Thomasm67

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That FMX should be fine we had a 70 F100 with a FMX in and towed heavy loads with it and never had a trouble with it.

May 19, 2006 | 01:08 PM

RENNIERC

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I Just Finsished Rebuilding My Fmx.what A Difference.all Went Well And So Far All Is Good.towed My Camper Over 150 Miles And Shifted Perfect Every Time.