Trans up grad question.
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Trans up grad question.
I have a 76 E-250 with the c6 trans. Can anyone give me some advice on up grading the trans to one with an over drive and if its realistically possible. The truck has a 300 Inline 6 and it weighs in at over 8500 lbs. I just don't like driving at highways speeds with the three gears in the c6. Either that or I was contimplating finding a two speed rear to put under it.
Any advice anyone?
Any advice anyone?
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What axle ratio do you have? Will it pull an OD?
You will not find a 2 speed rear axle for that size truck.
You can swap to an AOD trans. The best are '88-'93. This was a trouble-plauged trans when intro'd, and the later years fixed most of the issues. You can also find beefed up units for $2000+.
AOD Performance Products - Baumann Electronic Controls
AOD Transmission from PATC, AOD Transmissions
TCI - Ford AOD, AODE and 4R70W
www.CKPerformance.com
You can add an OD to the tail of the C6:
Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.
The C6/GV combo would be the strongest.
Do not expect a 22% increase in mpg from a 22% OD though.
You will not find a 2 speed rear axle for that size truck.
You can swap to an AOD trans. The best are '88-'93. This was a trouble-plauged trans when intro'd, and the later years fixed most of the issues. You can also find beefed up units for $2000+.
AOD Performance Products - Baumann Electronic Controls
AOD Transmission from PATC, AOD Transmissions
TCI - Ford AOD, AODE and 4R70W
www.CKPerformance.com
You can add an OD to the tail of the C6:
Gear Vendors under/overdrive transmissions the most awarded auxiliary transmissions.
The C6/GV combo would be the strongest.
Do not expect a 22% increase in mpg from a 22% OD though.
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