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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 01:49 PM
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I've just bought a 1988 F-250 & 1990 F-150, both 4WD. the transmission code for the '88 is "K", while the code for the '90 is "E" (both automatics). Where can I find out what these codes mean? Also, will the transmission out of the F-150 work in the F-250?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 04:10 PM
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My Ford spec book says the K is a C-6, and the E is a E4OD.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 04:15 PM
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Thanks. Does it say anything about interchangeability? Both trucks have 351W.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 04:18 PM
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No, it does not but, with the same engine they surely are.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2003 | 06:47 PM
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The E4OD is computer-controlled and the C-6 is a vacuum-controlled NON-overdrive. They have the same bellhousing bolt pattern and the same t-case mounting pattern, but they're NOT "interchangeable". It'll take a good bit of effort to swap either way.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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the E4OD is a later version of the C6. I know I'm fixin to start a war here, but Iv'e also talked to folks who think the E4OD is a better tranny.....
 
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 11:31 AM
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The E4OD is based on the C-6, but the bean-counters carried more weight than the engineers on the redesign. The C-6 is much stronger. It doesn't really matter though because without the addition of as computer or a stand-alone controller like Baumann's you can't drop an E4od in place of a C-6
 
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