Front Suspension & 4-Speed

[Luva65wagon]

But I recently found a stock floor shift 4-speed from a 64 Falcon and am considering this instead. I really know nothing about this trans, are they any good?

The only trans they installed that was a 4-speed on a 64 170 would be the Dagenham. Are they good? Having about 4 or 5 of them now and 2 running in both my cars (for now) they are OK for a 6'r. They were designed for the English Cortina and are weak. Would never install one without looking at every piece inside. Been there, done that.

http://www.rainierfalcons.com/forums...&postcount=271

I think the only existing conversions you have available for a more modern tranny would require a post-66 with the larger bell housing.

[Nathan289]

Spend the money do the t5..

You get no benifit by adding the 4 speed except for a cool floor shifter and a extra shift with the final output still 1:1

The t5 you get the cool floor shifter and two extra shifts but a final gear of .65:1 or .78:1 depending on v8 vs. 4 cyl trans.

The modern driveline kit makes the swap easy but its $$$

If it were me id use stock falcon bell , modern driveline adapter, stock 4 cylinder mustang t5 (easier to find and cheaper), falcon parts c4 trans mount, cut and shorten drive shaft and enjoy..

The t5 makes the 170 fun.. next you'll want the 200