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Thread: 1963 Falcon Sprint Trans Issues

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    1963 Falcon Sprint Trans Issues

    OK, I give up, I have tolerated my 2 speed long enough and I am finally going to deviate from factory specs. Who has the contacts and parts list to stuff a 3 speed auto into this? This is my daily driver, even in the rain, snow, sleet and hail, and a 3 speed auto would sure improve things, I think.
    I am getting ready to pull the engine for some internal mods/upgrades, so now is as good a time as any for a trans upgrade.

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    You'll need a case fill C4 tranny, six cylinder bellhousing, and the following list of parts.

    Column Shift Detent Plate
    http://www.falconparts.com/1960-1964...ENT+-+C-4.html

    C4 Shift Indicator
    http://www.falconparts.com/1965+TRAN...CATOR-C-4.html

    C4 Tranny Mount
    http://www.falconparts.com/1960-1970...NT+-+C-4+.html

    C4 Crossmember
    http://www.falconparts.com/1960-1965...EEL+MOUNT.html

    C4 Six Cylinder Inspection Plate
    http://www.falconparts.com/1965-1969...+CYLINDER.html

    Column shift rod for a C4. I used the Lokar version.


    You'll also need to shorten your drive shaft by about one inch.
    Patrick Brown
    331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI


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    63 Sprint Trans

    Why the 6 cylinder parts? Are they the same as for the 260 V8?

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    Sorry. I didn't notice the Sprint mension. I always assume six with the Falcons.

    You'll need the V8 stuff of course. Try to find a C4 from a V8 car. They had extra clutch plates and can take more abuse. You'll need to find a five bolt V8 bellhousing. That will be the hard part. Start searching eBay now.
    Patrick Brown
    331 Stroker / T5 / 8" / Wilwood Disks / RRS R&P Steering / Megasquirt EFI


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    I'll Take a Six!

    Thanks, Pat!
    I'm changing to a C4 in my six-cyl, so I'll scribble down that parts list...!
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