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beatnic
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63 2speed automatic

I am just getting a 63 2 dr hardtop 500 with a 2speed in it, what would be the easiest replacement trans to put in it, the 2 speed works but it seems a 3 speed would be much better..

Post Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:32 pm 
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ponch0v
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Im pulling my 2 speed for a c4. Install looks straight forward. Need to rework the column to get the pattern correct. Even looked into dropping a t5 into it, but a bit more work.

Post Mon Jul 16, 2007 11:22 pm 
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Bkin
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Remember to count your housing bolts. The two speed is a five bolt housing. You have to find a five bolt housing for any other trans or find an adapter.
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Post Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:15 am 
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beatnic
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do you think that c4 will change things much?

Post Tue Jul 17, 2007 10:19 pm 
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Bkin
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I removed the 2-speed when I changed to the 302. I kept the 2-speed in as log as I could because of the difficulty finding a five bolt housed c-4. I have been told that they are out there but I could not find one. The c-4 is a longer tranny. Adjustments will have to be made. I had to fab a tranny support for my FMX but the drive shaft did not have to be changed. I did have to change the u-joint though. Your gear ratio will also change and that will effect your speedometer.
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Post Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:03 am 
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beatnic
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found a c4 5 bolt for 215.00

will i need to change drive shaft or anything?

Post Wed Nov 28, 2007 10:03 pm 
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Mr. Ed
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You will need the five bolt C4 bellhousing with block plate which was used in late '63 and early '64. Expect to pay about $125.00 on e-bay. If it doen't have the block plate, you can get a six bolt plate at the local junk yard and modify it by drilling additional holes. But look at the picture and count the holes! There are a few people out there that have no idea of what they are selling. (Better than calling them crooks.)

Your drive shaft is too long and too small in diameter. Find a 289/302 driveshaft in the local U-Pull-It and have it cut down. The C4 yoke is different from the FM.

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