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Y Block C4 conversion

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by 50Poopbox, Apr 13, 2012.

  1. 50Poopbox
    Joined: Mar 5, 2011
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    So I have a 292 in my 59 F100 with a Ford-o-matic. I dont much like this transmission so I have begun collecting trans parts. I have done my research looking for the proper torque converter but I am still unclear. I talked to the guys at Ford-Y-Block and read elsewhere that the proper torque converter is an 11". I cant find an 11" torque converter for a C-4. I have found plenty of 10.5" or 11.45".
    Has anyone done this conversion that can give me a part number or at the very least verify which one I actually need? I know this is a common conversion so someone has to have the info. I have looked through a good amount of c-4 forums both here and at other ford forums and cant find the answer. i appreciate any info.
    Also if you have any nice to know info regarding this project please pass it along. I think when I do it I will do a build thread and include a complete parts list with suppliers and part numbers to help anyone in the future. Thanks.
     
  2. easyissy
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  3. 50Poopbox
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    So I have all the info I need on parts with the exception of the Torque converter. Can someone please help.
     
  4. Blue One
    Joined: Feb 6, 2010
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    11" torque converters.

    http://www.broaderperformance.com/en/ford-c4-torque-converter/11-c4-11-torque-converter.html

    http://www.performanceautomatic.com...ries/torque-converters/torque-converters.html

    http://www.cjponyparts.com/performance-automatic-torque-converter-11"-2400-2800-stall-c4/p/ATC22/

    http://www.tciauto.com/tc/c4-sizzlerr-torque-converter-11-7-6-70-up.html

    Simple, choose the stall speed you want and go from there. The Flat O kit has everything else you need.

    I picked up an affordable starter, I just went into the local parts store and asked for a starter from a 1970 Ford pickup with a 360 engine.
     

  5. Mr48chev
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    The link that Easyissy gave had everything except the torque converter id. It did have an email address way down at the bottom though. I don't know how old that link is but i think I'd send the writer and email asking what torque converter he used in the swap.
     
  6. Blue One
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    In that article he mentions that the C4 came from a 1970 Mustang. I'd be willing to bet he put another torque converter into the conversion that was specified as being for his 1970 C4.

    Choose a torque converter from the suppliers (11") and specify the year and model of your C4 and you won't have any troubles.
     
    Last edited: Apr 22, 2012

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