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Fox Body · 12-30-2001, 02:54 AM

Hmmm, now you guys got me thinking (can't really say if that's a good or bad thing

).

I did see a few C4s for sale in Summit at decent prices ($700 to $900 is my price range) and that is now another option. In consideration of this new option, I seek more guidance from the all-knowing Mustang Works masters. I am not familiar with tranny brand names. Also, I will definately put a trans cooler and aftermarket shifter in the car (maybe-- still considering the 'shifter' option). I need suggestions on purchasing a C4 (I know I'm being really general). My goal for the '79 is for a mid to low 11 sec street car. Don't want too high of a stall either. Need suggestions on shifter and tranny.

Basically, if I were to buy a C4 from Summit or Dynamic Racing Transmissons, etc, it needs to be able to back up AT LEAST a 450 hp blown motor, w/ neck-snapping shifting capabilities, and be under $900. I don't want to put it in. I'd rather a shop install it so I have to add labor to that. (In this case, I just don't want to deal with the removal and installation process-- just don't feel like it).

12-30-2001, 02:54 AM	#10
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Hmmm, now you guys got me thinking (can't really say if that's a good or bad thing ). I did see a few C4s for sale in Summit at decent prices ($700 to $900 is my price range) and that is now another option. In consideration of this new option, I seek more guidance from the all-knowing Mustang Works masters. I am not familiar with tranny brand names. Also, I will definately put a trans cooler and aftermarket shifter in the car (maybe-- still considering the 'shifter' option). I need suggestions on purchasing a C4 (I know I'm being really general). My goal for the '79 is for a mid to low 11 sec street car. Don't want too high of a stall either. Need suggestions on shifter and tranny. Basically, if I were to buy a C4 from Summit or Dynamic Racing Transmissons, etc, it needs to be able to back up AT LEAST a 450 hp blown motor, w/ neck-snapping shifting capabilities, and be under $900. I don't want to put it in. I'd rather a shop install it so I have to add labor to that. (In this case, I just don't want to deal with the removal and installation process-- just don't feel like it). __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body Last edited by Fox Body; 12-30-2001 at 03:13 AM..