shift kits...easy to install?

82 GT · 02-06-2002, 11:23 PM

I was wondering if a person with average mechanical skills can install a manual valve body shift kit in a C-4 tranny?
They say it can be done with the tranny in the car. I was wondeing if the average person should attempt this or let a shop do it?

88COBRA · 02-07-2002, 10:46 AM

Easy as pie!

I installed a B&M unit in my AOD, total time about 2 hours. It was very easy, the instructions were good.

All you have to do it drop the pan, remove the valve body, and install new springs. Then you bolt the valve body back up, change the filter, install the pan.

I would highly suggest you buy a new filter and gasket. Also change the fluid, and install a drain plug while the pan is down.

Now that being said, I must tell you I kept the kit in my car for about 30 min. It was much too hard on the car, and it did not shift quite right for me. I am now going to install a new Valve body from Lentech. If you have the cash, save for the whole VB, if not, get a high quality kit.

Need more info, let me know!

Ian

02-06-2002, 11:23 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	shift kits...easy to install? I was wondering if a person with average mechanical skills can install a manual valve body shift kit in a C-4 tranny? They say it can be done with the tranny in the car. I was wondeing if the average person should attempt this or let a shop do it? __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-07-2002, 10:46 AM	#2
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	Easy as pie! I installed a B&M unit in my AOD, total time about 2 hours. It was very easy, the instructions were good. All you have to do it drop the pan, remove the valve body, and install new springs. Then you bolt the valve body back up, change the filter, install the pan. I would highly suggest you buy a new filter and gasket. Also change the fluid, and install a drain plug while the pan is down. Now that being said, I must tell you I kept the kit in my car for about 30 min. It was much too hard on the car, and it did not shift quite right for me. I am now going to install a new Valve body from Lentech. If you have the cash, save for the whole VB, if not, get a high quality kit. Need more info, let me know! Ian __________________ My WebSites: VortechPower.com - Brand new site for Vortech users! NOVIPOWER.COM - Devoted to the performance of the NOVI supercharger STANGPOWER.COM - A small community based in Canada for Mustangs *MORE WebSites Coming soon* PLEASE NOTE: I am not an affiliate (nor do I work for) any Mustang parts retailers - I create informational Mustang WebSites

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