T5 to a C4 swap

[84_svo]

I was wonder if anyone have ever done this. If so how hard is it and what all do i need to do this. Cause im thinking about doing this to my svo and about using a trans brake if i do the swap.

What do you guys think about his?

[Chuck]

I haven't seen a C4 since my 1965 Mustang.

[Ken Potter]

Give Huber Performance a call. They're running a C4 behind a turbo four...

EDIT: Forgot the link...

http://www.musclemustangfastfords.com/features/mmfp_0708_1979_ford_mustang_turbocharged_4_cylinder/huber_performance.html

[84_svo]

Thanks. I will give them a call.

[caroth]

So you want to drag race an SVO? Don't tell Bud.

C4 swap has been done by many folks, you need the 2.3 C4 bellhousing which can be difficult to find. There are always a few of them or sale on various forums.

[84_svo]

So you want to drag race an SVO? Don't tell Bud.

C4 swap has been done by many folks, you need the 2.3 C4 bellhousing which can be difficult to find. There are always a few of them or sale on various forums.

Its going be a street car but im going drag race it. But its going stay looking stock for the most part, other then the auto shifter.

I looked on stringer today and seen the adapter plate for the c4 swap. i think it be user to find then a 2.3 c4 bellhousing.

[caroth]

There are a lot of issues to deal with if you think the V8/SBF bell housing is going to be easier to adapt over finding a 2.3/2.0 C4 bell housing. The converter will be custom to fit the 2.3 crank, the added and unneeded extra weight, etc...

If you go the V8 route, you might as well purchase a cheaper and higher quality adapter plate from Canfield Industries:

http://cididit.com/adaptor_plate.htm

[Sluggo]

Rumor has it that Joe Laramie has sfi c4 bells available. ???

[84_svo]

There are a lot of issues to deal with if you think the V8/SBF bell housing is going to be easier to adapt over finding a 2.3/2.0 C4 bell housing. The converter will be custom to fit the 2.3 crank, the added and unneeded extra weight, etc...

If you go the V8 route, you might as well purchase a cheaper and higher quality adapter plate from Canfield Industries:
http://cididit.com/adaptor_plate.htm

I kinda figure the bellhousing be a problem. I sent Tci a message asking if they have any 2.3 bellhousing for the C4 tranny. I have someone to already to custom make the converter.

Do you know if the drive shaft would fit or if i would need a new one made to fit.