AOD - C4 swap, lengths? May 06, 2009, 12:28:41 AM Are these transmissions the same length? wondering if I need to be concerned about fitting issues. Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #1 – May 06, 2009, 01:50:20 AM if you did a two second search, or read two threads below this one. Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #2 – May 06, 2009, 01:52:36 AM Two threads below this is about a C5, not a C4. I understand it is a beefier C4, but from your picture we can see the C5 isn't listed, thus this post has more relevancy in my thread anyay :]EDIT: I wonder if the 3" difference is a cause for concern. I'm sure it is, lol. Dealing with it will be interesting...new longer shaft perhaps? Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #3 – May 06, 2009, 02:17:01 AM Hah, never mind, after reading that entire thingy Isee they're virtually the same length. That's pretty odd considering how much bulkier the AOD is. Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #4 – May 06, 2009, 04:01:26 AM I did a C4 swap in 2004 after eating my 2nd AOD and it was really easy. The crossmember will need to be modified or using one from a T-5 mustang solves the issue. Everything else is good. Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #5 – May 06, 2009, 05:44:22 AM How did you modify it? just hog the slots out further? Pix would be amazing, gonna search a bit and see if i can find an article on it Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #6 – May 07, 2009, 03:59:47 AM Quote from: Grumbles;270858How did you modify it? just hog the slots out further? Pix would be amazing, gonna search a bit and see if i can find an article on itThe setback on the cross-member is set by ford . The "tubes" that position the x-member are welded to the x-member to hold it into place. Grinding the welds and positioning the x-member in place with your C4 is best. Then just reweld the tubes. Easy as 1-2-3 when you look at the x-member. Sorry no pics cause the car is 9000 miles away. Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #7 – May 07, 2009, 10:32:31 AM Hmmm. I'm not entirely sure I understand. The crossmember in my T-Bird looks like it was designed to accept multiple different length transmissions. let me show you what I mean.It has slots that allow the mount to be like 2" in difference. Make sense? What are you telling me I should do? Will the transmission not fit into this slot? Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #8 – May 07, 2009, 04:18:15 PM The elongated holes might not be enough. Most people shift the position of the mount.Remove.Grind the welds.Install. Shift the mount into the desired position and tac.Remove, Re-weld, re-install. Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #9 – May 07, 2009, 04:50:52 PM but with a completely custom drivetrain, locating the C4 is more difficult. So my question is this: How far does the piece slide? I'll be doing this before I even install my C4. Because I need the C4 to locate the engine. 2 11/16" ? Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #10 – May 07, 2009, 05:04:07 PM I would probably Locate your engine where it will fit/clear the radiator and be relatively above the engine mounts. Then position your C4. Just my $0.02.Just measure the bracket. it will slide about the full travel of the tubes. Leave it loose (un-welded) till you have your engine where you like it. Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #11 – May 07, 2009, 05:57:17 PM THose diagrams were extremely helpful. thanks :] Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #12 – May 07, 2009, 07:51:14 PM Quote from: danzajax;271102I would probably Locate your engine where it will fit/clear the radiator and be relatively above the engine mounts. Then position your C4. Just my $0.02.Just measure the bracket. it will slide about the full travel of the tubes. Leave it loose (un-welded) till you have your engine where you like it.I could leave it loose, I s'pose, thanks. I have to make my own motor mounts, thus the issue. So far I have it closely located, but thought I could verify them with the C4 located correctly. oh well. Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #13 – May 07, 2009, 07:52:59 PM I can measure my T5 bracket. It should be in about the same place as for a c4. Let me know if you want the measurement. -dz Quote Selected
AOD - C4 swap, lengths? Reply #14 – May 08, 2009, 10:50:25 AM That would be helpful. Thanks in advance :] Quote Selected
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