Posted by Brian on December 06, 1998 at 22:50:50:
In Reply to: Re: C4 tranny improvement...harder shifts for pocket change! posted by T.L. on December 06, 1998 at 14:46:48:
Mine does the same damn thing during normal driving, except it is the 1 - 2 shift. Sometimes it bypasses 2nd altogether. But when you "get on it" it'll bark the tires hitting second almost every time. Was considering a rebuild after the 1st of Jan. but funds are REALLY tight right now. I did locate a 302 from a '69 Mustang however, with 2 sets of heads, 2 intakes & carbs, 1 four bbl carb, and all supporting equipment for $100.00 this week though. Figured I was a little late for the "Thanksgiving deal" article...
: That's interesting; my C-4 always shifted really hard in completely stock form and I've always loved that. But I realize that not all C-4s shift as hard as mine. My tranny has a problem with "free-wheeling" between 2nd & 3rd when going from 5-10 MPH (such as in a parking lot). That's the only time it does it and otherwise it works great. Any thoughts??...
: : Going through some books in the local library, I found an article on modifying a C4 for harder, firmer shifts that will cost only a few dollars. It is done by increasing fluid pressure from 65-70psi to in excess of 100psi. All you need is a new gasket, filter, and a small cotter pin. The modifications can be done WITHOUT removing the trans from the car ( a huge plus ). I'm going to scan the article as soon as I can check out the book again. If you would like a copy of the article, send me an email.