which trans is better

[jeffm]

i have a 89 ford bronco with a 302 and a aod trans and i have a c6 that was in a 79 bronco with a 351m so i was wondering would the c6 be a better trans or should i keep my aod because im going to be swaping out my front axle to the straight axle and putting the np205 in to so if anybody can help me decide what would be better

 

[Yardape]

C-6 is the stronger tranny, but the 351m bell housing wont bolt up to the 302

 

[jeffm]

so could i change the bell houseing and if so were could i get one and do i have to mess with the computer for it all to work because i got the 8.8 rear end with the speed sensor in it

 

[Yardape]

I do not think you have to do anything with the computer, The speed sensor should not be able to tell if you changed the tranny. But I have never seen a c-6 with a changeable bell housing, so that would mean you have to get a small block C-6. Swampthing has just done this swap, so you should get ahold of him if you need any technical questions answered, Your C-6 will bolt up to a 460 though. (hint, hint)

 

[swampthing]

the C6 you have will bolt up to 351m 400m 460 its the big block bell housing no they are not interchangeable bellhousings you need to find one for a small block as yardape stated. my truck is an 88 and had the AOD as well and was not computer controlled they shift off of the servo or whatever it is inside which is controlled by the kickdown cable...you just have to figure out how to wire up the neutral safety switch. it is a simple conversion and the C6 is a much stronger trans. If you use your truck for off-road use often and come across a lot of deep water then you should do a C6 swap asap. AOD's have a water soluable clutch pack and when they get full of water they burn up very fast. if you have any further questions feel free to ask

 

[timster24]

well if you are close to me I would trade you my c6 for an aod /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[jeffm]

im in peru il i dont know how far that is from were you are

 

[firelt90bronco]

The easiest way I can explain which is better is this: I was told an AOD is just a C3 with an overdrive, a C6 is stronger but it wouldn't bolt up to your truck. What do you plan on doing with the vehicle?

 

[swampthing]

if he gets a C6 with small bock bellhousing it will bolt right up

 

[firelt90bronco]

Yup, it will.

 

[jeffm]

i plan on doing mostly mudding

 

[firelt90bronco]

Get the C6.

 

[timster24]

im in peru il i dont know how far that is from were you are

Well I am in cedar rapids, ia about 170miles or so from you

 

[Justbust1n]

i have a 89 ford bronco with a 302 and a aod trans and i have a c6 that was in a 79 bronco with a 351m so i was wondering would the c6 be a better trans or should i keep my aod because im going to be swaping out my front axle to the straight axle and putting the np205 in to so if anybody can help me decide what would be better

the c6 is way better than an aod and o think they are lighter if you think about it if it comes on a sports car than it doesnt need to be on a off road machine i have one my self rebulit it and have a shift kit on it and would love to trade it for a c6 any day h34r: /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[swampthing]

justbust1n i advise you to change fluid after EVERY time you go wheeling and go through deep water...i went out one day had no water in my fluid..all it took was a matter of about 5 or 6 good size holes and i was done