|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
04-17-2018, 09:17 AM | #1 |
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Washington Iowa
Posts: 93
|
model a /c4 automatic
What experience has anyone here had with this combination.
|
04-17-2018, 10:17 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern California
Posts: 7,044
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
Use the "search" function and you will find a lot of information. If it is being done for medical reasons people are generally 100% in favor of doing it. Other reasons don't get much support. If I had a need I would use a modern 4 cylinder engine that came with the modern transmission.
Charlie Stephens |
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
04-17-2018, 11:06 AM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Washington Iowa
Posts: 93
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
thanks, I was going to use a pinto 2.0, but it ain't the same as a banger, but at 79 I need to go to a automatic in current project.
|
04-17-2018, 11:40 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Southern California
Posts: 7,044
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
Try going to the "Hot Rods and Customs Forum". It will take you to another site. Do some searches on that site. You will probably find more there on what you are trying to do. Here is a direct link to their forum section: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...ssage-board.5/
I have a '32 roadster with a Chevy II engine but its is hooked up to the early Ford transmission. I put it in 40 years ago because at that time I couldn't find any shop to do a good job rebuilding the original engine. If I was doing it today I would use an original engine with a little speed equipment. Charlie Stephens |
04-17-2018, 12:55 PM | #5 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Kritter Krick, Flaw-duh
Posts: 1,162
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
Quote:
If I was going to do that, I'd use the 2.3 or 2.5 which are bored and stroked versions of the 2.0 - higher HP and potential for upgrading to even more. I think a C4 will fit them - if not, I'm sure adapters are available. |
|
04-17-2018, 01:29 PM | #6 | |
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Washington Iowa
Posts: 93
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
Quote:
|
|
04-17-2018, 02:25 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 9,117
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
If you do use a Pinto engine, just use a stock Model A muffler, and it will sound almost the same as a Model A engine.
__________________
Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club |
04-17-2018, 03:53 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 5,852
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
Can't help you with a C-4, but check Bendtsen's for a GM 700R4 adaptor (among others). I bet that 4 speed O/D auto would work pretty nice.
http://www.transmissionadapters.com/Model%20A.htm |
04-17-2018, 04:28 PM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,414
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
I had a '31 with a 2000 pinto mated to a stock A tranny and muffler. Not a good combo because the pinto rev's too high for easy shifting without snychromesh. The prior owner/ installer should have used the pinto manual or automatic. Now someone else has that car.
|
04-19-2018, 10:30 PM | #10 |
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 74
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
I have a Chev 11 in my wife's Vicky And the Chev TH350 has the same bolt pattern as the Chevv with a small mod to the center cross member for clearance of the TH350
|
04-19-2018, 10:37 PM | #11 |
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 74
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
|
04-20-2018, 08:27 AM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Rocklin, CA
Posts: 779
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
We used an A4LD out of a Ford Ranger Pick Up, has an overdrive and is working really well for us.
|
04-20-2018, 10:52 AM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Glide, Oregon
Posts: 1,339
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
|
04-20-2018, 11:45 AM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Temecula, CA
Posts: 4,095
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
I would stay with the Model A engine, the others do not have much torque. However, I do have a 180 CID Chevy commercial engine that I would willingly part with. It is like a Chevy-2 but with a 4" bore, and more torque.
|
04-21-2018, 07:57 AM | #15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: ca.
Posts: 2,522
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
check on how much hp it takes to run the c-4 . ive seen the in hopped up bangers & they seem to work very well .
__________________
V4f |
04-21-2018, 09:10 AM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Rocklin, CA
Posts: 779
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
|
04-21-2018, 09:10 PM | #17 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 9,117
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
Quote:
They don't show this particular adapter on their website, but lots of adapters for chevy transmissions. They do say "ask for what you want".
__________________
Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club |
|
04-21-2018, 10:32 PM | #18 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: SoCal
Posts: 877
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
With all the adapters he has listed, I doubt he has much time to piddle around with a website. Best to give him a call and ask.
|
04-21-2018, 10:48 PM | #19 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Posts: 5,852
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
|
04-23-2018, 12:23 PM | #20 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 9,117
|
Re: model a /c4 automatic
I contacted the guys at transmissionadapters.com
Quote:
__________________
Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club |
|
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|