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just bought an xp rolling shell after being a holden man for quite some time. just couldn't resist the shape and style. can you blame me? has a c4 gearbox in it and set up for a 351 windsor. just wondering how the c4's go behind a bit of grunt and if they're any good? any other suggestions maybe? also after most bits for motor and car. any help much appreciated. thanks.
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I believe C4's are a very highly regarder transmission and can be beefed up to handle quite decent horsepower.
I will be using one behind the 351 in my XB Coupe eventually.
As long as the box is in good condition I think it would handle a 351W quite w
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also this might seem a stupid question but will a nine inch diff from a coupe fit into a sedan no hassles? i presume it would just thougth i'd double check. i can get my hands on one in average condition. not sure what centre's in it and what condition th
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Yep, bolts straight in. If you can get a nine inch for $300 you've scored well although if it needs rebuilding you can at least double that price.
The cheapest way to get one these days is to buy an ZF/ZG Fairlane (351) and wreck it.
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thanks munromad for all your help. one more question though.. been ringing around looking for a 351 and some people have told me that i'll have a bit of a problem with the exhaust manifold. for simplicity is it worth just getting a 302 or is fitting a 351
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289 and 302 windsor fit easy into XPs bit clevelands dont fit cause clevelands are too wide and hit on the towers and that is the same for 351 windsors
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sorry didn't quite understand. will the 351w will hit the towers as well or will it fit easily? how would you go about fitting it? is it just a case then of different engine mounts or a bit more complex than that?
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A 351 windsor will hit the towers and you have to modify the towers
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351 windosrs fit but totally custom pipes are needed and are expensive. i have an xp sedan and an xp ute and all three of them run 302 windsors. they are a great engine and i even have 450hp at the flywheel in the ute. if you wanna see fotos or anythgin g
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