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Hi Guys
My FMX auto is starting to play up so I was wandering whether I should fit a 4spd manual or just have it rebuilt.I found most autos I have driven have felt sluggish compared to manuals.It will be going in my XB Coupe which was factory V8 Auto.Also which would be better for resale value as I will probably be selling it within the next year?
Thanks Jack
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Jack,
if you plan on selling the car in the near future it would most likely work out cheaper for you to keep it an auto. Let the next owner do the conversion if that's what they desire. When it comes to buying coupes most people don't care if it's an
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If you plan on drag racing? Auto without a doubt. Manuals break too easy. XB Fairmont sedan : [email protected] |
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I have got given a borgwarner 4spd with all accsesaries to convert auto to manual.It will be going behind a mild 302 cleveland which is used for street use.
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FMX behind a 302? I'm gathering the box you have in the car now is not the original otherwise it would be a C4?
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It had an FMX in it when I bought it 8 years ago which was rebuilt just before I bought it.I presumed it was original.I have since replaced it 4 years ago with another FMX as it died on me.
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with the right work one of the best boxes in a street or strip car is a c4 they are tough to brake and as i said the right auto doctor will fix it sweet tough reliable and they work hard
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c4's are good to around 230rwkw (300ish rwhp). After that they require constant attention (front clutch packs). I know I've blown/hurt 5. I don't know why people are hiding they fact they refresh their c4's in high hp applications. As soon as I went beyon |
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