351C / C4 question...

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mitchcj1

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Hey, The progress is slow but Im working on putting the engine back in now. It was a 302/C4 combo but I have a 351C 2v now. Question is, do I need the 164 tooth flywheel or will the 157 one from the 302 work?? If the starter is the same I cant figure out what differance the no. of teeth make? thanks...

 

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Flywheel is matched to bellhousing size..big bell is 164tooth

 

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Both the Cleveland and the 302 used the same imbalance weight, so the 302 flexplate will work on the Cleveland.

 

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I have the 157 tooth in my 351c/c4, also using mini-high torque starter.

 

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i went thru 4 c4 till i finally built one they lasted a week each

 

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Good news, thanks. Hows the 351/C4 combo working out for you? And Rmodel, what kind of engine did you have with your C-4's? Stock?

 

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If you try to run a 157 tooth flexplate/bellhousing behind a 351c you will find that the stock diameter starter will hit the oil pan rail.As stated above it will work with a smaller diameter starter just fine.

 

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RMODEL65 said:

i went thru 4 c4 till i finally built one they lasted a week each

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Dude, I'm with you, I finally found a (yes, I'll say it outloud..) stock FMX tranny from a Torino, and it held up WAYYYYYYYYYY better than 3 built C-4s. That's just ME, but, I would have a backup plan....

 

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slepe67 said:

Dude, I'm with you, I finally found a (yes, I'll say it outloud..) stock FMX tranny from a Torino, and it held up WAYYYYYYYYYY better than 3 built C-4s. That's just ME, but, I would have a backup plan....

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You've just rediscovered what was widely known back in the 70's FMX's were twice the transmission C-4's were.