Yet another v8 swap

[dulcimerbob]

California Performance Transmissions (aka Art Carr) can provide a 141 tooth flexplate with 50 oz. balance. It is a special order and price was around $300 last I heard. You will have to call them direct at (714) 901-3777 to place an order. I also have a spare out in the garage I may be willing to let go.

https://cpttransmission.com/

Is your spare plate a 50oz ? If so let me know if you want to move it. Thanks.

 

[dulcimerbob]

Headed off tomorrow to pick up a 1990 engine from an F150. Long block that seems to be in good shape . I wanted to get an HO but this was close by and the right price .

 

[welder4956]

Is your spare plate a 50oz ? If so let me know if you want to move it. Thanks.

I sent you a direct message. It is a 50 oz flexplate from CPT.

 

[dulcimerbob]

So far I have an original bell housing v8 . Working on a flex plate , now I'm wondering about a torque converter that seems rare. Any ideas ?

 

[welder4956]

So far I have an original bell housing v8 . Working on a flex plate , now I'm wondering about a torque converter that seems rare. Any ideas ?

You need to hook up with someone that is parting out a V8 car or find one that you can get these parts from.

 

[dulcimerbob]

I agree. I live in the mountains of Ga and there's not a lot of resources here other than Atlanta 80 miles to the south. I'll start looking . Thanks for your replies and help.
DB

 

[welder4956]

This one is in Forest Park, GA: https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:994d63b6-2f16-4938-aa0e-79a9107a52f9

 

[LILCBRA]

This one is in Forest Park, GA: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1606029187729231/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:994d63b6-2f16-4938-aa0e-79a9107a52f9

Too bad I moved back from Marietta, I'd get a hold of him about the AC components....

 

[Blackhawkxx]

So far I have an original bell housing v8 . Working on a flex plate , now I'm wondering about a torque converter that seems rare. Any ideas ?

Just a quick look around and saw this (not that I'm saying it is the one to buy), Jegs sold on Amazon. Says it will fit and it's a performance converter, not stock.

Link to it

 

[dulcimerbob]

Too bad I moved back from Marietta, I'd get a hold of him about the AC components....

he had sold all the stuff I needed , bummer

 

[LILCBRA]

Just a quick look around and saw this (not that I'm saying it is the one to buy), Jegs sold on Amazon. Says it will fit and it's a performance converter, not stock.

Link to it

I remember seeing somewhere about the bolt circle being smaller than a standard Ford. It seems like standard Ford converters have a 10-1/2 bolt cirlce whereas the II has a 9-7/8 or 9-3/4 bolt circle. I'll have to search again and see if I can find it - seems like it would be pretty useful, especially right now.

 

[LILCBRA]

That didn't take as long as I thought, Google AI steps up and answers "Ford torque converter bolt pattern" with:

 

[welder4956]

For future reference in case anyone needs it, I found the part number for the 50 oz. flexplate. It is Part # 23115 at California Performance Transmissions. It is not listed on their website, so you have to call them at (714) 901-3777 or email thru their website to order it.

 

[welder4956]

There is a V8 Mustang II torque converter on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2933765180...pid=5335821607&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

 

[Blackhawkxx]

There is a V8 Mustang II torque converter on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2933765180...pid=5335821607&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

It's weird that it says for Mustang II, 302 CI with C-6 transmission. There has never been a C-6 in a II that I know of.

 

[welder4956]

It's weird that it says for Mustang II, 302 CI with C-6 transmission. There has never been a C-6 in a II that I know of.

Probably an error on their part. They should have listed the bolt spacing so fitment could be verified. I would recommend a prospective buyer submit a question to the seller to provide the bolt spacing dimension before purchasing.

 

[welder4956]

I see the Ebay item is now listed as "out of stock" and 3 were sold. That didn't take long.

 

[dulcimerbob]

There is a V8 Mustang II torque converter on Ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2933765180...pid=5335821607&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

Out of stock , Can I use my v6 converter ? the motor I have is maybe 180-200 HP .

 

[dulcimerbob]

I remember seeing somewhere about the bolt circle being smaller than a standard Ford. It seems like standard Ford converters have a 10-1/2 bolt cirlce whereas the II has a 9-7/8 or 9-3/4 bolt circle. I'll have to search again and see if I can find it - seems like it would be pretty useful, especially right now.

Won't fit bolt circle is 10.5 Amazon says it will but here are the specs

Torque Converter for Ford C4 [10 in. Dia. & 2600-2900 RPM Stall Speed]​

Fits Ford C4 Transmissions, 10 in. Diameter, 26-Spline Input, 10.500 in. Bolt Circle, 1.375 in. Crank Pilot

 

[dulcimerbob]

Probably an error on their part. They should have listed the bolt spacing so fitment could be verified. I would recommend a prospective buyer submit a question to the seller to provide the bolt spacing dimension before purchasing.

I messaged the seller and was told they had no info other than the EB description . Big parts house .