Manual gearbox conversion

BenCall · 30-10-2019, 07:55 PM

Looking to swap out an C6 auto to double overdrive Tremec 6 speed.
The car is an XW Ute with a 393 and 4.11 diff gears. Is this a reasonable option for a more cruisable car with the ability to still have good acceleration. I would prefer to have these features and a manual gearbox then to simply swap diff gears. Is it to complicated, or is it just a matter of pedal box, gearbox, clutch, and bellhousing?
Cheers

happy1 · 31-10-2019, 03:13 AM

Hi,

I know nothing about C6, except that it is a 3-speed auto used for 30 years, between 1966 to 1996. It does have 4 different bell housing alternatives.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C6_transmission

If you are serious about going manual, I would suggest looking up Mal Wood Automotive, as they seem to be the place to go for Tremec parts, kits and conversions. They probably have a very good idea what will fit, and typical costs.

https://malwoodauto.com.au/ford/

happy1 · 31-10-2019, 03:20 AM

Looks like it has been done before:

https://malwoodauto.com.au/customer-...ger-xw-falcon/

Citroënbender · 31-10-2019, 09:27 AM

I’d suggest a GV overdrive on the C6, but there seems to be ingrained opposition to them in some quarters.

Yellow_Festiva · 31-10-2019, 11:29 AM

These guys may help:

https://dellowconversions.com.au/

Nu66et · 31-10-2019, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

I’d suggest a GV overdrive on the C6, but there seems to be ingrained opposition to them in some quarters.

You will pay as much for those as you would a new gearbox though.

Blue Roo · 31-10-2019, 08:17 PM

You might have to modify (widen) the transmission tunnel.