Swapping C4 for 4 spd

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  1. hotrodbob

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    Has anyone converted a C4 to 4 spd on a 250?

    I have the bell housing, peddles, trans.

    Still need fly wheel,pressure plate, z-bar and linkageaswell as the shifter.

    Has anyone done this swap?

    I wanna build a V8 killer. 200+ HP, 3x1 carbs (I have it) is the goal.Header and a new cam, about a .272 duration. Gotta have a 4spd to make it work.
     
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    a guy from my local crusher called me the other day and said he had 2 mavs. come in. he put them aside for me to look at. i got some door hinges off a '76 that has a 4 sp. 250 in it. i don't know if it is still there.
    drop by and we can go by and see...:yup:

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    Love to drop by and do just that, but dude, I'm in California.:rolleyes:.... For today that is.... NY Wednesday-Thursday, Las Vegas Thursday night until Early February.... Wont be in Atlanta until the end of February... But man, this would be great.:dance:

     
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    when you get to Atl. call me...:yup:

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    Hey Bob You're in luck. I just removed a 3speed from my 73 with a 250. I have the flywheel and the z bar and associated parts. Make you a hell of a deal.

    Steve
     
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    Hey Hotrod, if you don't already have a header, check out the post I made earlier in the classifieds section. There is a Hooker header on ebay right now that, according to the seller, is part# 6602 which is the only Hooker header that fits the 250 with the low mount starter. This is a rare piece as this is a discontinued item. This is the header that I have on my car.
     
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    Steve, I'm VERY interested.:dance: PM'ed ya.

    Column or floor shift? :drive:
     
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    Gene, thanks... I had a header and sold it to a Falcon club friend. I should have kept it. I found the one you talked about and bid.

    Thanks for the heads up.
     
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    Will do. Think I'm there 2 times this year.....I think. I'll have to check my travel schedule for the exact date.
     
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    MINI EAT!!!
    depending on the time of day....(Phils)pancakes/BBQ (open air) :thumbs2:
    ...of course Summit...

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    Sittin in the Dallas Fortworth airport now using a loaner PC. Will check my travel plans to night when I get to my hotel. Still gotta make it to the Varsity for a burger once at least.:dance:
     
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    Not a burger; a chili steak. Best onion rings in the world. The Varsity gets the first pick of the famous Vidalia onion crop. Got to get a Frosted Orange and a fried peach pie to go with it. I think they have a cardiologist on staff.:D
     
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    Bob,
    i think the z-bar setup is different between a 6/8 cyl. is it different between a 3pd./4spd. :huh:

    ...:hmmm:...
     
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    Yep. 6-cyl Z-bar is a one piece; 8-cyl is a two piece.
     
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    Z-Bar is engine, not trans specific.

    Georgia guys, I'll be in Atlanta Feb.22 to the 28th. One night I know I will be slot car racing at the Mall in Guinette and a racing club members track.
     
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