Non computer controlled trans

[Ke6qvm]

Need help with a conversion. I am Not very familiar with Ford engines and transmissions. I am installing a 2.3 engine in my 25 T Bucket and want to use a non-computer controlled trans. What transmission can I use with this engine? The only transmission that I can think of is the C4. Has anyone done this conversion.

 

[adsm08]

C3 and C4 transmissions were both used with the 2.3L Lima engine, and the A4LD can be modified to work without a computer. An early A4LD from 85-88 would be easiest.

Those are the only automatics that I can think of that will work.

 

[19Walt93]

I would use a C4 as a first choice because they're easier to work on, have way better aftermarket support, and are stronger than C3's or A4LD's. You need a special tool to align and assemble the front pump on a C3 or an A4LD( which is a C3 derivative/descendant) which may be hard to come by unless you have access to dealer tools. The best thing about a C3 is the way they fail, the reverse/high clutch pack seal tears and you instantly lose 3rd gear so they don't burn up the clutches and create a foul smelling mess like most failed automatics. Useless side note: if you ordered trailer tow on a late Pinto(yes, that existed) you got a C4 instead of a C3.

 

[Ke6qvm]

Thank you guys for all the info. I will now go searching for a 2.3 and a C4