C6 tranny on a 351

**Kevery** · 01-26-2012, 12:31 PM

I'm wanting to put a c6 on my 351ci does anyone know if it will bolt up or do I need to get an adaptor or bell housing of a c4. the c6 is coming off of my 429ci.

**alwaysFlOoReD** · 01-26-2012, 12:46 PM

Sorry, won't fit. The c-6 has an integral bellhousing and you need one with a small-block pattern for 351 windsor and cleveland, not sure about 351M.

Richard

**Kevery** · 01-26-2012, 12:58 PM

thanks, you think I could swap bell housings from my c4 maybe?

**alwaysFlOoReD** · 01-26-2012, 01:00 PM

Sorry, there are no [edit; removable] bellhousings on the c-6.

Richard

**Kevery** · 01-26-2012, 01:08 PM

DAMN IT! thanks though. I guess I'll just put the 429 is my cougar as well, darn.

**alwaysFlOoReD** · 01-26-2012, 01:12 PM

I've been thinking about a similar build. I've heard that the 351m/400 bolt pattern is the same as the 429/460. I have not confirmed this.

Richard

**alwaysFlOoReD** · 01-26-2012, 01:31 PM

Copied from this site;
http://www.fordbroncoexperts.com/adv...trans-swap.jsp
Ford C4 & AOD (5 1/8" center to center top two holes) 289, 302, 351c, 351W

Ford C6 (6" center to center top two holes) 332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, 428

Ford C6 (7 3/4" center to center top two holes) 429, 460, 351M, 400M

Richard

projectnitemare · 01-31-2012, 01:32 AM

If you are dead balls set on using that particular transmission buy a bolt on bellhousing for a C6 in a small block pattern. You have the cut the cast bellhousing off the transmission and bolt the now one on through the pump. You'll shell out about $350 for one and most are SFI approved scatter shields. Aside from that you need a different transmission.

Matt

**alwaysFlOoReD** · 01-31-2012, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectnitemare

buy a bolt on bellhousing for a C6 in a small block pattern. You have to cut the cast bellhousing off the transmission and bolt the new one on through the pump.
Matt

That's good info to know. Do you have a link?

Richard

projectnitemare · 01-31-2012, 10:05 AM

I may have to retract that statement for the C6. It's made for just about everything except the C6. http://www.campbellenterprises.com/a...ellhousing.htm Maybe call JW and see if they know of or maybe make one. I'm very familiar with doing this on tubro 400, see a lot of them broken in race cars. I could have sworn at one time made the same for a C6 as well.

Matt

fordmanms · 02-16-2012, 09:22 PM

If you have a small block C6, it will fit the 351c/w. It will also fit 302/289's as well as other small blocks. If the tranny came from a 351w, it will only fit big blocks such as 400, 429, 460. I beleive the 390 also uses the big block housing. As the C6 does not have a removable bellhousing, you will not be able to swap it from a c4. Small Block C6's are becoming less common to find as they are a popular trans, but there are other alternatives out there that are just as good.

sirgrizz420 · 06-16-2012, 12:43 PM

ha thats funny i just finished pulling a c6 out of my 79 bronco with a 351m and a np205 t case i"m gonna build the 351m to a 400 and stuff it in my explorer with the full width axles under it.

01-26-2012, 12:31 PM	#1
Kevery Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Cruz CA. Year: 1999/1978 Make: Ford Model: Ranger F250 Engine: 4.0 V6 Class: 4x4 Used For: Everyday driver/wheeler Posts: 305 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	C6 tranny on a 351 I'm wanting to put a c6 on my 351ci does anyone know if it will bolt up or do I need to get an adaptor or bell housing of a c4. the c6 is coming off of my 429ci.
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alwaysFlOoReD Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: red deer canada Year: '91, '85, '97 Make: ford Model: ranger, b-II, f-150 Engine: 4.0,4.0,4.2 Class: 4x4 race, 4x4, 2wd work Used For: 4x4 race, 4x4,2wd work Posts: 3,147 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Sorry, won't fit. The c-6 has an integral bellhousing and you need one with a small-block pattern for 351 windsor and cleveland, not sure about 351M. Richard __________________ As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein
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Kevery Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Cruz CA. Year: 1999/1978 Make: Ford Model: Ranger F250 Engine: 4.0 V6 Class: 4x4 Used For: Everyday driver/wheeler Posts: 305 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	thanks, you think I could swap bell housings from my c4 maybe?
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alwaysFlOoReD Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: red deer canada Year: '91, '85, '97 Make: ford Model: ranger, b-II, f-150 Engine: 4.0,4.0,4.2 Class: 4x4 race, 4x4, 2wd work Used For: 4x4 race, 4x4,2wd work Posts: 3,147 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Sorry, there are no [edit; removable] bellhousings on the c-6. Richard __________________ As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein
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Kevery Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Cruz CA. Year: 1999/1978 Make: Ford Model: Ranger F250 Engine: 4.0 V6 Class: 4x4 Used For: Everyday driver/wheeler Posts: 305 Rep Power: 3 iTrader: (0)	DAMN IT! thanks though. I guess I'll just put the 429 is my cougar as well, darn.
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alwaysFlOoReD Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: red deer canada Year: '91, '85, '97 Make: ford Model: ranger, b-II, f-150 Engine: 4.0,4.0,4.2 Class: 4x4 race, 4x4, 2wd work Used For: 4x4 race, 4x4,2wd work Posts: 3,147 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	I've been thinking about a similar build. I've heard that the 351m/400 bolt pattern is the same as the 429/460. I have not confirmed this. Richard __________________ As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein
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01-26-2012, 01:31 PM	#7
alwaysFlOoReD Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: red deer canada Year: '91, '85, '97 Make: ford Model: ranger, b-II, f-150 Engine: 4.0,4.0,4.2 Class: 4x4 race, 4x4, 2wd work Used For: 4x4 race, 4x4,2wd work Posts: 3,147 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Copied from this site; http://www.fordbroncoexperts.com/adv...trans-swap.jsp Ford C4 & AOD (5 1/8" center to center top two holes) 289, 302, 351c, 351W Ford C6 (6" center to center top two holes) 332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 427, 428 Ford C6 (7 3/4" center to center top two holes) 429, 460, 351M, 400M Richard __________________ As a circle of light increases so does the circumference of darkness around it. - Albert Einstein
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01-31-2012, 01:32 AM	#8
projectnitemare Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Osceola Mills, Pa Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 396W Class: 4x4 Extreme Posts: 1,111 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	If you are dead balls set on using that particular transmission buy a bolt on bellhousing for a C6 in a small block pattern. You have the cut the cast bellhousing off the transmission and bolt the now one on through the pump. You'll shell out about $350 for one and most are SFI approved scatter shields. Aside from that you need a different transmission. Matt __________________ 88 Ranger XLT 4x4, no drivetrain, no frame, nothing....new stroker, frame and drivetrain in the works
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01-31-2012, 10:05 AM	#10
projectnitemare Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Osceola Mills, Pa Year: 1988 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 396W Class: 4x4 Extreme Posts: 1,111 Rep Power: 15 iTrader: (2)	I may have to retract that statement for the C6. It's made for just about everything except the C6. http://www.campbellenterprises.com/a...ellhousing.htm Maybe call JW and see if they know of or maybe make one. I'm very familiar with doing this on tubro 400, see a lot of them broken in race cars. I could have sworn at one time made the same for a C6 as well. Matt __________________ 88 Ranger XLT 4x4, no drivetrain, no frame, nothing....new stroker, frame and drivetrain in the works
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02-16-2012, 09:22 PM	#11
fordmanms New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MN Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0 Flex (unfortunately) Class: 4x4 Used For: Everything Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	C6 tranny on 351 If you have a small block C6, it will fit the 351c/w. It will also fit 302/289's as well as other small blocks. If the tranny came from a 351w, it will only fit big blocks such as 400, 429, 460. I beleive the 390 also uses the big block housing. As the C6 does not have a removable bellhousing, you will not be able to swap it from a c4. Small Block C6's are becoming less common to find as they are a popular trans, but there are other alternatives out there that are just as good.
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06-16-2012, 12:43 PM	#12
sirgrizz420 New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Year: 1986 Make: ford Model: rangers Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	ha thats funny i just finished pulling a c6 out of my 79 bronco with a 351m and a np205 t case i"m gonna build the 351m to a 400 and stuff it in my explorer with the full width axles under it.
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