Transmission Choices for 408W

[408Danger]

Good afternoon all, I'm making this post to get some second opinions about an issue I'm having.... I cant figure out what transmission to use for my current setup. Its listed as follows

1990 single cab short bed, originally a 2.3, now swapped with a 408 Windsor stroker, all the goodies inside. Explorer 8.8 rear soon to be swapped in.

Should be making around 450HP N/A.

I'm more stuck on something that has both street (cruising, etc.) and strip manners, pretty much looking for a jack of all trades. I.E; I don't want to be cruising on the highway at high rpm.... More leaning towards an auto, considering consistency and longevity, as well as price point and practicality.

I've been recommended a TH400 or a 4L80. Was looking at the C4 tranny as well. It would be nice to keep in mind the fit, and what all is needed to run one with the Windsor in my lil ranger.

THANK YOU for the help... this many choices gets overwhelming quickly.

 

[Blmpkn]

Definitely want a 4 speed if going auto.. 4l80 all the way.

 

[Shran]

TH400 and 4L80 are both GM transmissions?

If you want overdrive, you could use an AOD or an E4OD. C4 doesn't have overdrive but they are sure small!

 

[bobbywalter]

i run the 4l80 in my ranger. it's not as good as the 6r80.




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The Ford 6R80 transmission features a six-speed automatic with the following gear ratios: 4.17:1 in first gear, 2.34:1 in second, 1.52:1 in third, 1.14:1 in fourth, 0.87:1 in fifth, and 0.69:1 in sixth (overdrive). This provides a wide gear ratio spread, offering both strong acceleration and efficient cruising.




the 8hp is still cheap and easy to build. arguably the best transmission ever made to this point.


tough call if you want an auto.... there are some great choices.

4r70 would have been my first choice in the past but not as easy to get parts for as they used to be. my suppliers are all out of business now so it's time for the available stuff.

 

[bobbywalter]

there is a member here with a 6r80 in his mid build about to be insane build ranger... i will try to get him to post details.

 

[Shran]

From what I am reading the 6R80 is about the same size as a 4R70W. That would be a lot more attractive to me than trying to stuff a big GM transmission in there with adapters or even a C6/E4OD/etc Ford transmission.

Parts availability is for sure a problem, the shop I had go through my wife's 4R55E said they are having problems getting parts for those and a lot of other stuff, especially Dodge parts. I am all about simplicity and things that just bolt together so it's frustrating for me to hear that it might be easier to use a much newer part with computers and electronic crap than it is to find parts for an old mechanical transmission... but I guess that's the world we are in now.