Ford vs Chevy Build-up

partsbob67 · 03-13-2015, 08:30 PM

is that spacer legal between the manifold halves?

HandOverFist · 03-13-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by partsbob67

is that spacer legal between the manifold halves?

Likely not...I have that almost sorted out.

7423 · 03-13-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by partsbob67

is that spacer legal between the manifold halves?

Good eye Bob............

partsbob67 · 03-14-2015, 11:27 AM

i see. very nice build.

HandOverFist · 03-15-2015, 12:09 AM

Thanks to Aaron, the Speed Doctor for the excellent alternator bracket.

black88coupe · 03-15-2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Thanks to Aaron, the Speed Doctor for the excellent alternator bracket.

That is a nice piece.

SSGT Mustang · 03-15-2015, 10:19 PM

Okay, here's the C4 to C5 comparison.

The tops of the valve bodies appear to be the same. The the outside of pumps look the same but have different part numbers (the C5 pumps are supposed to have modifications that most builders perform on C4 pumps). C5 on the right.

The bottoms of the valve bodies are different. The inner-sides of pumps are the same (same part numbers too). C5 on the right.

Housing are almost identical with the exception of better fluid channels in the C5 (on left) and the fine thread band adjusters. I guess I forgot to pull the sprag and shifter linkage when I put the C5 in storage.

The C4 valve bodies fit the C5 case, and vice versa. C4 is the better valve body.

Notice the subtle differences in the valve body passage.

Even the shaft housings are identical.

Drums, gears, etc all look the same.

Hope this is helpful to you or someone else.

Steve Stickel · 03-15-2015, 10:51 PM

SS/GT ,
Thanks for taking the time to post those C4/C5 trans photos and the detailed differences ...
Proof that a photo is worth a thousand words after all.

03-13-2015, 08:30 PM	#1
partsbob67 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rohnert park,ca Posts: 414 Likes: 11 Liked 79 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up is that spacer legal between the manifold halves? __________________ bob beals 7244

03-14-2015, 11:27 AM	#4
partsbob67 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: rohnert park,ca Posts: 414 Likes: 11 Liked 79 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up i see. very nice build. __________________ bob beals 7244

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HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Thanks to Aaron, the Speed Doctor for the excellent alternator bracket. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-15-2015, 10:19 PM	#7
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Okay, here's the C4 to C5 comparison. The tops of the valve bodies appear to be the same. The the outside of pumps look the same but have different part numbers (the C5 pumps are supposed to have modifications that most builders perform on C4 pumps). C5 on the right. The bottoms of the valve bodies are different. The inner-sides of pumps are the same (same part numbers too). C5 on the right. Housing are almost identical with the exception of better fluid channels in the C5 (on left) and the fine thread band adjusters. I guess I forgot to pull the sprag and shifter linkage when I put the C5 in storage. The C4 valve bodies fit the C5 case, and vice versa. C4 is the better valve body. Notice the subtle differences in the valve body passage. Even the shaft housings are identical. Drums, gears, etc all look the same. Hope this is helpful to you or someone else. Last edited by SSGT Mustang; 03-15-2015 at 10:28 PM.

03-15-2015, 10:51 PM	#8
Steve Stickel Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Coast, Massachusetts Posts: 146 Likes: 160 Liked 50 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up SS/GT , Thanks for taking the time to post those C4/C5 trans photos and the detailed differences ... Proof that a photo is worth a thousand words after all. __________________ Steve Stickel 1161 Stk 1167 SS Last edited by Steve Stickel; 03-15-2015 at 10:52 PM. Reason: sp