Flathead V8 to Ford C4 Auto Transmission Conversion Kit

Adapt your 1949-1953 Ford flathead V8 engine to a modern Ford C4 automatic transmission. This complete C4 transmission conversion kit is an excellent upgrade for early Ford drivetrains – the lightweight flexplate and torque converter does wonders for a flatheads throttle response and stop-and-go driving. This kit includes Hughes 26-1 SS C4 automatic tranmission, completely remanufactured with heavy duty clutches, special shift kit, torque converter, engine adapter, special flexplate, modified 12-volt starter, hardware, and instructions.

• For Ford C4 transmission application
• Rated up to 550 HP
• 11.5" bolt circle 2400-2600 rpm stall torque converter
• Firm, crisp shifts from Kevlar high performance bands and heavy duty clutches
• Street/Strip Valve Body - everyday street driving and weekend trips to the drag strip
• Billet 6061 T6 Aluminum C4 Pro Shift Servo - extends clutch and band life
• Improved Lubrication Circuits - reduced heat/prolonged life
• SFI 30.1 Small Block Ford bellhousing - for 164 tooth flexplate
• New steel transmission pan

Note: Must be used with open drive rearend (not included). Cooler, shifter, and chrome dress-up parts are sold separately. Fill tube and dipstick are included.Also, the 6 gear planet is NOT used in this transmission.

Kit Includes:

(1) Hughes 26-1 SS C-4 Automatic C4 Transmission, 1970-80, 26 Spline

(1) Flathead-C4, Adapt & Hardware

(1) Flexplate Flathead to Ford C4 Transmission

(1) 1949-1953 Ford Flathead C4/AOD Replacement Starter, 12V

(1) Ford 289-351W C4-AOD Transmission Block Plate

(1) Hardware Kit

(1) Hughes Performance F42-FLATTY C4 Flathead Torque Converter

• 1949-1953 Ford 8BA and 8CM Mercury Flathead V8 engines without integral bellhousing

910-28906 Instructions (PDF)

• 164-tooth flywheel included
• 2400-2600 stall converter included
• 12 volt negative ground starter included