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, Pan-Fill style for dipstick application (dipstick not included -suggested # 362-65235)
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 not 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
