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Product Summary

AOD, C4, C6, Hardware Included

  • This kit allows you to put a modern AOD, C4, or C6 transmission behind your classic 49-53 Ford Flathead V8, giving it the old-school look with modern drivability
  • Kit includes the starter, flexplate, bellhousing adapter, transmission block plate, hardware, and detailed instructions for a trouble-free installation
  • You have your choice of 157 or 164 tooth flexplate, for either a 10-1/2" or 11-1/2" converter bolt pattern
  • Full-size starter operates on a conventional 12V system
  • Transmission block plate is laser cut from 16-gauge steel, and gold zinc plated to offer premium corrosion resistance

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Key Specs

MFG. Part #9109399
BrandSpeedway Motors
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Speedway Motors 9109399 Details

Convert your classic Flathead V8 to work with a modern Ford transmission for improved reliability and driveability.  Kit includes everything from adapter plates to starter and hardware.

Kit Includes:

  • (1) Flathead-C4 Adapter & Hardware
  • (1) Ford C4-AOD Transmission Block Plate
  • (1) Flathead Ford to C-4 Ford Transmission Flexplate
    • (Choose 157 or 164 tooth version)
  • (1) ARP 200-2902 7/16" Flexplate Bolt Set
  • (1) 1949-1953 Ford Flathead to C4/AOD Starter, 12V
  • (1) Tuff Stuff 7629-1 Ford Hot Start Starter Solenoid

 

Details:

  • This kit uses C-4 transmissions from 1966-76 Ford passenger cars, vans and pickups with 289-302-351W V-8's and 250 6-cylinder engines (exl. 170-200 6-cyl applications)
  • Fits 1949-1953 Ford 8BA and 8CM Mercury Flathead V8 engines without integral bellhousing
  • If the bolt pattern on the front of the torque converter is a 10-1/2" circle, order the 157 tooth version
  • If the bolt pattern on the front of the torque converter measures 11-1/2", order the 164 tooth version

 

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Speedway Motors 9109399 Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #9109399
BrandSpeedway Motors
GENERAL
Hardware IncludedYes
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6

5 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers verified that the C4 transmission adapter kit is high quality and functional. The kit is coined as a 'first-class' product for its perfect fit and compatibility, specifically for connecting a 1978 Ford AOD transmission to a 1950 Mercury Flathead engine. Users lauded its all-inclusive nature for installing C4 or AOD transmissions behind 49-53 Ford Flathead, highlighting its good material quality. Customers would repurchase the product, implying distinct satisfaction and practical advantages over competitors.

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Flathead adapter Kit

3.0

11 months ago

JNM

Torrance CA

Verified

The flex plate broke, getting a replacement hopefully today.

Good product.

5.0

a year ago

Dave

Boise, ID

Verified

Most all was great! The only thing I would recommend is to print out the instructions instead of photo copying them so many times that the photos and print is hard to read. Wasted half a day before I went and downloaded them from your site! Thank you

Would Recommend

C4 transmission adapter kit

5.0

2 years ago

Phil

Naples, Fl

Verified

Typical Speedway product. First class and it works

Would Recommend

I would buy this part again if I needed another one.

5.0

5 years ago

Bill

Apopka Fla

Verified

It is a perfect fit to attach a 1978 Ford AOD transmission to a 1950 Mercury Flathead engine

Would Recommend

Great parts

5.0

5 years ago

Ford F1

EL Paso

Verified

Great product, good quality.. All parts are included to install a C4 or AOD transmission behind 49-53 Ford Flathead

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