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Replacing a 4+3

Old Apr 13, 2011 | 12:00 AM
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Can a Super T10 replace a 4+3 and if so what mods are required?
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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The 4+3 is a Borg Warner Super T10 manual transmission with a Doug Nash overdrive unit attached already.

You have the best of both.

4-speed manual for dragstrip or road race action.

And fuel economy when driving on the highway or expressways.

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In a word, no. The OD unit on the 4+3 serves as the tailshaft and the C-beam attaches to the OD case. The C4 has no trans mount as the C-beam serves that purpose.

You would need to fabricate some sort of adapter to attach the C-beam to the T-10 tailshaft. The standard T-10 and the 4+3 are different lengths so the driveshaft would need to be modified.

As mentioned, the 4-speed portion of the 4+3 is a Super T-10 and is a very strong tranny.

If you are looking for a replacement trans, Keisler makes a nice 5-speed conversion kit which is a bolt-in system. IIRC, Richmond Gear also has a 6-speed trans that is a bolt in. A ZF 6-speed from an 89 or later C4 can also be installed with not too much work.
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