[psivory]

I am considering replacing the FMX Cruise-O in my 67 Galaxie which has a 289 Engine. The trans has to be rebuilt anyway and was wondering if there any transmissions out there that are a direct swap for the FMX? I have looked around but am a little confused!!
Maybe a C4?
Thanks for any input!
Scott

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Scott
1967 Galaxie 500
Original Paint, Chrome, Glass

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[allenman85]

Swapping a tranny for an engine is tough!

Perhaps repost your question?

 

[F15Falcon]

I believe that you have the brake shoes backwards in your signature picture. The shoe with the smaller lining should face the front of the vehicle.

 

[psivory]

Meant that it has a 289 engine and what trans may be a direct replacement.

F-15, I have swapped the shoes but thanks for the heads up!

 

[psivory]

Does anyone know of a forum or where I might be able to find out some info on this?

 

[tjcrawfo]

I had an fmx and I switched to a c6. The c6 will bolt right up however I had to have my driveshaft shortened a little.

 

[tjcrawfo]

Now that I think about it the reason I had to have driveshaft shortened was switching to a 9". I'm pretty sure the transmissions are the same size.

 

[wcj56]

A C4 swap should be no problem.

 

[dfree383]

AOD? Nice to have an overdrive and you will probably need to modify the driveshaft anyway.... just a thought.

 

[psivory]

On 2006-03-06 07:00, wcj56 wrote:
A C4 swap should be no problem.

And I just noticed the C4 Forum here on FM

I never noticed that before!
I suppose I should ask there as well

 

[wildosvt01_OLD]

If you have the mechanical link rod Scott its a PITA!

We swapped out the original MX for a C4. Our headers created a problem though.

Your headers should not pose a problem though.

Ill get more indepth in a email.

 

[wildosvt01_OLD]

Check your mail. I have this licked.

 

[psivory]

Thanks Bud!!!

 

[allenman85]

Actually the AOD is about the easiest swap. Let's look at the changes needed when swapping from FMX to some other:
C4 - new flexplate, driveshaft yoke, shifter linkage, shift down linkage, converter
AOD - AOD yoke, shifter linkage, converter, custom rear tranny mount, shiftdown linkage
C6 - shorten driveshaft ~3", shift down linkage (maybe), converter, shift linkage