So I've broken the last 2 T56 viper-spec transmissions I've had and finally said, "Enough is enough!".
I have ordered a fully manual valve body 4R70W.
Part of the conversion involves changing my shifter (from the old Pro-5.0).
After researching many threads and sites, it was determined that a ratchet type shifter is NOT good for long term use with manual valve bodies.
The issue is that the device and cable can get out of adjustment and cause the trans to not set securely into gear. This can lead to premature transmission damage.
For that reason, I decided to go with a gated shifter and ordered the Hurst Quarterstick part number 3160009.
This model fits Ford C4 and C6 models with forward pattern valve body - P R N D 2 1.
This is perfect for my combo as the Overdrive is activated by a switch!
Parts I used for this swap -
1 - Hurst Quarterstick shifter - P/N 3160009
1 - Hurst backup light switch (needed extra as the shifter only comes with a neutral safety switch)
1 - 16 gauge sheetmetal cut to 6 inch wide by 9-1/4 inch long (this covers hole in floor)
4 - 1/4-20 by 1 inch long bolts
4 - 1/4 inch lock washers
8 - 1/4 flat washers
1 - 3/4 inch heater hose cut 3 inches long and split down the middle (this covers the shifter cable thru the car floor)
3 - feet of speaker wire (14 gauge) that connected neutral safety switch from shifter to connector at clutch pedal
2-1/2 - feet of window/door insulation (to put on bottom of shifter plate to seal out elements, noise, dirt)
Tools I used -
Dremel tool
Cordless drill
Assortment of drill bits
Large uni-bit (used to drill large hole in car floor for shifter cable to exit)
sand paper (100 grit and 1,000 grit)
Flat black spray paint
Spray Carb/choke cleaner (to clean sheetmetal of all oil/dirt before painting)
Socket set
Side cutters (dikes) used to trim plastic surround to fit shifter
Razor (used to cut threads to allow leather boot to come apart without tearing leather)
Pics -
I have ordered a fully manual valve body 4R70W.
Part of the conversion involves changing my shifter (from the old Pro-5.0).
After researching many threads and sites, it was determined that a ratchet type shifter is NOT good for long term use with manual valve bodies.
The issue is that the device and cable can get out of adjustment and cause the trans to not set securely into gear. This can lead to premature transmission damage.
For that reason, I decided to go with a gated shifter and ordered the Hurst Quarterstick part number 3160009.
This model fits Ford C4 and C6 models with forward pattern valve body - P R N D 2 1.
This is perfect for my combo as the Overdrive is activated by a switch!
Parts I used for this swap -
1 - Hurst Quarterstick shifter - P/N 3160009
1 - Hurst backup light switch (needed extra as the shifter only comes with a neutral safety switch)
1 - 16 gauge sheetmetal cut to 6 inch wide by 9-1/4 inch long (this covers hole in floor)
4 - 1/4-20 by 1 inch long bolts
4 - 1/4 inch lock washers
8 - 1/4 flat washers
1 - 3/4 inch heater hose cut 3 inches long and split down the middle (this covers the shifter cable thru the car floor)
3 - feet of speaker wire (14 gauge) that connected neutral safety switch from shifter to connector at clutch pedal
2-1/2 - feet of window/door insulation (to put on bottom of shifter plate to seal out elements, noise, dirt)
Tools I used -
Dremel tool
Cordless drill
Assortment of drill bits
Large uni-bit (used to drill large hole in car floor for shifter cable to exit)
sand paper (100 grit and 1,000 grit)
Flat black spray paint
Spray Carb/choke cleaner (to clean sheetmetal of all oil/dirt before painting)
Socket set
Side cutters (dikes) used to trim plastic surround to fit shifter
Razor (used to cut threads to allow leather boot to come apart without tearing leather)
Pics -
