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The stock manual transmissions for the flathead give satisfactory performance under normal driving conditions, but will not survive hard launches reliably even with stock engines. Not to worry since there are several options for upgrading the transmission both manual and automatic. Five speed (including overdrive) manual transmissions such as the Borg-Warner T-5 or Tremec work great because they are compact and efficient and several adapters are available. The Ford C-4 automatic (three speed) works well for the same reasons. The C-4 is the only automatic that does not usually require metal cutting to install in an early Ford. An add-on aftermarket unit is required if overdrive is desired. There are also adapters for almost any EOD or AOD transmission but since these units are large they often require major surgery to install and they use significant horsepower just to drive the transmission.
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Where was the Ford flathead invented?
The first Ford flathead was installed in the first car Henry Ford built in 1898, the Quadricycle. It was a 2 cylinder. He then built many flathead 4 cylinders until 1932 when he built the Flathead V8 Ford.
What is the maximum speed of the Ford Mustang 6cyl 101hp 1964?
With manual 3 speed trans, 94 mph.With manual 4 speed trans, 92 mph. With automatic trans, 91 mph.
What is the maximum speed of the ford fairlane sedan 6cyl 135hp 1961?
With the 3 speed manual trans, 92 mph.With the 4 speed manual trans, 90 mph. With the 2 speed automatic trans, 90 mph.
What was the maximum speed of a ford customline sedan 8cyl 130hp 1954?
Manual 3 speed trans, 88 mph.Manual 4 speed (overdrive) trans, 88 mph. Automatic trans, 86 mph.
What was the maximum speed of a ford crestile sedan 8cyl 110hp 1952?
Manual 3 speed trans, 85 mph.Manual 4 speed (overdrive) trans, 88 mph. Automatic trans, 86 mph.
What is the maximum speed of the ford ranch wagon 6cyl 145hp 1958?
3 speed manual trans, 90 mph.Automatic trans, 88 mph.
What is the maximum speed in a ford maverick 6cyl 100hp 1969?
With the 3 speed manual trans, 92 mph.With the automatic trans, 89 mph.
What is the maximum speed in a Ford Fairlane sedan 6cyl 145hp 1959?
With the 3 speed manual trans, 93 mph.With the 2 speed automatic trans, 92 mph.
What is the top speed of the ford custom Tudor sedan 8cyl 100hp 1950?
Manual 3 speed trans, 83 mph.Manual 4 speed trans, 85 mph.
What is the maximum speed in a Ford Granada automatic 8cyl 129hp 1975?
With manual 3 speed trans, 105 mph.With the automatic trans, 103 mph.
What is the maximum speed of the ford galaxie coupe 8cyl 200hp 1967?
With the 3 or 4 speed manual trans, 108 mph.With the 3 speed automatic trans, 106 mph.
When was the Ford flathead V8 engine first introduced to the market?
The Ford flathead V8 is more commonly known as the "Ford flathead, or "flatty" is an engine designed by the Ford Motor Company. This type of engine was introduced in 1932.
