ONDOLE Member 70 Member For: 22y 3m 26d Posted 10/11/03 02:57 AM Share Posted 10/11/03 02:57 AM Hey guys, For all you technical guru's out there, just wondering how feasible an automatic conversion would be (I have a 5 speed manual) as I want to be able to run more power but don't want the quirks and worries of the xr6t manual box along with it....was thinking c4 auto conversion, the gearbox wouldnt be a problem that way and with a change in diff gears would definitely wake up the xr6t and turn it into a street and track warrior with the right modifications....how hard would it be to convert my car to an auto ? the c4 auto box is like 5 grand installed btw....Cheers. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7403-auto-conversion-on-xr6t/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 10/11/03 03:21 AM Share Posted 10/11/03 03:21 AM Ondole,the APS people will tell you that the gearbox so far is handling the torque limits of the turbo, there car is making near the limit of 620 brake hp. They've been flogging the ringer out of her for some time & to date have only done 1 clutch & that was at the drags. Your gearbag will handle power upgrades & sensible usage. A C4 can be broken as well & its gearing will not suit the car at all.Scotty Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7403-auto-conversion-on-xr6t/#findComment-63860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aps Member 1,505 Member For: 22y 3m 5d Posted 10/11/03 11:04 PM Share Posted 10/11/03 11:04 PM Ondole,If you're into drag racing, an auto is definately the way to go. Have a chat to Jim from Croydon Racing Developments. - He is converitng his manual XR6T ute to auto and would be pleased to offer advice.Peter Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7403-auto-conversion-on-xr6t/#findComment-64037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 10/11/03 11:19 PM Share Posted 10/11/03 11:19 PM Might have to buy his manual box of him.I want to go the other way around... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7403-auto-conversion-on-xr6t/#findComment-64040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnaXR6T Member 1,519 Member For: 22y 6m 14d Location: Sydney Australia Posted 10/11/03 11:53 PM Share Posted 10/11/03 11:53 PM Might have to buy his manual box of him.I want to go the other way around... if I was you id be trying to source a XR8 gear box Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7403-auto-conversion-on-xr6t/#findComment-64050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/11/03 12:07 AM Share Posted 11/11/03 12:07 AM I'm thinking about it, but doesnt the XR8 box have different ratio's that arent that beneficial to the T?I.e. loose a bit of power because of it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7403-auto-conversion-on-xr6t/#findComment-64058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 5m 26d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 11/11/03 12:39 AM Share Posted 11/11/03 12:39 AM The XR8 box won't fit the 6cyl because it the bellhousing is cast as part of the case of the gearbox. Though you may be able to get someone like Dellow or Castlemaine Rod Shop to make some sort of adaptor plate. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7403-auto-conversion-on-xr6t/#findComment-64072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBT56 Mal Wood Automotive Member 457 Member For: 22y 7m 5d Gender: Male Posted 11/11/03 03:14 AM Share Posted 11/11/03 03:14 AM Xr8 box will not fit the I6, as the integral B/H won't fit, and the box is way too long. Shifter would be back in the console. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7403-auto-conversion-on-xr6t/#findComment-64106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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