I am doing a 351w and 4R70W swap in my 88 Thunderbird. I am looking for shifter info if anyone has done this swap yet.
I would start here:
http://www.clickclickracing.com/forums/showthread.php?5797-4R70W-Swap-Tech
The folks at Silver Fox Performance Transmissions seem to have them figured out so they may be of some help as well.
http://www.silverfoxtrans.com/
So I ended up picking up a 2002 Mustang Automatic shifter and fitting it into my floor and console. Was a bunch of work on the console cover but at least I will have the proper shift pattern.
You should provide some pics of your project. I'm sure lots are interested :popcorn:
I will do pics for sure. I am noticing that the shifter from the 2002 Mustang does not fit the trans tunnel very well. I am thinking I may have to go to the yard and get a piece of the trans tunnel from a 99-04 Mustang and fit it to the Thunderbird. I will keep you posted.
I'd like to see some progress pics!
I will get pics because I have to get that tunnel from a 99-04 Mustang and make it graft onto the Thunderbird floor. I like to make stock parts work in my car more than using aftermarket stuff. I will keep you posted because I have the quick 4 controller with wire harness that I have to install in the car too. From what I have read that this controller is the cats ass. I have to say that I do own a coyote powered F-150 and it has a 10r80 10 speed automatic. That trans is awesome. Too bad there was not a way to adapt the 6R80 trans behind the 351W.
What??? Yes, you can adapt a 6R80 to a 302/351 block.
https://site.matthillmotorsports.com/products/pa-ford-6r80-transmission-to-small-block-ford-engine-adapter
And here is the controller:
https://www.usshift.com/6r80.shtml
or
http://www.performanceautomatic.com/news/319/6R80_Controllers_are_Ready!_.html
Well hell. I'd do that if it wasn't so expensive. Probably about $3K+ to stick a 6R80 in my car betwen the adapter plate, controler, and transmission. If I had the coin sitting around I'd do it in a heartbeat.
Well ! I already have the quick4 for a 4R70, I could upgrade to the 6R80.