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GA445

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1963 Box Top
« on: October 21, 2022, 07:10:01 AM »
 I was lucky enough to pick up my dream car a 63 XL Box top, with a mild 390. I would have preferred a 4-speed, but it has a cruise-o-matic, my intention is to build a 406 for it this winter, what are the limits for the cruise o matic in regard to HP and Torque, it is just a street cruiser

428kidd

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Re: 1963 Box Top
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2022, 07:43:07 AM »
If it where me id either change to a 4 speed at the same time or a C6. Cruise O is a decent cruiser trans for a 300 hp or below engine but not for a health 406.

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Re: 1963 Box Top
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2022, 04:13:27 PM »
If we get to vote, I'm for doing the 4 speed swap at the same time, too.  ;D  ;D

Bolt the bellhousing and transmission to the engine and put them all in together.

Congrats on your new car and hope you have a great time whatever way you go!

Pat
1964 Galaxie 500 2 dr Fastback, 390, 4 speed, Indianapolis Indiana