C-5 trans an ok swap from a man 3-spd?

[Bronco Sport]

Is a C-5 trans an ok swap for a stock 3-spd man trans? Is it very common, are there any special concerns or issues with this swap or should I go with something different? I have the option to get my hands on a C-5 for free it just needs to be rebuilt. What are your thoughts?

Thanks,
Ron

 

[broncnaz]

The C-5 is a weak version in some respects of a C-4. the lock up converter and valve body are considered to be the bad parts. the rest of it is fine swap those for c-4 parts and its a c-4 might have problems hooking it up to a D20 tacse though as I think the spline count is different.

 

[Bronco Sport]

It sounds like I should pass on the C-5 and go with something else, maybe the NP435. What is the most common swap that folks have been doing?

 

[thegreatjustino]

If you haven't already, check out the transmission swap guides over in the tech article section.

 

[broncnaz]

The NP 435 is very common and probably the cheapest swap. the C-4 is next but tends to cost a little more. Most of the swaps that people want nowadays are the OD tranny swaps all of which cost atleast double of what the 435 or C-4 swap but they are very good swaps.
All in all Id say the C-5 is best left for something else as it will cost more than just a C-4 swap in the end as you'll need C-4 parts to install it.