C4 Rebuild.. What did you pay?

[Tram]

None of those pre-packaged kits include everything you'll need. This is what I normally use on a rebuild. Ignore the filter.

Makco Transmission Parts, LLC (www.bulkpart.com)
4336 Helton Dr
Florence, AL 35630
Phone 256-767-2840 - 1-877-916-2526


Code Name Quantity Price/Ea. Total
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26006C Master kit, C-4 1970-81 combo kit 1 $63.80 $63.80
B26022 Band C4 / C5 Intermediate 1 $11.91 $11.91
N26024 Band C-4 / C-5 rear low / reverse 1 $35.39 $35.39
26064 Bushing C4 / C5 case 1 $2.26 $2.26
26160G Modulator: C4 / C5 GREEN stripe Push-in 1974-86 1 $18.19 $18.19
A26912 Piston, Rear servo, C4 / C5 1 $10.69 $10.69
A26654K Sprag kit, C4 / C5 Spring & roller kit 1 $7.72 $7.72
26200C Thrust washer kit, C4 / C5, 1970-86, 1 $27.58 $27.58
T26165F TransGo Shift Kits C4 / C5 73-86 1 $26.66 $26.66
26126X Steel, C4, OVERSIZED, Forward / Direct 2 $3.60 $7.20
36034 Bushing C6 pump body (BABBITT) 1 $2.94 $2.94
26046A Bushing C4 / C5 Direct drum 70-86 1 $4.87 $4.87
12010C Filter, A727 / A518 / A618 / A904 LARGE DACRON 1 $5.67 $5.67
Shipping: Basic UPS Ground Continental U.S.A. Only (excludes Canada HI & AK): $13.99
Sales Tax: $0.00
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Total: $238.87

Thanks for the list, I copied yours in another thread. I really appreciate the help.

I'll grab a stock converter while I'm ordering.

 

[Viperwolf1]

I wish I was 5 minutes away.

 

[Tram]

So, if I break this thing down, and it's in good shape, how can I tell? There's a chance it doesn't need a rebuild, but I feel it'd be smarter to tear it down before throwing it in..

 

[lowbush]

So, if I break this thing down, and it's in good shape, how can I tell? There's a chance it doesn't need a rebuild, but I feel it'd be smarter to tear it down before throwing it in..

you will know if one of the hard parts are broke, they will be chewed up or broke. 9 times out of 10 it's just changing out the frictions, bands and other wearable parts.

For example on the one I am rebuilding I knew it was burnt up. When I broke it down the direct drum was welded to the sun shell due to heat. I literally could not get the two apart. It's one of those things where if it's broke, you know it is broke.

 

[motoman]

My C-4 is starting to leak badly...... just curious I called Ken's Transmissions (Phoenix AZ) who did the original rebuild in 1992 ($350). I asked how much to reseal the transmission: Bench job $600 them R&R $800. Then I asked how much to rebuild: Bench job $800 them R&R $1200.......

 

[Tram]

Local guy is quoting $600-800, but I'm going to forge ahead and do it myself.

 

[lonesouth]

I'll tell you in a few weeks

 

[needabronco]

Greg for $2g's you could have a bomb proof C4! I say you have the knowledge to build your own.

 

[lowbush]

Greg for $2g's you could have a bomb proof C4! I say you have the knowledge to build your own.

Less than 2 if you are doing the work yourself. I am 1K in and cant thing of a part I could buy to make it stronger with the exception of a custom converter or something crazy like getting the case braced, but I don't need a custom converters and the stock converters are certainly not the weak points. For a grand you can build one that will hold well over 500HP. $500 will build you something that will stand up even behind a big block, $1000 and you are never rebuilding the thing again if it is going behind anything other than a blown 1000HP racer.

 

[badmuttstang]

My transmission guy charges $350 rebuilt and installed for $500 you get a new torque converter, shift kit, flywheel and tranny mount. Been using him for over twenty years only problem I ever had was a shift linkage was out of adjustment fix right away.

 

[Tram]

A shame your guy isn't local, badmuttstang.

Low bush - you have any details of that $500 build?

 

[Viperwolf1]

No such thing as never need a rebuild again. Even the rubber seals breakdown after a while. Those seem to be things that are often forgotten about by budget rebuilders.

 

[lowbush]

Low bush - you have any details of that $500 build?

Basically get the broader 500HP kit and a hardened input shaft. It runs you about $500 and it will make a pretty stout C4.

No such thing as never need a rebuild again. Even the rubber seals breakdown after a while.

Agreed when I say never rebuilt, I was engaging in a bit of hyperbole but my intent when fixing things is to put off having to deal with them again as long as possible.

 

[Tram]

I'm going to try and get the PO who built the engine and see if I can get some details. It's supposed to have a cam and some other work.

I think a stock C4 would get it, but you never know.

 

[jmeyer1971]

Craigslist,Craigslist,craigslist....save your money have a list of parts you need and be patient. I bought a rebuilt c4 with cooler for $200 minus bell housing from a guy who didn't finish his build. I also bought a 9" with Yukon gold axels no chunk for $300. Be patient good parts are put there. Also the adapters are expensive so a tranny and transfer case out of a later bronco may be a cheaper route

 

[Tram]

Dana 20 and the adapter are already attached to the C4..

 

[myclsic69]

My C-4 Rebuild ran 600 Local Guy in Carlisle Pa, I had to Pull and Re-install But top Quality Re-Build as always, same Guy did my Mustang and Mercury.

 

[Tram]

My C-4 Rebuild ran 600 Local Guy in Carlisle Pa, I had to Pull and Re-install But top Quality Re-Build as always, same Guy did my Mustang and Mercury.

That's about what I've been getting quotes at around here.. I think for the same $600, I could do the work myself and have a bullet proof transmission..

 

[rastiss]

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[lonesouth]

Just paid $500 for a rebuild including a new or reman torque converter.