Ford Lima 2.3L Turbo w/ C4 Trans, Converter?

1QUICK23 · 10-25-2022, 02:56 PM

I have an 88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Im getting ready to do a C4 trans conversion to. I have a 2.0/2.3 stock C4 bell and a 70s case fill core trans. Ive been asking around about where to get an aftermarket converter for it. I was told to talk to Coan Racing, Craig over there said they dont have a cover with the correct pilot for my application (.750" dia, 1 5/16" long). Any insight or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to get the car setup for Stock Eliminator and obviously a stock 4 cyl converter is not going to cut it.

SBillinson · 10-25-2022, 04:12 PM

Machine the crank?

Call Lenny at Ultimate. He may be able to help.

SSDiv6 · 10-25-2022, 11:44 PM

Mark Yacavone

Mark Yacavone · 10-26-2022, 10:50 PM

Yes, I built a few of those converters.
I started with a stock 10 " cover, I seem to remember.
The 9" 245 mm impeller wasn't far off, size wise.
The 8 " probably needed a spacer ring.
Still, not far off and do-able .
Call Kenny Ford at PTC..Tell him I sent you.

10-25-2022, 02:56 PM	#1
1QUICK23 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Posts: 1 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ford Lima 2.3L Turbo w/ C4 Trans, Converter? I have an 88 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Im getting ready to do a C4 trans conversion to. I have a 2.0/2.3 stock C4 bell and a 70s case fill core trans. Ive been asking around about where to get an aftermarket converter for it. I was told to talk to Coan Racing, Craig over there said they dont have a cover with the correct pilot for my application (.750" dia, 1 5/16" long). Any insight or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to get the car setup for Stock Eliminator and obviously a stock 4 cyl converter is not going to cut it.

10-25-2022, 04:12 PM	#2
SBillinson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 87 Likes: 39 Liked 167 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Ford Lima 2.3L Turbo w/ C4 Trans, Converter? Machine the crank? Call Lenny at Ultimate. He may be able to help. __________________ SS/BS 1921

10-25-2022, 11:44 PM	#3
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	Re: Ford Lima 2.3L Turbo w/ C4 Trans, Converter? Mark Yacavone

10-26-2022, 10:50 PM	#4
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,417 Likes: 2,582 Liked 4,453 Times in 1,694 Posts	Re: Ford Lima 2.3L Turbo w/ C4 Trans, Converter? Yes, I built a few of those converters. I started with a stock 10 " cover, I seem to remember. The 9" 245 mm impeller wasn't far off, size wise. The 8 " probably needed a spacer ring. Still, not far off and do-able . Call Kenny Ford at PTC..Tell him I sent you. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers