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the 77's upgrades - blazinchuck - 10-22-2011
thanks guys...im actually feeling alot better today. working on that cover today was very nice...a simple job i could take all day on if i wanted. forgot the mention...in the process of removing the steering column i guess i pulled a couple wires apart(fuel gauge,turn signals) so i fixed those while waiting on the rubber undercoating on the tunnel cover to dry.
guess i should remove the auto column shifter tomorrow...lol
the 77's upgrades - chuzie - 10-23-2011
Do you have the correct piece to replace the auto shifter with on the column?
the 77's upgrades - blazinchuck - 10-23-2011
no, im gonna pull the auto shifter out today...but i will need to disassemble the column so i can make a smooth coller
the 77's upgrades - chuzie - 10-23-2011
So the C4 recipient won't be needing the shifter?
the 77's upgrades - SC74 - 10-23-2011
very impressive chuck! what have you NOT done to a bronco now? I'm curious to see how your mpg's are effected.
the 77's upgrades - blazinchuck - 10-23-2011
chuzie Wrote:So the C4 recipient won't be needing the shifter?no..he said he will be running a after market floor shifter and didnt need the column of stock shifter stuff.
SC74 Wrote:very impressive chuck! what have you NOT done to a bronco now? I'm curious to see how your mpg's are effected.thanks...lets see...install a 4BT, a 300 straight 6,...um...oh yeah...Rockwells:hysterical:
im curious too bout mpg's...i just filled it up today, so we'll see
the 77's upgrades - chuzie - 10-23-2011
I don't think you are going to see a huge increase in gas mileage. We drive a brick for goodness sake. I doubt you will see anything in the city since most of it will be in 4th (1.00 stock ratio) or the lower range of 5th on occasion. On the highway, I assume you will be in the upper 60's or 70's and though your RPM will be reduced due to the gearing, you are still a huge rolling drag device. I will be surprised if you see more than 2MPG increase at the most on the highway. I think the major advantages are the low gears and the reduction in wear on the engine by reducing RPM for extended cruising periods. It is a great swap though.
the 77's upgrades - blazinchuck - 10-23-2011
true but better gearing in the 5sp(4.01 1st vs. 2.84 C4) and closer ratios for city driving might help out. i really dont see me using the 5th gear right now. been driving around in 4th...60mph is like 1700-1800. thats a 200 drop compared to the C4. so im thinking 4th at 70 will still be 2100-2200. the C4 was about 2300 at 70. so im sure i wont be using 5th for a while.
over all im enjoying the 5 speed. dont know how well ill enjoy it with traffic...but its not my 1st stick shift and i do enjoy them.
the 77's upgrades - broncosbybart - 10-23-2011
sweet. sounds like you need some gears now
i've got a 4BTA up here if you want to help me out with getting it in. something to add to the resume.
the 77's upgrades - blazinchuck - 10-23-2011
broncosbybart Wrote:sweet. sounds like you need some gears now
i've got a 4BTA up here if you want to help me out with getting it in. something to add to the resume.
are you freaking kidding me???:rubeyes: is there anything you dont have??:bdent: