390 and FMX trans swap in to a 1963 Ford Galaxie box top

Hooligan63 · 11-14-2009, 07:55 PM

So,from what I heard there is a trans kick down for the FMX. Here's my inquiry,My Galaxie has had a 390 mated to an FMX transmission swapped in to it,but from what I can see,there needs to be some sort of trans kick down attached to the carb somehow. Does anyone have any pictures of what kickdown rod or cable,etc. I can use and what adapter they make so it works on an Edelbrock 750 carb?

Hooligan63 · 11-14-2009, 07:57 PM

Here's better pics of the motor as it sits now:

lincolndriver · 11-15-2009, 07:00 AM

Hi, cant see from pics but was that carb ordered for an automatic? not familiar with edelbrock, but with my holley, there is a free floating tang behind the throttle linkage. that would connect to a hollow alumnum rod that goes to the kickdown lever on the transmission.
Now i have seen other members use aftermarket kits, but ive never tried them.

Hooligan63 · 11-15-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lincolndriver

Hi, cant see from pics but was that carb ordered for an automatic? not familiar with edelbrock, but with my holley, there is a free floating tang behind the throttle linkage. that would connect to a hollow alumnum rod that goes to the kickdown lever on the transmission.
Now i have seen other members use aftermarket kits, but ive never tried them.

You have to buy the attachment for Edelbrock.I think I have ojne in a box here somewhere. I need the kickdown rod for this motor/trans combo though

Hooligan63 · 11-15-2009, 09:38 PM

How hard would it be to swap a C-6 in?

lincolndriver · 11-16-2009, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooligan63

I need the kickdown rod for this motor/trans combo though

that rod is a fairly common junkyard item. most v8 fords that do not have an aod trans will have it. they are bendable.
as far as the swap, I dont have much experience in that swap, but search the forum... there has been a lot on this subject

Hooligan63 · 11-17-2009, 09:30 AM

Someone told me a C6 trans will bolt up to the 390 without any modification.Now,I've heard of a truck C6 and a car C6,what is the difference?

lincolndriver · 11-17-2009, 12:55 PM

the tail shaft on the truck can be one of two issues,1-the tail shaft might be too short.2-you might have difficulty mounting it on your crossmember. Now if you are a good fabricator, you can customize a mounting surface(like kjucyj did) but I dont know how to start a welder.