how well does C matic work with GS/A flat 4?

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how well does C matic work with GS/A flat 4?

Post by sonoramicommando »

I'm just curious to know how well it is matched to the GS/A engine.
My (limited) impression is that GS/A engines need to be worked hard at high revs to get it going but how do C matic owners find it?
Also, how does it compare to CX C matic, which has a bit more displacement on its side.
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Re: how well does C matic work with GS/A flat 4?

Post by Stonehopper »

'Mothman' is the chap to ask, he has a 1980 GSA C-matic. Most engines are a bit sluggish below 2,000rpm, even my Skoda 1.3epi. But the GS engine that needs to be revved to keep her on the boil is the early 1015cc engine, don't think C-matic was an option on those.
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Post by sandybx »

Dear Sam,
I found the C-Matic s in the CX and the GSA s drove beautifully :) Both are geared superbly to their respective engines :wink:
My personal favourite to drive of all the Citroen models :) :wink:
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Post by sonoramicommando »

Thanks guys - would I be crazy even thinking about converting a manual to C matic?
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1967 2cv AZAM
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1982 2cv Charleston
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1978 AK 400
1982 Ami 8 break
1971 Ami 8 break
1979 CX Familiale
1960 2cv AZL (Belgian built)
x 115

Re: how well does C matic work with GS/A flat 4?

Post by Stonehopper »

Lots of 'crazy' cars have been built, but you will need a torque converter, gearbox, oil cooler, pressure distributor, inhibitor switch and relay.
Probably easier to find a C-matic. I'm sure it could be done though. All depends on your ability to source the parts, but it's not just a case of popping in a torque converter.
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Post by sonoramicommando »

I don't know, I just thought there would be more GS/A's rusting beyond economical repair than due to mechanical reasons...
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Post by sandybx »

Dear Sam,
Rob Moss at chevronic centre is a font of knowledge regarding GS s and GSA s :wink: He would be able to help you, from a technical point of veiw and also from a parts availability point of veiw too :)
He doesn,t like to be e-mailed though :) so phone only on ;- 01462 455280.
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1967 2cv AZAM
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1982 2cv Charleston
1971 AK 250
1978 AK 400
1982 Ami 8 break
1971 Ami 8 break
1979 CX Familiale
1960 2cv AZL (Belgian built)
x 115

Re: how well does C matic work with GS/A flat 4?

Post by Stonehopper »

Really? Just emailed him yesterday for trim clips, got a reply back pronto: info@chevronics.co.uk
Phoning from NZ might be a touch pricey!
Derek
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