Drivetrain Aod Thoughts, Rebuild Or Just Do Vb?

[90lxwhite]

Ok so I'm going to start working on the fox again. It needs a new rear main so when I change it I'm going to put a new tc in that I've had awhile. The trans doesn't slip but I wonder if I should save for a "new" rebuilt like a monster or just get a new vb or shift kit. What kind of life expectancy do aod's have? Motor is stock w boltons but maybe heads one day. If I go just vb what do u guys like for a middle of the road besides the $400 lentech?

 

[mikestang63]

Get a hold of Dan at Silverfox. He'll point you in the right direction. I'd recommend one of his valve bodies.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

I'll assume you have an external trans cooler as well? If not...get one....a big one. These AOD's need it in stock trim. Adding a convert is only going to increase heat output.

 

[90lxwhite]

I'll assume you have an external trans cooler as well? If not...get one....a big one. These AOD's need it in stock trim. Adding a convert is only going to increase heat output.

Yes, yes I do

 

[90lxwhite]

Get a hold of Dan at Silverfox. He'll point you in the right direction. I'd recommend one of his valve bodies.

His entry level vb now runs about $300. $270 + $20 core. That seems kinda high for something put together at someone's house. Core charge, c'mon Dan...

 

[mikestang63]

His entry level vb now runs about $300. $270 + $20 core. That seems kinda high for something put together at someone's house. Core charge, c'mon Dan...

You ever been in a car with one of his VB? They are well worth the money. The guy has helped more people than I can count and will support you well after the sale.

 

[f8tlfiveo]

He prob has s core charge cause he is modifying a stock vb and selling them. I just did the transgo kit. 150$ including trans fluid, it's about 10 quarts if you drop the valve boby.

 

[90lxwhite]

You ever been in a car with one of his VB? They are well worth the money. The guy has helped more people than I can count and will support you well after the sale.

No, no I haven't.

He prob has s core charge cause he is modifying a stock vb and selling them. I just did the transgo kit. 150$ including trans fluid, it's about 10 quarts if you drop the valve boby.

Yeah I'm sure that's why he has a core, but cores suck kinda.. How u like the transo?

 

[f8tlfiveo]

It's like a whole new car, makes it more fun to drive automatic. Never been in a silver fox vb car though so I can't compare

 

[90lxwhite]

It's like a whole new car, makes it more fun to drive automatic. Never been in a silver fox vb car though so I can't compare

Which kind have you dealt with?

 

[f8tlfiveo]

No, no I haven't.

Yeah I'm sure that's why he has a core, but cores suck kinda.. How u like the transo?

Transgo reprogramming kit

 

[90lxwhite]

Transgo reprogramming kit

Oh yeah that's right, you did it not too long ago?

 

[f8tlfiveo]

Oh yeah that's right, you did it not too long ago?

Yeah about a month or two ago