PLS Recommend AOD Tranny for 67

[jrnstang]

Hi Guys,

I would really appreciate some advice. I am trying to replace my C4 with an AOD. I do alot of highway miles and the motor just sounds stressed with the C4. I currently have a 67 FB with a Roller 302. I was thinking about an 80's Mustang tranny which I would like it to be a direct bolt on. I am sure someone has a tranny they can recommend would work.

Thanks again for the time and assistance,

 

[Rusty67]

Any AOD up to I think 93 should work. I can't remember when they switched to an AODE. I think the 90 and newer models had the most factory improvements built into them.

 

[68converted]

I have a 91. Have not run it in the car yet but I was told it is a solid unit.

 

[Flying Dutchman]

I have one from an 87 302 worked fine pulled motor complete

 

[Tim65GT]

I'm also looking for an AOD for my "ya might as well... project"

I was told last night by a transmission guru to look for a female hex (about an inch wide) cast into the top of the case. These are the ~88 to 92 AODs with the beefier internals.

I think he said 93 is when they went to the AODE.

 

[geostang351]

I have an 89' AOD from a Grand Marquis 302 motor hooked up to my 351W.

 

[Rusty67]

I'm also looking for an AOD for my "ya might as well... project"

I was told last night by a transmission guru to look for a female hex (about an inch wide) cast into the top of the case. These are the ~88 to 92 AODs with the beefier internals.

I think he said 93 is when they went to the AODE.

There is the crucial info you want. 88-92 are the good ones. 93+ is AODE which need an extra computer moduel to run them (baumanator). Thanks Tim =-)

 

[bnickel]

93 was the last years for the AOD before the Aod-e came around. i'll have to double check but i'm pretty sure it was still used in the mustang in 93, the 94-up mustangs i know for sure used the E version.

 

[jrnstang]

AOD

Thanks Guys for the great info. I really appreciate it and now to start looking.

 

[Chris H]

I bought a Performance Automatic AOD with 2500 stall and it runs great in my 66 coupe. I have 3.55 posi out back and I cruise around ~2100 rpm at 60 mph. Good trans so far (and I even chirp second on command ). Good Luck

 

[Tim65GT]

Chris H
I bought a Performance Automatic AOD with 2500 stall and it runs great in my 66 coupe. I have 3.55 posi out back and I cruise around ~2100 rpm at 60 mph. Good trans so far (and I even chirp second on command ). Good Luck

I thought the stall speed had to be below the cruise RPM, no?

 

[Chris H]

I thought the stall speed had to be below the cruise RPM, no?

You know, I've never really put the two together. I don't have a tach at the moment so I'm guessing at the exact RPMs at 60. But when in overdrive the motor is purrring along (unlike the C4 I had in it previously with a similar stall converter). I'll have to ask my buddy about that ( i did not buy the T/C myself, it came with the AOD from the performance shop, I'm taking the mechanics word). I guess I really just need to put a nice tach in the car (looking at one of 6-gauge replacements) and see whats going on. My car runs great since the new AOD install. I'll get back when I have precise cruise RPM measurements. Interesting..... Thanks

 

[Tim65GT]

Got one today for $250. It's from a 91 Gran Marquis. They didn't have any from 5.0Mustang, Cougars or Thunderbirds

And I'm not so sure of the Hex indent in the top of the case. All the ones I seen with that mark were out of 4.6 motor cars.

 

[theautomatics]

That makes sense because my friend's 87' mustang with an AOD said his trans is giving him nothing but problems.

 

[allcarfan]

If interested....

I have a BUILT AOD. It will handle anything you throw at it. Just needs a Valve Body and converter. Zero miles on the trans since it was built. Just pm me if interested.

 

[Fostang]

Can't go wrong with a Lentech.

 

[allcarfan]

Can't go wrong with a Lentech.

I loved my Lenny!

 

[Jester67]

Unless something goes wrong and you have to send it back to Canada. Then the taxes will kill you.

 

[Tim65GT]

Well the $250 AOD i got from the junkyard was...well, junk. It wouldn't go into 3rd or OD.

I had a reputable transmission shop check it out and they said it was toast, but rebuildable. It didn't have the data tag, but also they were pretty sure it wasn't a '91 AOD.

They said it would be better to take it back to the salvage yard and try another. So I got one from a '89 Cougar this time and it has the data tag to verify that. And it does have the recessed hex casting mark in the case previously mentioned. I did another clean-up and paint and installed it.

I had to do the linkage swap so the shift lever was up instead of down and while I had it off I replaced the seals and modified the arm one inch longer to match the throw of the old C-4 shift lever. I got the new filter & gasket on and sealed the pan.

Tommorow I'll add the fluid, fire it up and check the TV pressure and give it a try. If this one has issues, I think I'll remove it and have the transmission shop rebuild it. They said $650-700 depending on what it needs.

 

[tweet66]

Any pics of the "hex"? I have three AOD's sitting in the garage for various toys. I'd like to verify what they are. I know one is from an 89 Grand Marquis since I pulled the entire drivetrain and put the 5.0L in my Bronco II (another unfinished project )