Replacing 95 AODE

[tonej5]

Hi guys new to the forums here. I have a 95 gt and my AODE tranny has bit the dust. I'm wondering what my options are as far as replacing it. Do I need another one from a 95 5.0 or would something else work?

 

[Chythar]

Depends on how much work you want to do. A 94-95 GT is a stock replacement. You can use a 4R70W from a 96-98 I believe, but you'll have to convert the sensors over. You can also go to several websites and have them build you a stronger tranny.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

If you use the 4R70W, it has to come from a V6, so the bellhousing bolt pattern matches the block (the 3.8 and 5.0 are both Windsor engines).

 

[toyman]

If you use the 4R70W, it has to come from a V6, so the bellhousing bolt pattern matches the block (the 3.8 and 5.0 are both Windsor engines).

However, you can install the 4R70W internals into the AODE case, or so I'm told.

 

[KamiKaziDK]

Just get another AODE from a 94/95 mustang.....or if you have the cash, buy an aftermarket one, you'll be happy you did later. I'm on my 3rd aode because I have only ever had the money to buy used ones when they go out on me. If I'd bought a PA aode in the first place I'm sure I'd still have it.

 

[99FiveOh]

I can't see where you're from, but I'll have mine available soon. Recently rebuilt with some valve body work and springs done. It shifts really nice and is like brand new now.

I'm doing a 5 speed swap so I won't need it. I live in the Jacksonville FL area.

 

[Bullitt95]

Hi guys new to the forums here. I have a 95 gt and my AODE tranny has bit the dust. I'm wondering what my options are as far as replacing it. Do I need another one from a 95 5.0 or would something else work?

This is a good opportunity to upgrade so you can either:

1. Rebuild your existing tranny with the internals from a '98+ 4R70W. This has the stronger mechanical diode intermediate one way clutch.

2. Swap in a 4R70W from a '98+ V6 model, reuse your old valve body and sensors, and add a shift kit.

The 4R70W has other advantages over the AODE such as higher ratio 1st/2nd gears for faster take off, stronger gearsets, and a stronger output shaft. If you get a '98+ model you also get the mechanical diode so the tranny will be virtually bulletproof.
Whatever you do, I strongly recommend adding a heavy duty external tranny fluid cooler to prolong the life of the tranny.

 

[KamiKaziDK]

Whatever you do, I strongly recommend adding a heavy duty external tranny fluid cooler to prolong the life of the tranny.

+1

 

[tonej5]

thanks for the replies guys. I think the 4R70W idea sound like the way to go

 

[DavidNC]

Hi guys new to the forums here. I have a 95 gt and my AODE tranny has bit the dust. I'm wondering what my options are as far as replacing it. Do I need another one from a 95 5.0 or would something else work?

If you can pick up my old 95 auto tranny from Burlington, NC, you can have it. It worked great when removed several years ago with 80K miles on it.