Transmission swap

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  1. tchesney Founding Member

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    1989 2.3L Mustang, with a automatic AOD transmission, can I swap a 4.0L Explorer AOD transmission, or do I have to swap bell housings and pumps? If I need to swap parts what a gaskets will I need? Give me any information that could help me please, Thanks.
    tchesney, Nov 16, 2009
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    those trannys will not work, the 4 cylinder uses an unique bellhousing and an A4LD tranny.
    elderstang, Nov 16, 2009
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    yes and no

    first off your best bet and cheapest route will be the 5 speed swap but if you want to keep you a4ld you can have your tranny guy rebuild it with the "guts" for an explorer a4ld and use your casing and bellhousing. pretty sure that can b done im sure someelse will chime in if im wrong
    robbo1987*2.3*, Nov 16, 2009
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