how much power can a stock aod handle?

[load71]

just like the title says. how much power can a stock 5.0 aod tranny handle? I do not want to convert to manual, and i do not want to go a C-4 because i do a lot of high way travel so i can not afford to lose overdrive. Thanks in advance.

 

[The Shape]

You should PM Mansonozz I believe his AOD is still stock and he is running a blower and some other goodies.

 

[1990LXDropTop]

just like the title says. how much power can a stock 5.0 aod tranny handle? I do not want to convert to manual, and i do not want to go a C-4 because i do a lot of high way travel so i can not afford to lose overdrive. Thanks in advance.

Not much....

 

[04sleeper]

If you check out the article in this months 5.0 Magazine there is a guy with a stock AOD running high 10's with around 400 RWHP or so.
Not saying it would be safe for every day driving but it is an example.

 

[ponycar17]

From what I hear, OD will be the first to go... Try NOT to race in OD, and don't do the 1-D-1 shuffle, and the tranny will be fine for a long time...

It looks like you're basically stock on the motor end though, so what's the issue?...

 

[load71]

From what I hear, OD will be the first to go... Try NOT to race in OD, and don't do the 1-D-1 shuffle, and the tranny will be fine for a long time...

It looks like you're basically stock on the motor end though, so what's the issue?...

the issue is that i am planning on doing a rebuild this winter. i am going to go with central coast mustang's 342 stroker engine with afr 185 with a holley intake. so i was wondering how long the aod would last. I dont plan on racing too much, it is going to be may daily driver, so i need something some what reliable

 

[rsw007]

might want to invest in good shift kit or valvebody and a tranny cooler.those will extend the life.

 

[sjhm9102]

From what I hear, OD will be the first to go... Try NOT to race in OD, and don't do the 1-D-1 shuffle, and the tranny will be fine for a long time...

It looks like you're basically stock on the motor end though, so what's the issue?...

i read somewhere that 1-d-1 shuffle is true but if you must race do the D-wait for 2 then switch back to -1 then -D then -OD i have had no problems

 

[jwzg]

With 170,000 miles, and your planned engine combo, can you say "toast"?

 

[load71]

so from what i am understanding my trans is not going to last to long after i install this engine. how about AOD from PERFORMANCE AUTOMATIC. The company www.bieberfever.com sells thier trannys. They have an AOD level 3 that can handle up to 550 horses for $1,905. I guess this would be my only optition.

 

[shttygtstang]

you can get your trannie built just as good or better than theres i have an aod and just had it built to with stand masive power for only 1300 that includes new tq converter too

 

[Wil]

i've got a shift kit that I will sell you for cheap, PM me if your interested.

 

[davs5.0]

check out www.lentechautomatics.com Len's got some pieces that you can use (valvebody and 1 pc shaft) that should be able too handle quite a bit of power without going the full trans route.

 

[PhLoBuS]

lentechs are nice, my aod has been rebuilt and is running my 4.10s great... I am not sure on how much hp it can handle though because after this winter im converting to a t5