There is a cheap way, it just depends on whether or not you want to manually shift the trans all the time.Controller. Unfortunately there is no cheap way to do this. I am looking at a baumann system but i am still a little ways from that decision.
There is a cheap way, it just depends on whether or not you want to manually shift the trans all the time.
The cheap way involves a Transgo valvebody reprogramming kit. You modify the valvebody as per the instructions, and drill the case for a vacuum line that is ported to intake manifold vacuum. That vacuum line goes to a vacuum modulator that is part of the kit that replaces the Electronic shift valve inside the trans, and is fitted to the valvebody. The only electronics required after the reprogramming kit is installed is a on/off switch to engage O/D, and lock up the converter.
Now I'm not gonna name any names here, but some people just plod along w/o looking into stuff (Nick), and go pouring money out on the ground (Nick), before checking out all of their options. Those same people, (Nick) then travel all over Ethiopia, (Iowa) Looking for obscure, hard to find parts like 164 tooth flexplate, and midplate dividers (Nick) instead of just cutting and welding the starter into the correct position on the plate, or doing away w/ the divider plate altogether, and just using the little Autozone starter locator rings that could be bought for 10 bucks. Then those same people (Nick) start a thread stating that some other people (me), lead them down the wrong path based on partial information that I supposedly provided. all while coming around at the end and deciding that they, (Nick) in fact LOVE the parts that they, (Nick) bought based on my, (Michael L. Matkosky,...resident expert on all things that have anything to do with 4R70W related) advice.
Do you see why he is such a bad influence? After basically bashing me to all hell, I cant help but like and trust him! And even if I knew the "cheap" Transgo way to go, I removed a manual shifting C6 and havent looked back. Thats all fun and well, but being the truck is my winter DD, it got old quick and I wouldnt have replicated it.
You need a 164t flywheel. As a direct result of that, the TC mount bolt holes should be in the correct spacing for your gigantic, 73 thousand pound torque converter. The typical SBF tooth count is 157. Given that it looks like you are intending to use a 351W as your engine, additionally, you'll need one w/ a 28oz imbalance weight on it.If you could find that part number that would be great. Now, the torque converter came stock in this trans, will this work or do I need a different one? I only ask as you or mike mention a fly wheel with a certain bolt pattern for the torque converter.
A two bolt starter is a 2 bolt starter. Be sure to spec one for an automatic trans. Flywheel depth and flexplate depth may be different.I wish I had a recliner. Thanks for the info. What starter should I be using with this? One for the 02 mustang? One for a 351? Are they one in the same?
I just want to make sure the starter would be enough to turn over a 351 versus the 3.8 the trans was bolted up to.A two bolt starter is a 2 bolt starter. Be sure to spec one for an automatic trans. Flywheel depth and flexplate depth may be different.
Thanks for the reminder. I was going to buy a 4 link universal package minus the coil overs. I thought it would be cost effective but when compared to just buying spring perches for leaf springs it wasn't even close. Maybe later
The other deciding factor was, wanted to be realistic about getting this thing on the road this year. I bought the perches and new u bolts but still need to cut the old hardware from the 8.8. I have a plasma cutter the I have never used so this will be interesting.
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