• Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech

4r70w swap

  • Thread starter Thread starter Wicked65
  • Start date Start date Aug 25, 2008

Wicked65

Member
Aug 10, 2003
490
3
19
NORCAL
Aug 25, 2008
#1
  • Aug 25, 2008
  • #1
Is this pretty much straight forward? Or are their any clearance issues? how about trani mount? it will bolt to a 289 correct?
 

Tubo(2-bo)

Member
Mar 25, 2004
279
0
16
Ft Walton Beach FL.
Aug 26, 2008
#2
  • Aug 26, 2008
  • #2
Into a Classic Stang Right?
First of all you'll need a custom tranny mount. and a tranny controler, Baumanns TCS is the best choice. Reading Baumann Electronic Controls Home Page will give you a good education on the AOD/AODE/4R70W family of trannys.
For a 6 bolt 289/302 bellhousing pattern use a 98-03 V6(yes V-6)tranny. The modular V-8 has a different pattern.
This link Project Overdrive should answer a lot of your swap questions, though the author did kinda over engineer the swap.
The short version of my swap; NOS 4R70W with a short AOD tailshaft housing.(allows you to use a T-5 yoke THE STRONGEST) Tranny mount is a modified Windsor-Fox mount from my previous AOD install. I modified a 98 Mustang cable shifter, works great. The 4R70W's use a TPS insted of a TV valve like the AOD's.
This swap can seem kinda involved, but it's not hard, you will have more than a straight bolt in.

I am prototyping a Tranny mount for this swap.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
Help. 1968 engine swap to 95 5.0
  • superdog68
  • Jun 23, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
182
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jun 23, 2025
Mcmahst
J
Transmission issues 4r70w
  • Jess!08249
  • Nov 12, 2024
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
291
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- Nov 14, 2024
Noobz347
J
Help Figuring Motor Choice(Possible future turbo)?
  • jaygee15
  • Dec 14, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
13
Views
483
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jan 3, 2026
Jarhead67
J
S
Engine pulling procedure on a 70 Mach I
  • Superdan
  • Jul 6, 2025
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Replies
2
Views
307
Classic Mustang Specific Tech Dec 26, 2025
Mach1 Driver
M
E
V8 Swap in a 95 - Wiring Help Needed
  • electricityisnotmyfriend
  • May 13, 2026
  • 1994 - 1995 Specific Tech
Replies
1
Views
50
1994 - 1995 Specific Tech May 21, 2026
Noobz347
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • Classic Mustang Specific Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?