Fox Bodies with automatics

Mach 10 · Feb 23, 2007

When I get back to the States in June, I'm thinking about buying another Fox body as a daily driver, so I'd want it to be an automatic so the wife can drive it too.

So here's my question...are the automatics in the Foxes any good?

I'd probably throw a shift kit and torque converter in it too.

GTOreturns · Feb 23, 2007

Stock there slush buckets! With the mods you mentioned it turns it into a completely different car! I have a 2800 stall with a shift kit and gears! Its a total blast to drive! The Trans-Go shift kit is the healthiest shift kit for a fox. It actually extends the life of the tranny. But a tranny cooler is a must if you get a stall but they are cheap!

Mach 10 · Feb 23, 2007

I'm a big fan of torque conveters, it took just over .7 seconds of my Machs time

So you're saying 2800 rpms is the way to go? I have a 3200 in the Mach.

Ozz · Feb 23, 2007

I haven't minded my stocker AOD much until I went over mid 300HP. Until then it reacted very well, surprisingly. I don't think it can handle what I threw it at since.

Anyway I have a custom built 4R70W on the way that'll be matched to a ~3000 stall (builder is calculating where it's going to go, I'm exactly sure what it'll be yet). I can't wait to be hammering on that

From what I hear a simple shift kit and converter will make it a night and day difference. That was my original plan but I figured I may as well just go for it all.

GTOreturns · Feb 23, 2007

Mach 10 said:
I'm a big fan of torque conveters, it took just over .7 seconds of my Machs time

So you're saying 2800 rpms is the way to go? I have a 3200 in the Mach.

Actually no. It depends on the company. I have a Precision Industries and its a "little" to big. A 2400 is perfect for a stock cammed 5.0. Edge who also makes good ones for 5.0's go a little higher. Theres quite a few guys in here with them and they swear by a 3000 stall speed. Plus there a little cheaper them P.I. Yeah Mine was good for 7 tenths also!(With traction )

thirsty1101 · Feb 23, 2007

+1 for Edge Converters. Installed mine last month along with a PA Valvebody that holds 2nd gear. No more "AOD shuffle" to hold second, but when you leave it in drive it shifts nice and firm. Depending on what converter brand you go with, give them your specs, gear size, cam, etc and they will recomend a stall for you.

GTOreturns · Feb 23, 2007

If you leave the gear selector in the "OD" position it shifts at 49-5000rpm. But with it in the "D" position it shifts at 55-5600rpm. (Trans-Go shift kit)

Shakerhood · Feb 24, 2007

Teach the Wife how to drive a Stick and then she will enjoy driving the Stang that much more!

'66 coupe · Feb 24, 2007

Shakerhood said:
Teach the Wife how to drive a Stick

Isn't this mandatory the first night?

Aryan15 · Feb 24, 2007

Don't go with the shift kit. Buy the valvebody with all the goodies installed. Right after I did the transgo kit, I saw a valvebody advertised for almost the same price of the kit. With the transgo, you have to gut the valvebody and replace a dozen springs, drill holes, etc.

GTOreturns · Feb 24, 2007

Mach 10 who's the girl on the right in your avatar? Her ass looks very familiar!

blackened88lx · Feb 24, 2007

I agree with buying a stick car and teaching the wife how to drive it, or not letting the wife drive it. But, if you must buy a slush box, do a decent converter and a valvebody. My buddy put a Lentech valvebody in his AOD before the t5 swap. It shifted very hard, and there was no more AOD shuffle. It converted the shift pattern to 1-2-3, and had a button operated OD, pretty cool setup.

TheBocSez · Feb 24, 2007

I agree with the VB over the shift kit. I went with the Lentech Street Terminator. Its pricey, but worth it. Like stated above. OD can be turned on and off and you have control over each gear. It shifts great.

I also went with a Edge 3200 stall, I personally wouldnt go with less than 3000 but thats up to you.

I threw in a Performance automatic hardened input shaft too just for safety.

and of course the mandatory auxillary cooler

LB0193 · Feb 24, 2007

is it just as fun to man shift an aod then shift a 5-speed

Threeo2 · Feb 24, 2007

an AOD with the parts recomended above and some 3.73, 3.90 or 4.10 gears would "transform" the car into a 3rd gear tire "chirper" .
It will be a lot more fun, but not as fun as slammin gears and missing shifts with the t-5

fox-gt · Feb 24, 2007

My AOD is stock and is slowing dying. Worked fine before I rebuilt the engine w/ mods. I did put a little better than stock converter in which helped.

I like driving an AOD. I drive 75 miles a day in stop and go interstate traffic, screw doing that in a 5-speed.

Mach 10 · Feb 24, 2007

Shakerhood said:
Teach the Wife how to drive a Stick and then she will enjoy driving the Stang that much more!

I already have a manual fox the wife will never drive, I'm looking for a second Fox when I get to the States.

QUICK91LX · Feb 24, 2007

LB0193 said:
is it just as fun to man shift an aod then shift a 5-speed

maybe, if you dont know how to operate a clutch...

not much is more fun than kicking a clutch and banging gears in a stick car

trav_19 · Feb 24, 2007

....well my 93 is a t5 and i enjoyed it, the wife cant drive a stick i tried teaching her on that car big mistake now she wont even try anymore....so i got her a 94 gt auto and i love the car more-so then my 93 i love manually shifting the 94 too. i am getting tired of clutching and what not with the centerforce dual frition clutch and gears and everything the car has become to much. it now sees about 1000 miles a year or even less 2 years ago it never left the garage. i think the auto can be just as much fun w/ half the work and its able to have the lady drive it if she wants

pirate420 · Feb 24, 2007

Mach 10 said:
When I get back to the States in June, I'm thinking about buying another Fox body as a daily driver, so I'd want it to be an automatic so the wife can drive it too.

So here's my question...are the automatics in the Foxes any good?

I'd probably throw a shift kit and torque converter in it too.

when you get back in june hit me up.....i might be selling mine......i`m lookin into the GT500...

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