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johnmcgt

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Good morning all,

Another AODE is starting to shimmy and sllllliiiiiippp. Anyways I live in New Port Richey Florida and am wondering if anyone knows a good rebuilder in the area.
I am also wondering if buying an Art Carr, Lantech or PA and doing myself would be cheaper or give better results.
Anyone with experience please give me your opinions.

Thanks in advance,

John

 

Swarzkopf

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Depends on your goals with the car and transmission...

...do you plan on adding a significant amount of power in the future and racing the car? Or are you going to leave it basically stock as it is now?

 

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I am planning on maybe a mild 347, nothing special within the next few years. I only have 150,000 mi, it is barely broken in. It will be a daily driver and have streetable manners.

 

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A "mild" 347...how much power and torque are you looking for? That's the main issue here.

Quite honestly, I'd discuss your goals with the lead tech at a reputable local shop and see what they can price up for you. I paid $1900 for a full rebuild of my AODE with top of the line "race grade" internals, and also installed a $600 Edge Racing torque converter. The shop claims that my AODE should now be able to hold up to 650hp/650lb/ft.

They said they could give me a "factory" rebuild, including a stock style torque converter, for $1000 out the door.

I'd imagine you could piece something together somewhere between those price extremes.

 

SilverFoxbody

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Go with a 1999+ 4R70W from a 4.2/3.8 and forget about it. The 4R is rated at 400 HP in factory form - just add a shift kit.

 

Swarzkopf

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That's a perfectly fine and affordable option as well. You can find them on Ebay for $500-$600. Spend another $600 on a quality converter and you can have a stout transmission for $1200...

 

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SilverFoxbody, what came with a 4.2L and a 4R70W that fits in a Mustang? F150s? I thought the only source for this tranny for 5.0 guys were 99 and newer 3.8 Mustangs....

 

SilverFoxbody

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4.2 truck is in production now.

Windsor sources are
3.8L, 4.2's, 1998-2000 5.0 exploreres.

ANY 3.8 from 1994 to know will have the 4R70W, I suggest you find one that is 1999 or newer though, as they have all the best internals - if you find an early model one, not a big deal - just update the internals - easy stuff.