• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Stock 89 Auto wont burn out is that normal?

  • Thread starter Thread starter dubbsix
  • Start date Start date Feb 24, 2007
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2

dubbsix

Member
Oct 18, 2006
347
2
19
Katy,TX
Feb 25, 2007
#21
  • Feb 25, 2007
  • #21
Oh wow. Always thought 3.73 was the magical gear for AOD. I do plan on going with a shift kit. I would really have to get the car breathing good on the top end to have the car perform well with the 4.10's wouldnt i?
 

TheBocSez

New Member
Feb 3, 2004
652
0
0
Converse, TX
Feb 25, 2007
#22
  • Feb 25, 2007
  • #22
To take advantage of the gear at the track, yes. But just for goofing off on the street and for better accelleration, you will be fine.

I turn about 2700 RPM on 245/50/16's in OD with my 4.10's so its not that bad.
 

dubbsix

Member
Oct 18, 2006
347
2
19
Katy,TX
Feb 25, 2007
#23
  • Feb 25, 2007
  • #23
Thats why i was thinking of going with 3.73's so that i dont put her too high in the rpm band.. where it starts to die off performance wise.

If went with the a edelbrock rpm 2 intake setup would i have enough breathing in the engine to live with 4.10's at the track?
 
M

MYSTICSVT

Founding Member
May 16, 2001
349
0
16
Meridian, Idaho
Feb 25, 2007
#24
  • Feb 25, 2007
  • #24
Not spinning the tires is a good thing.

Mine has 3.73's, aftermarket LCA's and UCA's, some bolt-ons, and 275's. And it won't spin em. It just hooks and goes. At least until I hit the squeeze. Then it's 40mph burnouts FTW!
 

dubbsix

Member
Oct 18, 2006
347
2
19
Katy,TX
Feb 25, 2007
#25
  • Feb 25, 2007
  • #25
yea at the track spinning almost always means you loose. But my tires are old and crappy and the last time i looked i didnt have any aftermarket suspension mods. (I just bought the car)

Does anyone know if its better to do the axles, and gears at the same time ? IM planning mods to get my mustang motivated.
 
M

mustang65luvr

New Member
Mar 28, 2006
16
0
0
Feb 25, 2007
#26
  • Feb 25, 2007
  • #26
As long as you're not throwing 4 or 500HP at the rearend you can hold off on the axles for now. I have an 87 with AOD and 4:10, stock axles. Something you may also want to check is your ignition timing and the transmission Throttle valve adjustment. They are supposed to be auto adjusting linkages but sometimes over time, they can get bumped outta whack.
 

dubbsix

Member
Oct 18, 2006
347
2
19
Katy,TX
Feb 25, 2007
#27
  • Feb 25, 2007
  • #27
Thanks for the advice about the axles. I wont be anywhere near that amount of power. I am no good at adjusting the TV cable.. i'll probably just have a tranny shop take a look at it.

Anyone know of a aod valvebody for sale??
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Alternator not charging
  • SchwarzStock
  • Jul 6, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
83
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Jul 19, 2026
SchwarzStock
P
2000 GT Random Power Loss
  • Pinellas50
  • Mar 9, 2026
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
306
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Mar 23, 2026
Pinellas50
P
8
Engine Rough idle and aggressive sputtering when accelerating
  • 88vertible
  • Aug 13, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
4
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Dec 13, 2025
Jarhead67
J
M
Engine Unexplainable Exhaust Pop and Gurgle
  • Mrnissen122
  • Feb 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
575
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 18, 2026
Noobz347
Engine Gas in my oil
  • limp
  • Jun 15, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
  • 2
Replies
35
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 16, 2026
Mindseye007
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang 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?