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Stock AOD Question

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MLee23

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Wondering if I can upgrade my AOD before upgrading the engine? I'm looking to install a few PA (Performance Automatic) parts on my stock 90 GT - Just wondering if I need more HP to do so, or if I can get away with a stock 5.0L.
The PA Stall Torque Converter I'm looking at in the 2200-2400Rpm 12" Non-Lockup version & figured I'd try the Street/Strip Valve Body & Shift Kit from them as well. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Eventually, I'm looking to install the Trick Flow Street Top End Kit - So I need an AOD that will hold up. Also will be doing gears as well, any advice would be great! Thanks!
 

Rick 91GT

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MLee23 said:
Wondering if I can upgrade my AOD before upgrading the engine? I'm looking to install a few PA (Performance Automatic) parts on my stock 90 GT - Just wondering if I need more HP to do so, or if I can get away with a stock 5.0L.
The PA Stall Torque Converter I'm looking at in the 2200-2400Rpm 12" Non-Lockup version & figured I'd try the Street/Strip Valve Body & Shift Kit from them as well. Any comments would be greatly appreciated. Eventually, I'm looking to install the Trick Flow Street Top End Kit - So I need an AOD that will hold up. Also will be doing gears as well, any advice would be great! Thanks!
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The converter really needs to match the motor, I'd wait on the converter till you do the motor youll most likely end up with a 10" piece, look at Edge Racing Converters, More Horsepower with More Torque Guaranteed! they are very good with the Ford AOD.

The valvebody and shiftkit is a good mod, along with a upgraded pan and cooler, and a servo. The rear gears will really help wake up the car, my vote is for a 4:10.
 

the pony boy

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i have there street strip valve body with 373's in my hatch and love it!
 

MLee23

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Awesome, thanks for the help guys...How will I be able to tell what size stall converter I need? I really doubt I'll be over 400+ ponies when I'm all done with it. I'm going to keep the stock 302 - Ordered my Trick Flow Top End kit...Some headers/catback exhaust, Cold Air & gears pretty much is gonna do it. Think I'll be able to get away with 2200-2400 stall?
 

Rick 91GT

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I think the Street Edge would be perfect, give you good driving, great performance and not build as much heat as a high stall unit. Id shoot for 2400-2600 true stall
 
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