Toughin up a AOD

[66KStang]

Guys i need some help .... i have a 87gt wit 66k original miles ... i was gonna swap it to T5 but i figured why do what everyone else does ive built this motor myself while in a cast and im proud of the power it puts out im gonna leave it an AOD ...... But i wanna beef this pig up it already has an B+M tranny cooler ... what else should i do as far as shift kit? what kind? Stall converter? stall speed? and what kinda shifters can i put on a Aod besides the b+m ripper i hate that thing it looks hideous....

 

[Rick 91GT]

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Andre has a lot of expierence with the Ford autos.

Go with a stronger input shaft, upgraded servo, better bands/clutchs and I would upgrade the valvebody.

I don't think there are a lot of different shifters out for the AOD, most racers I know use the stock one.

 

[shttygtstang]

get a differnt sprag also and i went this route it would be better to do the c4 conversion it is a better tranny it will put more power to you wheels

for the money your abought to spend just buying a upgraded c4 with all this stuff installed is cheaper i spent 2200 on this stuff excluding a valve bodie and tranny cooler

 

[TC93]

I would say keep the stall around 2500-3000 depending what engine mods you have. Also like mentioned, a hardened input shaft or a one piece shaft, good clutches, swap out the sprag for a mechinal diode and the 2" OD kevlar band. If you go the one piece input shaft route you will loose lock up.

As for the VB an aftermarket would be the way to go, but be ready to spend atleast $350 new.. The benefit from that is no more 1-D-1 shuffle and the OD will on switch. Meaning it won't engage until you turn it on. Your VB will work with the shift kit, but will still have to do the shuffle.

 

[OrLackThereof]

Check out the B&M Hammer Shifter.... It's a direct swap-in...it's not cheap, at about $200....but it sure looks nice.