Ok. Assuming all work that was done is on the up and up then thats strange it failed like that....throttle valve cable hooked up and in adjustment?
Ok. Assuming all work that was done is on the up and up then thats strange it failed like that....throttle valve cable hooked up and in adjustment?Car was always garaged and pampered. I didn’t want an AOD but I couldn’t pass up this car. Never seen rain. One owner car and they’re in their 70s now
Car runs and drives great. Sub frame connectors and flowmaster 40 series are the only things I’ve done. I guess I’m just not used to this car with an AOD tranny. It really takes away from the carOk. Assuming all work that was done is on the up and up then thats strange it failed like that....throttle valve cable hooked up and in adjustment?
It’s a cool car to drive. I get a ton of thumbs up when I’m driving it but it’s not a fun car to drive. Wish it could leave a little rubber but then again, I don’t buy it to race. These cars are going up in value. Especially stock and unmolestedYes. Compared to the sought after manuals the AODs are quite boring. Well unless you have a Lentech then its a little better but will never replace the feeling of a stick shift. Although Im quite happy with mine
Yea. On a scale of 1-10 the car is a solid 8 overall. Hard to find that. Paid $18k for itIts totally because of the torque converter stall speed. It flashes around 1500 so very low and I remember having that problem before I swapped it out. These are cool cars, is this your first one?
Nah I don’t beat on it. Thanks for your inputThats cool. Life would have been a lot different for me had I passed on my car for something else. So basically, as long as you arent beating on it the AOD should hold up. Also make sure the tv cable is good because that unhooked or out of adustment can fry it
When I first rebuilt my car (in 2017) it had the original 240k km AOD, all stock including the converter with a Lentech valve body. I put 3.73s in the rear during the rebuild and had a blast with it for 4 years and 20k km. I played with the TV cable adjustment a bit to get the shift points better while cruising. In spring 2021 I took out 3rd gear during a 5500 rpm powershift. I decided to do a manual swap and 5 lug conversion at the same time. I still have the damaged trans that I will fix someday.Yes. Compared to the sought after manuals the AODs are quite boring. Well unless you have a Lentech then its a little better but will never replace the feeling of a stick shift. Although Im quite happy with mine
KRUISR, Id have to check but I believe I have the street terminator plus transmission. I have around 30 to 40000 miles on it and its still holding up well. Sounds like you broke the input shaft, at least thats what I did to my old trans. Only had access to first and second.When I first rebuilt my car (in 2017) it had the original 240k km AOD, all stock including the converter with a Lentech valve body. I put 3.73s in the rear during the rebuild and had a blast with it for 4 years and 20k km. I played with the TV cable adjustment a bit to get the shift points better while cruising. In spring 2021 I took out 3rd gear during a 5500 rpm powershift. I decided to do a manual swap and 5 lug conversion at the same time. I still have the damaged trans that I will fix someday.
I would highly recommend the Lentech valve body - I have the Street Terminator 2L version.
Yup, only had first and second. The shift to third was as if it was in neutral. I have not dug into it to diagnose the issue.KRUISR, Id have to check but I believe I have the street terminator plus transmission. I have around 30 to 40000 miles on it and its still holding up well. Sounds like you broke the input shaft, at least thats what I did to my old trans. Only had access to first and second.
I remember breaking it while racing at the strip. Entered overdrive when it shouldnt of and snapped the shaft right in half.Yup, only had first and second. The shift to third was as if it was in neutral. I have not dug into it to diagnose the issue.
If you want to stay automatic, get yours rebuilt with performance parts and high stall converterHi all, I have an ‘89 5.0 vert with 39k miles on it. I’m the second owner. Bought it in March with 38k. Other than flowmasters and sub frame connectors the car is completely stock and unmolested. I’m looking to replace the current AOD tranny in the near future with a better one. The original tranny has already been replaced and I just had the seals done on this one. These trannys are weak. Has anyone upgraded their tranny and what do you recommend? Thanks
If you want to stay automatic, get yours rebuilt with performance parts and high stall converter
Noobz you mean a higher stall torque converter? Than yes. 12 inch I believe is stock. The smaller diameter the higher the stall speed.I don't know that you can put a stall converter into an AOD.
I'm sure somebody will correct me if I'm wrong.
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