Transmission Question?

MY 85 GT · Jan 25, 2010

Im looking at a 98 GT automatic what model trans does it have?...AOD or AODE...are they pretty good? what should i look for when taking this car for a test ride?

d98gt · Jan 26, 2010

The car has a 4r70w automatic transmission in it which is an awesome setup that can handle quite a bit of abuse. How many miles are on the car?

Something worth checking out under the hood is the upper intake manifold. See if on the front where the radiator hose connects to is all plastic or aluminum as this part is a very common part to fail. The aluminum crossovers will give you the best result as far as staying on the road goes.

wmburns · Jan 26, 2010

Inspect the condition of the transmission fluid. Look for burn brown fluid.

The 96 MY 4R70W is a good transmission however, the 96 MY is prone to torque converter "shudder" under light load. The problem can sometimes be fixed by converting from Mecron IV to Mecron V. Note, the entire volume of fluid has to be changed for this fix to be effective.

When driving the car, have one run constant easy throttle application. Pay attention to the 3-4 shift and the TC lock up shortly afterwards. If the shudder is present, it will occur then.

More than likely, the shudder will not be noticable under med/heavy throttle.

In most cases, the shudder doesn't hurt anything but it can be a bargaining chip.

MY 85 GT · Jan 26, 2010

d98gt said:
The car has a 4r70w automatic transmission in it which is an awesome setup that can handle quite a bit of abuse. How many miles are on the car?

Something worth checking out under the hood is the upper intake manifold. See if on the front where the radiator hose connects to is all plastic or aluminum as this part is a very common part to fail. The aluminum crossovers will give you the best result as far as staying on the road goes.

I took the car for a test ride..shifts nice!!! transmisson fluid was clean not burnt..The car has 140,000 on it...It has a BBK cold air intake,BBK TB,High flow cats,Flowmaster cat back..seems pretty quick actually...The only problem i found is the rear makes noise possible axle bearing or the rear is going..or someone did a gear change and didnt do it right...I guess that could be fixed the car otherwise is in really nice shape,,,Black with Black leather interior....

mustang50v8 · Jan 26, 2010

sounds like a good deal! how much they asking for it? i might have to fist pump my happy ass over there and buy it out from under you.

MY 85 GT · Jan 26, 2010

Here are a few pictures of it..Im picking it up tomorrow...as long as my 93GT goes tomorrow...Hood needs to be re-painted and a few chips in the back bumper...Those i can touch up for now..the hood the clear is coming off that needs a re-paint...It has exhaust of some kind..BBK cold air intake,BBK TB, who know if it has gears...and if it has a chip it felt quick tho...

http://images.cars.com/supersized/MDC/68/556268/170959357.jpg

http://images.cars.com/supersized/MDC/68/556268/170959352.jpg

http://images.cars.com/supersized/MDC/68/556268/170959363.jpg

http://images.cars.com/supersized/MDC/68/556268/170959369.jpg

d98gt · Jan 26, 2010

Not a bad looking car What rims & size?

If you happen to post up some engine pictures we might be able to help spot a few more mods.

MY 85 GT · Jan 26, 2010

d98gt said:
Not a bad looking car What rims & size?

If you happen to post up some engine pictures we might be able to help spot a few more mods.

The rims are 17 inch that i know dont know the size of the tire..I will post pictures of the car tomorrow when i get her home.....I know i need to lower it right away.and im thinking of getting 1 inch rear spacers to move the rear tires out a little more they stick in to far...Also i want to get new headlights and corners..what should i go with clear or stock?

Rickyll7 · Jan 27, 2010

MY 85 GT said:
Here are a few pictures of it..Im picking it up tomorrow...as long as my 93GT goes tomorrow...Hood needs to be re-painted and a few chips in the back bumper...Those i can touch up for now..the hood the clear is coming off that needs a re-paint...It has exhaust of some kind..BBK cold air intake,BBK TB, who know if it has gears...and if it has a chip it felt quick tho...

http://images.cars.com/supersized/MDC/68/556268/170959357.jpg

http://images.cars.com/supersized/MDC/68/556268/170959352.jpg

http://images.cars.com/supersized/MDC/68/556268/170959363.jpg

http://images.cars.com/supersized/MDC/68/556268/170959369.jpg

Are those switches on the left side of the center console? What are they for?

MY 85 GT · Jan 27, 2010

Rickyll7 said:
Are those switches on the left side of the center console? What are they for?

They were for get this neon lights under the hood and in the grille..Can i dare to say that will be ripped out FAST...lol..

Got the car this morning already had the shop that i use look at it ,,It had a bad front wheel bearing her replaced that and an idler pulley was making noise he replaced that too..the car is quick he has some kind of chip or programer and i think 3.73's...even the guy that owns the shop said wow its fast for what it is...It has the updated intake it has some minor body inperfections i didnt really see because when i went to look at it was raining so i missed a few things nothing major but it kinda pisses me off...that i miised it....lol..I need wheel spacers tho and fast the back wheels sit it too far,,,,HELP...

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