Untouched 88

[1stang.210]

Got a stock 88 speed density automatic want to purchase a shift kit and gears and a stall converter. Whats the best combenation for my 88 any info would help? Thanks 1stang.210

 

[MikeROD16]

depends what u do to the motor. You are gonna keep it stock?

 

[1stang.210]

Plan to add a Cobra upper and lower intakes and shorty headers,pullyies and TB,and cold air intake basicly all the minor bolt ons.

 

[90lxcoupe]

trick flow high ports, solid cam, and a victor jr. with a 1050cc dominator carb.


this is a perfect example of a typical 302/AOD cookie cutter setup

 

[1stang.210]

Thanks for the set up 90lxcoupe ill keep that in mind. With the mild cam i would have to upgrade to mass air is that correct or can cut corners.

 

[1991notchbackLX]

that was a little sarcasm from 90lxcoupe, haha... wish i could help you out but i'm a manual transmission kinda guy, although i've heard a lot of guys had good luck with the B&M shift kit for the AOD, and 4:10 gears are generally the best for an automatic... someone else will chime in with a stall recommendation

 

[QUICK91LX]

that was a little sarcasm from 90lxcoupe, haha... wish i could help you out but i'm a manual transmission kinda guy, although i've heard a lot of guys had good luck with the B&M shift kit for the AOD, and 4:10 gears are generally the best for an automatic... someone else will chime in with a stall recommendation

I second the B&M Shift Kit and 4.10 gears, and you really have no need for a stall converter if you aren't really planning on having more than a stock motor with bolt-ons.

 

[1stang.210]

Hey thanks for the info i just order some 3.73 and a B&m shift kit hope to feel the difference and if i don't, have no choice but to convert to manuel. Oh by the way thanks for the sarcasum got me there. 1stang.210

 

[ryan218]

I second the B&M Shift Kit and 4.10 gears, and you really have no need for a stall converter if you aren't really planning on having more than a stock motor with bolt-ons.

i have 3.73's and a B&M shift kit. ive yet to see how it runs yes when it runs at its best yet. cooling issues FTL.

i have the stock coverter and plan to swap to a 5 speed by the end of the summer.

 

[Mustang5L5]

3.73's FTW

With 3.73's i run out of gear at the end of the track. With 4.10's i'd be sitting on the rev limiter.


I ran a 14.0 with basically a stock AOD (no shift kit or stall) and 3.73's and typical 5.0 bolt ons. I went 14.7 bone stock.

But now i'm ditching the AOD for a 5-spd

 

[1stang.210]

well i canceled my shift kit and the gears for my aod now with all this good info from you guys i have made up my mind and gonna do the good oh switch arule. The only thing is that am buying a used 5 speed tranny from a 4 cylinder lx 90. My qestion is would it work on my 88 5.0? Any info would help

 

[skunk21]

well i canceled my shift kit and the gears for my aod now with all this good info from you guys i have made up my mind and gonna do the good oh switch arule. The only thing is that am buying a used 5 speed tranny from a 4 cylinder lx 90. My qestion is would it work on my 88 5.0? Any info would help

well then you didn't search, a 4cyl T5 is not the best choice at all to back a 5.0 . car. They have lowest torque rating just for starters and generaly wont last, DON"T BUY IT. The best used T5 to get is from late 1989-91 since these years recieved the most upgrades. 1992 recieved another. you will need pedal assembly, pilot bearing, clutch kit, fork, cable kit, bell housing, bellhousing bolts, pressure plate bolts, 50oz. fly wheel, new center console trim piece, shfiter, inner/outer boots for starters. I wouldn't have kept the 3:73 gears. If you make the swap and go 3:73's you need a 21th speedo gear.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I agree. Just say no to a 4-banger t-5.

It will work, but the gear ratios are way too steep and lower the torque rating

 

[KamiKaziDK]

Are you happy with the AOD? What's the car used for? Put some thought into it before planning a swap, I'd do the 3.73s, B&M shift kit and buy an aftermarket tranny cooler and you're set. Way cheaper than a T5 swap too! Use the money you save on that cobra intake you wanna buy

 

[1stang.210]

Well thanks for the feed back on that 4 cly. tranny did not buy i kinda new it would be a little off set in some way. I did see a good deal on craigslist on a used t5 and all the parts i need to do the swap their asking 750.00 for all. Tha only thing is i don't live in cleveland and wondering how much would it be to ship to Texas. My car is an every day driver and just want to have that extra pick up and go feeling and not a hesitation. So keeping 3.73 gears and B&M shift kit and transs. cooler kit and ill have the extra kick. Nothing is wrong with my AOD just plan and simple want to have fun. Thanks 1stang.210