Just wondered if there is a better year choice when considering an AOD Transmission swap?I have an opportunity to purchase a 1994-1995 AOD from a Mustang.60.000 miles.Is this a good one to purchase or is this not considered to be good choice.Are there different "control" systems such as electronic controls on different years of AOD Transmissions?Looking for some input from anyone who has done this swap.

  

The Trans I am looking at is designated as an AODE(electronic).What does the E consist of on this transmission?

  

The AODE is electronically controlled. The AOD is hydraulic. Unless you want to purchase the add on Computer the shift it, get and AOD. There are good reasons to use an E version such as adjusting the shift harshness or rpm with a computer, but that will be fairly expensive to do.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Thanks! Thats why I asked.

  

Mark

Just like Frank told you the 1994 and later AOD was named AODE and needs a computer to command the shifts. The 1981 to 1993 AOD is completely controlled by the hydraulic pressure through the valve body and governer. It is a stand alone with no electronic imput to it. No computer just a throttle valve cable.

The 1987 AOD has the better oiling of the rear of the transmission ( longer life ) and the case has casting of E7xxx. The 1989 AOD elimimnated the 3/4 shift valve in the valve body and the 1991 and later the clutch drums are stamped rather than cast. 1989 AOD casting number E9xxx

,Do a Google search for Clickclick racing forum for a lot more info on the Ford AOD. Pete

Also consider that there are two different dimensions in length of the truck version tailshaft and the pass car tailshaft section. I should know which is which but can't remember because i've used them both. Should be easy for you to check out on google though.

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Thanks for the info guys.Good to know these things.Now another question.There seems to be lots of C-6 Transmissions available where I live(up north in Canada).The only adapter kits I have come across are for the C-4 and AOD.Is there one for a C-6?Is anyone making a "knockoff" of the expensive AOD kit?

  

Mark: Unfortunately there probably isn't anyone in Canada that has an AOD kit for a Y-Blk.. And from what I've read over time there isn't any cheap or easy method of installing one. The one outfit doing them that comes to mind is Bristol Services (?) in Costa Mesa Calif. Call or e mail Gary Croan @ 949-722-1122 or at garycroan@gmail.com There was another outfit that was called, I think,?, Hollywood Automotive, but I don't have any other details..

Paul

Mark,

I don't know why people never learn, the cheapest way is generaly the most expensive way to go. Good new components and checked second hand compoments save in the long run. I have a mate with a gm product and has an adaptor plate from a reputable company because of a very slight misalianment is continualy wearing out oil seals and probably destroying bearing etc.

I'm currently in the process of doing this conversion. I decided to go with a bendtsen adaptor because of it's complete approach and other companies sell this adaptor and reviews on the net. As discussed siverfox on click click racing has a good artical. Also http://www.transmissionadapters.com/Street%20Rod%20Builder%20Article.htm it is about the bendtsen but is a good artical about what is required.

as mentioned the later aod with the additional webbing around the bell housing and stamped with RF-E9 are the ones to get also the circular date cast mark but is only an indication as cases could be cast then used later. there is no best or ideal trans the best parts are sourced from a number of different applications and AODE parts are compatable. The 2" overdrive band comes from f100 the biggest overdrive servo from a 6 cylinder mustang and aftermarket have even better servos. there are two choices of ratios, two lengths, additional clutch plates can be added as well as other modifications.

a poorly installed AOD can burn up in only a few miles so recent recipts can be a poor indication of what condition the box is in. I would recomend visiting the seller and pulling the pan, checking for burnt residue and of a burnt smell. I would recomend a dissasembly with replacement of seals manditory. there is no way to tell if the trans has been flogged from the outside.

do your research do your math and take your time.

cheers

Warren

Grizzly (Aussie Mainline)

Thanks for the excellent information Warren!That's really useful reference information.