A.O.D. to C-4 swap

cop-coupe · 01-16-2002, 08:26 PM

I tried to do a search for this topic but all I got was a Msg. that said my search needed more letters, how do you add more letters to C-4. So any way whats it take to swap in a c-4 inplace of a P.O.S. A.O.D. and who has the best deal on one.

ALS85GT · 01-17-2002, 09:52 AM

I'm also interested in this. I know it can be done but you need the correct bellhouseing and flywheel. You may also need a diff "kick dn" lever. I have the metal dn shift lever so this should be ok. - I do know that when looking for a perf C-4, they usually cost anywhere from $300- 500 less then an AOD. I certainly don't need the overdrive(weekest link I think).

richs8750 · 01-17-2002, 09:18 PM

Your swap will be an easy one! I did the same ,almost ,5spd to c-4 you can use the aod shifter you will need a shift lever that will bolt to a cable shifter this is out of production ( I have two) Also use the small bolt pattern bellhousing When people look inside your car they dont see the aftermarket shifter sticking out of the console this is a neat swap, and the neutral safety switch and backup lights will work let me know if you have any questions

ALS85GT · 01-18-2002, 11:34 AM

Sounds good. How do you feel about the 3 speed? Don't regret the lack of overdrive?

Thanks..

cop-coupe · 01-18-2002, 06:39 PM

what about the cross member, and what do i need to look for in a bell housing

richs8750 · 01-18-2002, 09:27 PM

I only drive my car about 2500 to 3000 mi a year ( weekends ) so a overdrive isnt much of a problem. I run 3.73 gears ,62 mph on the highway is all my ears can take! The crossmember you can break the spotwelds and move it foward, I used a 250 cu bellhousing from a Maverick , 200cu is too small, and used a 157 tooth flexplate balanced to 50 oz , more header room! you can use the aod flexplate with a 11" bell The small 250cu bell is also known as the 10.5 bell , J&w trans has these new! Talk to me if any questions Rich

01-16-2002, 08:26 PM	#1
cop-coupe Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: belleville IL. Posts: 60	A.O.D. to C-4 swap I tried to do a search for this topic but all I got was a Msg. that said my search needed more letters, how do you add more letters to C-4. So any way whats it take to swap in a c-4 inplace of a P.O.S. A.O.D. and who has the best deal on one. __________________ 1990 spec. serv. coupe w/306 (Indy Perf. Mustang Not Recomended), C-4 w/3000 stall, b-303, gt-40 heads and intake, 1.6rr, 1" spacer, fms valve covers, mac cold air intake, bbk equil shorties, Mac pro chamber, 2.5" flows, under drives, 65mm t.b. , fms 9mm wires, trunck mount battery, 24lb inj., 73mm C&L, 155lph pump. msd digital 6a, flex-a-lite,

01-17-2002, 09:52 AM	#2
ALS85GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Miami, Fl, USA Posts: 69	I'm also interested in this. I know it can be done but you need the correct bellhouseing and flywheel. You may also need a diff "kick dn" lever. I have the metal dn shift lever so this should be ok. - I do know that when looking for a perf C-4, they usually cost anywhere from $300- 500 less then an AOD. I certainly don't need the overdrive(weekest link I think). __________________ 85GT 5.0 was CFI converted to Holley 650. Hooker full length headers, FlowMaster 2 chamber. Weiand Stealth manifold. 86 roller motor, crane 1:7:1 alum rocker arms(roller). SSI 220@.050/498 Roller cam. Summit double roller timing chain. Melling oil pump, stock bottom end. Mallory Hi-Fire ignition. Under drive pulleys. Accell coil and Ford Motorsport 9mm wires. 93'8.8 posi. 4:10s. AOD w/B&M shift kit. No figures yet, still working on it. No back seats or AC. 1989 GT Convert-- All stock w/AOD, Air Silencer removed, DynoMax Mufflers.

01-18-2002, 06:39 PM	#5
cop-coupe Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: belleville IL. Posts: 60	what about the cross member, and what do i need to look for in a bell housing __________________ 1990 spec. serv. coupe w/306 (Indy Perf. Mustang Not Recomended), C-4 w/3000 stall, b-303, gt-40 heads and intake, 1.6rr, 1" spacer, fms valve covers, mac cold air intake, bbk equil shorties, Mac pro chamber, 2.5" flows, under drives, 65mm t.b. , fms 9mm wires, trunck mount battery, 24lb inj., 73mm C&L, 155lph pump. msd digital 6a, flex-a-lite,

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01-17-2002, 09:18 PM	#3
richs8750 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: germantown,maryland USA Posts: 47	Your swap will be an easy one! I did the same ,almost ,5spd to c-4 you can use the aod shifter you will need a shift lever that will bolt to a cable shifter this is out of production ( I have two) Also use the small bolt pattern bellhousing When people look inside your car they dont see the aftermarket shifter sticking out of the console this is a neat swap, and the neutral safety switch and backup lights will work let me know if you have any questions

01-18-2002, 11:34 AM	#4
ALS85GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Miami, Fl, USA Posts: 69	Sounds good. How do you feel about the 3 speed? Don't regret the lack of overdrive? Thanks..

01-18-2002, 09:27 PM	#6
richs8750 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: germantown,maryland USA Posts: 47	I only drive my car about 2500 to 3000 mi a year ( weekends ) so a overdrive isnt much of a problem. I run 3.73 gears ,62 mph on the highway is all my ears can take! The crossmember you can break the spotwelds and move it foward, I used a 250 cu bellhousing from a Maverick , 200cu is too small, and used a 157 tooth flexplate balanced to 50 oz , more header room! you can use the aod flexplate with a 11" bell The small 250cu bell is also known as the 10.5 bell , J&w trans has these new! Talk to me if any questions Rich