another transmission bites the dust

redsn95vert · 10-09-2001, 03:49 PM

For the third time in two years I need another trans. Has anyone else had a problem with their aode? I can't figure out what is causing it (maby I should untie the cinder block from my foot). If anyone has any ideas let me know. The only thing I can think of is that my tranny cooler isn't doing the job and is burning the fluid.
Thanks....

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95 GT convertable, 3.73 gears,Catco Hi-flo h-pipe, Flowtech headders, Cobra intake w/ 65mm tb
GT40 heads, march underdrive pullies, Saleen wires, custom made cold air induction

macx · 10-10-2001, 11:31 PM

although the /E's have some improvements
over the plain AOD's, they still won't
handle much power/abuse in stock configuration. There are parts in later
model 4R70W's that will retrofit, along
with non-stock control settings and parts like clutches and gearsets etc that will
cure the problems, but a swap to a particular used later model (with upgraded clutches and shift control settings) that has all those good hard parts stock (cheaper than buying those expensive parts separately!)might make sense. I sent you some info I've discovered after quite a bit of research for myself.

95 King GT · 10-12-2001, 01:31 AM

Hate to tell you this but a stock AODE can't handle your setup. You need to get a High Performance AODE. Level 10 is a real good one. Lentech Makes a dam good tranny, and so does transmission center. I have the one from Transmission center I love it. without a shiftkit, higher special pressure solenoid your tranmission will just burn up.

redsn95vert · 10-14-2001, 03:55 PM

Thanks for the help guys. I've got about 12,000mi left on the warrenty now so I've probably got one one more transmission left b4 the warrenty expires. What I was planning on doing was get a larger trany pan, aftermarket cooler, and the trans-go kit. I saw in the year one cataloge a heay duty input shaft, would that be a good idea for me?
Thanks guys

------------------
95 GT convertable, 3.73 gears,Catco Hi-flo h-pipe, Flowtech headders, Cobra intake w/ 65mm tb
GT40 heads, march underdrive pullies, Saleen wires, custom made cold air induction

10-09-2001, 03:49 PM	#1
redsn95vert Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rochester Posts: 323	another transmission bites the dust For the third time in two years I need another trans. Has anyone else had a problem with their aode? I can't figure out what is causing it (maby I should untie the cinder block from my foot). If anyone has any ideas let me know. The only thing I can think of is that my tranny cooler isn't doing the job and is burning the fluid. Thanks.... ------------------ 95 GT convertable, 3.73 gears,Catco Hi-flo h-pipe, Flowtech headders, Cobra intake w/ 65mm tb GT40 heads, march underdrive pullies, Saleen wires, custom made cold air induction

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10-10-2001, 11:31 PM	#2
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	although the /E's have some improvements over the plain AOD's, they still won't handle much power/abuse in stock configuration. There are parts in later model 4R70W's that will retrofit, along with non-stock control settings and parts like clutches and gearsets etc that will cure the problems, but a swap to a particular used later model (with upgraded clutches and shift control settings) that has all those good hard parts stock (cheaper than buying those expensive parts separately!)might make sense. I sent you some info I've discovered after quite a bit of research for myself.

10-12-2001, 01:31 AM	#3
95 King GT Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: coweta OK USA Posts: 93	Hate to tell you this but a stock AODE can't handle your setup. You need to get a High Performance AODE. Level 10 is a real good one. Lentech Makes a dam good tranny, and so does transmission center. I have the one from Transmission center I love it. without a shiftkit, higher special pressure solenoid your tranmission will just burn up.

10-14-2001, 03:55 PM	#4
redsn95vert Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Rochester Posts: 323	Thanks for the help guys. I've got about 12,000mi left on the warrenty now so I've probably got one one more transmission left b4 the warrenty expires. What I was planning on doing was get a larger trany pan, aftermarket cooler, and the trans-go kit. I saw in the year one cataloge a heay duty input shaft, would that be a good idea for me? Thanks guys ------------------ 95 GT convertable, 3.73 gears,Catco Hi-flo h-pipe, Flowtech headders, Cobra intake w/ 65mm tb GT40 heads, march underdrive pullies, Saleen wires, custom made cold air induction