What auto tranny do you recomend for a 96 Stang?

Hethj7 · 04-20-2004, 07:14 PM

I posted just a while back about a friend of mine who was having problems with the auto tranny in his 96 GT. The prices shops want to just tear into his car are ridiculous, so he would like to just put a new tranny into it. He wants something better than stock but likely will not put massive amounts of power through it. I would say it will probably just see the typical bolt-ons and maybe an intake or something through its life, no power adders or anything.

I am more of a 5.0 guy and haven't dealt with auto trannies much, so what do you guys recommned?

91LX2Bfast · 04-20-2004, 10:18 PM

For just typical bolt ons, I would go with a 99+ GT trans.
For a good priced trans built to his specs: http://www.reinhartautomotive.com/

Hethj7 · 04-20-2004, 11:24 PM

Cool. I will pass on the link to him. I assume the 99+ bolts right onto the 96...

How much stronger are the 99+ than the 96's? I have probably seen their numbers before, but don't guess I ever paid attention to them

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surfbeast · 04-21-2004, 05:10 AM

For around a grand you can buy a really nice tranny that has been built with upgradded clutches,shaft,and has the manual valve body to boot. (hold in any gear to any rpm ). Go to e-bay and look under "4R70W". the company is in NC and does not charge for a core! It has a full warrenty and everything. You could also check Performance Automatics or Art Carr. If you can do the switch youself its definetly cheaper to just buy a new one.

04-20-2004, 07:14 PM	#1
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	What auto tranny do you recomend for a 96 Stang? I posted just a while back about a friend of mine who was having problems with the auto tranny in his 96 GT. The prices shops want to just tear into his car are ridiculous, so he would like to just put a new tranny into it. He wants something better than stock but likely will not put massive amounts of power through it. I would say it will probably just see the typical bolt-ons and maybe an intake or something through its life, no power adders or anything. I am more of a 5.0 guy and haven't dealt with auto trannies much, so what do you guys recommned? __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

04-20-2004, 10:18 PM	#2
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	For just typical bolt ons, I would go with a 99+ GT trans. For a good priced trans built to his specs: http://www.reinhartautomotive.com/ __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

04-20-2004, 11:24 PM	#3
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	Cool. I will pass on the link to him. I assume the 99+ bolts right onto the 96... How much stronger are the 99+ than the 96's? I have probably seen their numbers before, but don't guess I ever paid attention to them . __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

04-21-2004, 05:10 AM	#4
surfbeast Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 415	For around a grand you can buy a really nice tranny that has been built with upgradded clutches,shaft,and has the manual valve body to boot. (hold in any gear to any rpm ). Go to e-bay and look under "4R70W". the company is in NC and does not charge for a core! It has a full warrenty and everything. You could also check Performance Automatics or Art Carr. If you can do the switch youself its definetly cheaper to just buy a new one. __________________ 98 GT / convertable -98 Saleen engine, Saleen appearance pkg. SHM cams,P&P NPI heads, and so much more!

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