Here's another good link:
Baumann Engineering. Excellent information on upgrading and protecting the AOD. IT's the place I learned how to properly set TV pressure and why AODs commonly fail. Notice that my AOD decided to take a crap a week ago. No warning or anything just
POW! and no drive or reverse at all. This will be the THIRD time this AOD is getting rebuilt, but I'm going to make sure it's the last, too.
The OD band and input drum are the weakest parts for sure, which is why I plan on getting that upgraded to a stamped police-duty drum & band. The servo should also be upgraded to the "A" piston & cover for maximum durability.
With converters, you get what you pay for. That's the universal rule with them. If you want a good one get a
Precision Industries. The biggest decision you have to make is the stall speed and lockup or not. If you drive it everyday and want mileage (and less heat, number one enemy of automatics), get a lockup. Your camshaft will determine more than anything what stall you need. Hope this helps ya out!
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Capri306, Moderator, The Mustang Works Online
1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73
1987 Mustang LX Notch 