90 lx AOD, 351

dinomite · 02-14-2001, 07:49 AM

If I were to put a 351 in my car making about 400hp, would I be able to get by with the stock AOD and a new torque converter?

dinomite · 02-16-2001, 07:38 AM

can anyone help?

Brcuda · 02-16-2001, 09:21 AM

That stock aod will not hold up. You need to have it beef up or install a t-5. If that is 400hp at the rear wheels a world class t-5 would be the way to go.

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silver_pilate · 02-16-2001, 12:04 PM

Depends on how you drive it. The first thing to go will be the OD band, maybe the input shaft. If you want to run an AOD, look into getting a Lentech. They're strong and built to last.

Reguardless, to run right, an AOD need a shift kit, a converter, gears in the back, and a good tranny cooler. Even with this, if you drive it hard, you will likely break something sometime.

--nathan

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--silver_pilate

'91 GT, Built 306, Wolverine 1087 cam, ported Windsor Jr. Irons, and all the goodies...click the link to the left to see a full list of my mods...

Tried and True 302 Being Built to Outrun You! heh heh heh...
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dinomite · 02-16-2001, 12:55 PM

i think i'll just put a t-5, how hard is that swap? What about a tremec or something?

Mach 1 · 02-16-2001, 01:33 PM

I have a GER AOD with a stallion converter and it has performed well. This is the cheapest way to have a bullutproof AOD combo.
www.gerperformance.com

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

macx · 02-17-2001, 01:37 PM

www.baumannengineering.com has lots of good Ford auto trans tech info.AOD's can be built, but other options are better - i.e. AOD/E with electric control box, or Lentech w/their 10" lockup converter. also check lentech's valve bodies.

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02-16-2001, 07:38 AM	#2
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	can anyone help?

02-16-2001, 09:21 AM	#3
Brcuda Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: St. Louis,Mo. USA Posts: 37	That stock aod will not hold up. You need to have it beef up or install a t-5. If that is 400hp at the rear wheels a world class t-5 would be the way to go. ------------------ Kenne Bell supercharged stang 93LX (the perfect sleeper) Named Wheezer 11.901@117.40 on BFGs/w 1.71 60's

02-16-2001, 12:04 PM	#4
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	Depends on how you drive it. The first thing to go will be the OD band, maybe the input shaft. If you want to run an AOD, look into getting a Lentech. They're strong and built to last. Reguardless, to run right, an AOD need a shift kit, a converter, gears in the back, and a good tranny cooler. Even with this, if you drive it hard, you will likely break something sometime. --nathan ------------------ --silver_pilate '91 GT, Built 306, Wolverine 1087 cam, ported Windsor Jr. Irons, and all the goodies...click the link to the left to see a full list of my mods... Tried and True 302 Being Built to Outrun You! heh heh heh... --Texas Panhandle-- Check out my site

02-16-2001, 12:55 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	i think i'll just put a t-5, how hard is that swap? What about a tremec or something?

02-16-2001, 01:33 PM	#6
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I have a GER AOD with a stallion converter and it has performed well. This is the cheapest way to have a bullutproof AOD combo. www.gerperformance.com ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

02-17-2001, 01:37 PM	#7
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	www.baumannengineering.com has lots of good Ford auto trans tech info.AOD's can be built, but other options are better - i.e. AOD/E with electric control box, or Lentech w/their 10" lockup converter. also check lentech's valve bodies.