Rebuild AOD or swap to 5sp????

HiFlow5 0 · 11-01-2001, 05:24 PM

well it happened again, my tranny is starting to go.

i brought my car to a shop which was recommended by a few people to have it looked at. they said that Aamco did a bang up job on my last rebuild. so now i'm faced with the question: do i get a built AOD by lentech, or do a 5 speed swap? i like the freedom of not having to shift when in traffic and such, but i know a stick will be more fun and net better times. i think i saw a ad in muscle mustangs for a kit to do the swap for about $1600. or would it be worth it to get a lentech with a 3200 stall converter? any thoughts would be great!!!

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89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims. 14.9 at 95.07mph with stock 2.73's.

89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater!
MY89GT

dinomite · 11-01-2001, 05:32 PM

A well built AOD will handle your power just find, with room for expansion. If you do get it rebuilt, get a custom stall converter, and some better gearing (3.73), you won't be much slower than if you had a manual.

fiveohpatrol · 11-01-2001, 09:09 PM

i did the T-5 swap for a grand total of about $200, which is MUCH less than any AOD rebuild, i found a cheap used T-5 and a few other cheap parts and bought a new clutch kit/cable/pilot bearing
along with selling my AOD with about 5000 miles on a rebuild for $425

i also did all the work myself with the help of a friend who also had access to a lift (VERY nice)

although not HAVING to change gears is nice, but being able to is all the fun, i'd do the swap if i were you, im really glad i did

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88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, full exhaust,65mm TB, Nitto DR's, new best 1/4--> 13.42@106.18 (1.89 short time)

PKRWUD · 11-01-2001, 09:54 PM

Why settle for a 5 speed? Get a T56! It's only money.

Take care,
-Chris

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SLIGHTLY_INSAIN · 11-01-2001, 10:24 PM

who sells t5 swap kits. and chris i have never heard of a t56.....but then again i am kinda new at this..

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fiveohpatrol · 11-01-2001, 10:48 PM

the T56 is a 6 speed tranny with an overdrive geared to where you could have 4.30 gears and still be able to cruise on the highway at a reasonable RPM

i'm not sure exactly what is involved but i've heard its really pricey, the tranny itself is about $3000

now for the kit, www.stangparts.com has them for about $1600 with a used T-5
you can piece one together MUCH cheaper than that if you know what you need

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88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, full exhaust,65mm TB, Nitto DR's, new best 1/4--> 13.42@106.18 (1.89 short time)

SLIGHTLY_INSAIN · 11-01-2001, 11:37 PM

but thats kinda the point i dont know everything i need and a kit, as i think of them, have instructions and good fitting parts. and i dont know whats good if i go to get used parts.

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1993 white 5.0 vert
limited edition
22k on the clock
StOcK

My Mustang

PKRWUD · 11-02-2001, 02:13 AM

You can pick up a T56 at Hawaii Racing for $2195.

Take care,
-Chris

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Jeff Chambers · 11-02-2001, 07:43 AM

Talk with Len at Lentech before you do anything. There's absolutely no comparison between a Lentech and your run-of-the-mill rebuilds.

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11-01-2001, 05:24 PM	#1
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	Rebuild AOD or swap to 5sp???? well it happened again, my tranny is starting to go. i brought my car to a shop which was recommended by a few people to have it looked at. they said that Aamco did a bang up job on my last rebuild. so now i'm faced with the question: do i get a built AOD by lentech, or do a 5 speed swap? i like the freedom of not having to shift when in traffic and such, but i know a stick will be more fun and net better times. i think i saw a ad in muscle mustangs for a kit to do the swap for about $1600. or would it be worth it to get a lentech with a 3200 stall converter? any thoughts would be great!!! ------------------ 89 GT AOD w/ shift kit, B&M rachet shifter, Trickflow intake, Crane (E-type) cam, 70Tb, 75MAF, 1.6 Rockers, Pulleys, MAC headers and H-pipe, Dynomax mufflers, K&N, 3 core radiator, white face gauges, custom interior, cobra R rims. 14.9 at 95.07mph with stock 2.73's. 89LX 2.3 Notch, daily beater! MY89GT

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11-01-2001, 05:32 PM	#2
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	A well built AOD will handle your power just find, with room for expansion. If you do get it rebuilt, get a custom stall converter, and some better gearing (3.73), you won't be much slower than if you had a manual.

11-01-2001, 09:09 PM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	i did the T-5 swap for a grand total of about $200, which is MUCH less than any AOD rebuild, i found a cheap used T-5 and a few other cheap parts and bought a new clutch kit/cable/pilot bearing along with selling my AOD with about 5000 miles on a rebuild for $425 i also did all the work myself with the help of a friend who also had access to a lift (VERY nice) although not HAVING to change gears is nice, but being able to is all the fun, i'd do the swap if i were you, im really glad i did ------------------ 88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, full exhaust,65mm TB, Nitto DR's, new best 1/4--> 13.42@106.18 (1.89 short time)

11-01-2001, 09:54 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Why settle for a 5 speed? Get a T56! It's only money. Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

11-01-2001, 10:24 PM	#5
SLIGHTLY_INSAIN I AM ME!!!! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lake Forest Park wa USA Posts: 93	who sells t5 swap kits. and chris i have never heard of a t56.....but then again i am kinda new at this.. ------------------ 1993 white 5.0 vert limited edition 22k on the clock StOcK My Mustang

11-01-2001, 10:48 PM	#6
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	the T56 is a 6 speed tranny with an overdrive geared to where you could have 4.30 gears and still be able to cruise on the highway at a reasonable RPM i'm not sure exactly what is involved but i've heard its really pricey, the tranny itself is about $3000 now for the kit, www.stangparts.com has them for about $1600 with a used T-5 you can piece one together MUCH cheaper than that if you know what you need ------------------ 88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, full exhaust,65mm TB, Nitto DR's, new best 1/4--> 13.42@106.18 (1.89 short time)

11-01-2001, 11:37 PM	#7
SLIGHTLY_INSAIN I AM ME!!!! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lake Forest Park wa USA Posts: 93	but thats kinda the point i dont know everything i need and a kit, as i think of them, have instructions and good fitting parts. and i dont know whats good if i go to get used parts. ------------------ 1993 white 5.0 vert limited edition 22k on the clock StOcK My Mustang

11-02-2001, 02:13 AM	#8
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	You can pick up a T56 at Hawaii Racing for $2195. Take care, -Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: Peckerwoods Pit Stop My teams site: Jim Porter Racing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN.

11-02-2001, 07:43 AM	#9
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Talk with Len at Lentech before you do anything. There's absolutely no comparison between a Lentech and your run-of-the-mill rebuilds. ------------------ Jeff Chambers Trophy Stock #3 11.462 Seconds / 117.43 MPH Chambers Racing Team