AODE Shift Kits

jj_jonathon · 01-21-2003, 04:16 PM

i just started to look around at these things....most are saying quicker downstifting, higher rpm shifting, shorter and firmer shifts...and some of them kill the entire automatic process and make the shifting completely up to you....most also claim to not add extra wear on the transmission...

does anyone have any experience with shift kits for the AODE? are they worth looking into to increase performance out of my transmission...by performance i mean being able to shift it manually without hurting the hell out of my tranny...

any info you guys have on these things would be great...i know ill prolly look into a tranny cooler at some point in the near future too...are they easy to install or should i have a shop do that?

thanks for anything..
joanthon

Mach 1 · 01-21-2003, 07:17 PM

AODE are electronically controlled by a computer, so Im not sure whats involved, but I imagine its a bigger pain than an AOD. try www.baumannengineering.com

andy669 · 01-21-2003, 10:28 PM

I put a valve body shift kit in my '94, it was really no different than doing any other transmission. In fact the only difference was when pulling the valve body out, there were a few electrical plugs to pull out.

The one I got was an Art Carr. It was easy to install and shifted great while leaving it in drive. The only thing I didnt like about it was when shifting manually, it shifted soft. Im sure it was just a problem with the Art Carr kit, and not something that is associated with all of them.

If I had it to do over again, I would try a trans-go kit. It seems like a more complete kit, its priced good, and it even comes with an instructional video.

Andy

Crazy Horse GT · 01-21-2003, 10:41 PM

mach 1 thank's i contacted them, thinking about getting my aod-e rebuilt stronger, thank's for the link man, cya.

jj_jonathon · 01-21-2003, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by andy669
I put a valve body shift kit in my '94, it was really no different than doing any other transmission. In fact the only difference was when pulling the valve body out, there were a few electrical plugs to pull out.

The one I got was an Art Carr. It was easy to install and shifted great while leaving it in drive. The only thing I didnt like about it was when shifting manually, it shifted soft. Im sure it was just a problem with the Art Carr kit, and not something that is associated with all of them.

If I had it to do over again, I would try a trans-go kit. It seems like a more complete kit, its priced good, and it even comes with an instructional video.

Andy

yea...i was looking at the trans-go kit myself...i know B&M kits are horrible...they just distroy your tranny..

Mach 1 · 01-22-2003, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jj_jonathon
i know B&M kits are horrible...they just distroy your tranny..

theres nothing wrong with B&M kits, i have used many of them successfully.

rambo1025 · 08-24-2003, 05:20 AM

I just recently had a Transgo kit installed on my 01 GT, It rocks! I would recommend this kit. You have to be careful about two things when having a shift kit installed 1. Make sure that you dont have any tranny problems that already exist. 2. If your having the kit installed by a tranny guy, I would recommend you have the kit installed by a reputable guy who deals with high performance transmissions, Not some franchise transmission shop, Those guys suck!

Mach 1 · 08-24-2003, 09:38 AM

Better yet, do it yourself.

Mach 1 · 08-24-2003, 09:38 AM

Better yet, do it yourself.

Mach 1 · 08-24-2003, 09:38 AM

Better yet, do it yourself.

Mach 1 · 08-24-2003, 09:42 AM

the multiple post wasnt my fault, the site went crazy, and posted three times while i was still typing?

I was going to say, if your into the car hobby, learn to do your own work. Shift kits are a simple job, and theres no better way to learn about what makes it tick than to get in there and find out firsthand.

01-21-2003, 04:16 PM	#1
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	AODE Shift Kits i just started to look around at these things....most are saying quicker downstifting, higher rpm shifting, shorter and firmer shifts...and some of them kill the entire automatic process and make the shifting completely up to you....most also claim to not add extra wear on the transmission... does anyone have any experience with shift kits for the AODE? are they worth looking into to increase performance out of my transmission...by performance i mean being able to shift it manually without hurting the hell out of my tranny... any info you guys have on these things would be great...i know ill prolly look into a tranny cooler at some point in the near future too...are they easy to install or should i have a shop do that? thanks for anything.. joanthon __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

01-21-2003, 07:17 PM	#2
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	AODE are electronically controlled by a computer, so Im not sure whats involved, but I imagine its a bigger pain than an AOD. try www.baumannengineering.com __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

01-21-2003, 10:28 PM	#3
andy669 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Moline Il Posts: 901	I put a valve body shift kit in my '94, it was really no different than doing any other transmission. In fact the only difference was when pulling the valve body out, there were a few electrical plugs to pull out. The one I got was an Art Carr. It was easy to install and shifted great while leaving it in drive. The only thing I didnt like about it was when shifting manually, it shifted soft. Im sure it was just a problem with the Art Carr kit, and not something that is associated with all of them. If I had it to do over again, I would try a trans-go kit. It seems like a more complete kit, its priced good, and it even comes with an instructional video. Andy __________________ 88 coupe 91 LX NMRA Pure Street 5120

01-21-2003, 10:41 PM	#4
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	mach 1 thank's i contacted them, thinking about getting my aod-e rebuilt stronger, thank's for the link man, cya. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

08-24-2003, 09:38 AM	#8
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Better yet, do it yourself. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

08-24-2003, 05:20 AM	#7
rambo1025 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1	I just recently had a Transgo kit installed on my 01 GT, It rocks! I would recommend this kit. You have to be careful about two things when having a shift kit installed 1. Make sure that you dont have any tranny problems that already exist. 2. If your having the kit installed by a tranny guy, I would recommend you have the kit installed by a reputable guy who deals with high performance transmissions, Not some franchise transmission shop, Those guys suck!

08-24-2003, 09:42 AM	#11
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	the multiple post wasnt my fault, the site went crazy, and posted three times while i was still typing? I was going to say, if your into the car hobby, learn to do your own work. Shift kits are a simple job, and theres no better way to learn about what makes it tick than to get in there and find out firsthand. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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