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Jeff Chambers · 12-15-2001, 09:06 AM

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I'd have to agree on the 3.73's. Its just not enough for the AOD in a heavy stock car. 4.10's at the minimum.

For the mostly stock setup, an off-the-shelf converter may work out OK, but I've never had a B&M so if others have had bad experiences you should probably take their advice on the PI. If you call one of these companies and talk with their tech department, they can probably hook you up with the best converter for your car. The worst thing is to over-do the stall. If its below stall all the time, its slipping and that means heat. Heat is the AOD's worst enemy.

I would think that the PA valvebody has got to be better than stock. For a street/strip I definitely have to throw my $0.02 in on the Lentech. They're 1,2,3/4 manual shift pattern saves the abuse inflicted by the AOD shuffle. With the TV cable, the Lentech still maintains full automatic operation as well. The best of both worlds for a daily driven, raced on the weekend car.

12-15-2001, 09:06 AM	#8
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	88, Got your email, check your inbox for my reply. I'd have to agree on the 3.73's. Its just not enough for the AOD in a heavy stock car. 4.10's at the minimum. For the mostly stock setup, an off-the-shelf converter may work out OK, but I've never had a B&M so if others have had bad experiences you should probably take their advice on the PI. If you call one of these companies and talk with their tech department, they can probably hook you up with the best converter for your car. The worst thing is to over-do the stall. If its below stall all the time, its slipping and that means heat. Heat is the AOD's worst enemy. I would think that the PA valvebody has got to be better than stock. For a street/strip I definitely have to throw my $0.02 in on the Lentech. They're 1,2,3/4 manual shift pattern saves the abuse inflicted by the AOD shuffle. With the TV cable, the Lentech still maintains full automatic operation as well. The best of both worlds for a daily driven, raced on the weekend car. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"