AOD Shuffle hurt Tranny?

Sonics2042 · 09-26-2001, 02:24 PM

I was concerned about how hard the AOD shuffle is on the tranny? My tranmission is basically in perfect shape right now, and i don't want to mess something up.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Sonics2042

NoSlow5.0 · 09-26-2001, 04:19 PM

I have a T-5 so my word is not scripture or anything. But i have heard that over time (and not long time) it will hurt. My friends AOD was toasted from it after about a year, using it when at the track and street racing, not much though. Just what i've seen/heard. Light Em Up!!!

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BearStang · 09-26-2001, 04:42 PM

Be careful! I had an '87 GT with the AOD. After using the AOD shuffle sparingly for a couple months, I burned 2nd gear. $1100 for a rebuild and shift kit. You may want to contact Level 10 Performance if you plan on putting serious power through it.

PGkelly · 09-26-2001, 05:27 PM

but who cares if it gets hurt, it's just an AOD! the short answer is yes, it will hurt your transmission. but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do it--it hurts it by inflicting excess wear on the transmission, not by any act of it's own. just don't do it all the time, you should be fine for a while.

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fiveohpatrol · 09-26-2001, 05:55 PM

i used to have an AOD in my car, and after a rebuild i did the 1-d-1 shift ALL the time, i'd say half of the time i shifted it myself just cause i like to have control (and just incase a camaro comes out of nowhere

) i drove it like this for a year and about 10-15k miles before i swapped it for a T-5, it was still very strong when i pulled it out.
i worked at a ford dealer this summer and both of the tranny guys there (both big into stangs) said that it will burn out the overdrive band, if i remember correctly when you do the shift, it momentarily engages that band and therefore can burn it up easier. i'd say go for it anyway, i did and with a stock rebuild it held up perfect.
if you want to be sure, get a lentech valve body, or if you want complete peace of mind about the tranny, get a whole lentech AOD.
later

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88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframes, 65mm TB, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph f/p, Crane Adj.FPR, Nitto drag radials, best 1/4--> 13.76@101.4 on a 2.17 60ft

macx · 09-26-2001, 10:35 PM

It is harmful to any AOD type OD trans 98 and older because the exhaust flow from the direct
clutch cylinder is too slow.

09-26-2001, 02:24 PM	#1
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	AOD Shuffle hurt Tranny? I was concerned about how hard the AOD shuffle is on the tranny? My tranmission is basically in perfect shape right now, and i don't want to mess something up. Any ideas? Thanks, Sonics2042

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09-26-2001, 04:19 PM	#2
NoSlow5.0 YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jonesboro,Georgia,USA (Providence, Ri) Posts: 868	I have a T-5 so my word is not scripture or anything. But i have heard that over time (and not long time) it will hurt. My friends AOD was toasted from it after about a year, using it when at the track and street racing, not much though. Just what i've seen/heard. Light Em Up!!! ------------------ My 87 GT....Marbles AIM: Marbles87Fox Light Em Up!!!

09-26-2001, 04:42 PM	#3
BearStang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 36	Be careful! I had an '87 GT with the AOD. After using the AOD shuffle sparingly for a couple months, I burned 2nd gear. $1100 for a rebuild and shift kit. You may want to contact Level 10 Performance if you plan on putting serious power through it.

09-26-2001, 05:27 PM	#4
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	but who cares if it gets hurt, it's just an AOD! the short answer is yes, it will hurt your transmission. but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do it--it hurts it by inflicting excess wear on the transmission, not by any act of it's own. just don't do it all the time, you should be fine for a while. ------------------ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

09-26-2001, 05:55 PM	#5
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	i used to have an AOD in my car, and after a rebuild i did the 1-d-1 shift ALL the time, i'd say half of the time i shifted it myself just cause i like to have control (and just incase a camaro comes out of nowhere ) i drove it like this for a year and about 10-15k miles before i swapped it for a T-5, it was still very strong when i pulled it out. i worked at a ford dealer this summer and both of the tranny guys there (both big into stangs) said that it will burn out the overdrive band, if i remember correctly when you do the shift, it momentarily engages that band and therefore can burn it up easier. i'd say go for it anyway, i did and with a stock rebuild it held up perfect. if you want to be sure, get a lentech valve body, or if you want complete peace of mind about the tranny, get a whole lentech AOD. later ------------------ 88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframes, 65mm TB, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph f/p, Crane Adj.FPR, Nitto drag radials, best 1/4--> 13.76@101.4 on a 2.17 60ft

09-26-2001, 10:35 PM	#6
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	It is harmful to any AOD type OD trans 98 and older because the exhaust flow from the direct clutch cylinder is too slow.