5 speed conversion to AOD

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Originally posted by Jeff Chambers
Computer does not need to be changed. In fact, you're best off if you can put an A9L from a manual car in it. X-pipe, headers, nothing else needs to be changed. Here's what you'll need:

AOD transmission
Torque converter
Flex plate w/ bolts
AOD block plate
dispstick w/ tube
transmission cooler (or equipped radiator)
cooler lines
TV cable (unless full manual valve body)
shifter w/ cable

The manual computer can stay. The manual cross member can be modified, and the manual speedometer cable will reach, although its a tight stretch. The manual electrical harness works but you'll need the AOD pigtail that goes from the body harness to the transmission.

You don't even have to change pedal assemblies if you don't want to. I tucked my clutch cable behind the carpet for more than a year before I finally swapped out pedal assemblies.

BTW: You'll also have to jumper the neutral safety switches for the clutch pedal when you do swap out the pedals. There's actually two switches that need to go from normally open to normally closed for the shifter park/nuetral function to work properly.

I already have a A9L in my car, I was just told that it would not work. I was also told that I would have to cut up the trans tunnel, is this true?

One more thing here's a little more info: The car is a 1990 mustang GT 5 spd. I want to convert it over to an LX automatic. I have already got the LX front & rear bumper, taillights, all the side moldings, both LX front fenders, and the LX hatch because of the spoiler. Would I be better off just selling the car and buying a LX auto? I know I have a lot of work a head of me but I have had the car for 8 years and hate to get rid of it.

Thanks for all the help guys.