AOD guys, help

Mike_W · 02-13-2002, 12:07 PM

I'm thinking of buying a AOD for $300, the guy says it's out of a 93 with 50,000 miles and has a shift kit in it. He said theres a detent cable(? he said cable that goes to TB, sounds like throttle pressure cable) something thats broke, i'll find out more about that in a latter. How do I know it's an AOD and not an AODE or even the 4 cyl (A4LD or something)? Can I visably tell? I plan on buying a good manual VB, I don't think they make reverse pattern? I don't know how the OD will work with it, does the "electronic OD delete" mean that I can push a button to turn it on and off? Because it still is a three speed shifter right? Speaking of shifters, which one? I know the hammer fits, but I hear the ratcheting shifters are sloppy and the only gate shifter I seen that will fit is the B&M pro stick (are there any others?). I also don't want to tear up my console, so what is the best fitting shifter?

Jeff Chambers · 02-13-2002, 01:14 PM

Pro-stick won't fit in the stock console opening (the lever will hit the radio). I had to cut my console to place the PS where the ashtray was then I made a nice cover to go in the old shifter opening. Electronic O/D delete will be an ON-OFF switch. Cable to the TB is the TV cable and indeed controls downshifts. AODE won't have the TV since downshifts are controlled via the computer and TPS sensor. Go with the Lentech VB if you have the chance.

HiFlow5 0 · 02-13-2002, 04:52 PM

the AOD is a bigger beefer tranny then the A4LD. the 4cyl A4LD has shift patterns 1, 2, 3, OD, N, R. the AOD goes 1-2, 3, OD, N, R. that will help determine its a AOD. i have the B&M rachet shifter and after getting use to the rachet action i like it better then the stock one. its quicker and is not sloppy. plus the looks are a lot better then that stock one.

silver_pilate · 02-13-2002, 06:09 PM

You acutally don't have to get a shifter if you don't want one.

The Lentech valve body will with electric OD delete will work with the stock shifter. "1" remains first gear only. "D" becomes second gear only. "OD" becomes third gear only as long as the electric OD delete switch is activated. When you're done racing and are at a suitable highway cruising speed, you flip the switch to engage overdrive in the "OD" position electronically. When you're in town or when your racing, keep the overdrive locked out.

Everything I've heard about the Lentech VB has been great. Shifts and custom tailored to your order and occur crisply without delay.

--nathan

02-13-2002, 12:07 PM	#1
Mike_W Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterling Hgts, MI, U.S. Posts: 64	AOD guys, help I'm thinking of buying a AOD for $300, the guy says it's out of a 93 with 50,000 miles and has a shift kit in it. He said theres a detent cable(? he said cable that goes to TB, sounds like throttle pressure cable) something thats broke, i'll find out more about that in a latter. How do I know it's an AOD and not an AODE or even the 4 cyl (A4LD or something)? Can I visably tell? I plan on buying a good manual VB, I don't think they make reverse pattern? I don't know how the OD will work with it, does the "electronic OD delete" mean that I can push a button to turn it on and off? Because it still is a three speed shifter right? Speaking of shifters, which one? I know the hammer fits, but I hear the ratcheting shifters are sloppy and the only gate shifter I seen that will fit is the B&M pro stick (are there any others?). I also don't want to tear up my console, so what is the best fitting shifter? __________________ 90LX, AOD - Lentech Strip term. VB, PI Stallion & the Hammer, Vortech V2-SQ, AFM powerpipe, Holley Intake, Twisted Wedge Stage1, X-303, Chrome Cobra r's, Mark 8 fan & 3G alt. 12.0 @ 121 old T-5 time 450 rwhp & 400 rwtq w/T-5 11.8@119 2003 AOD time

02-13-2002, 01:14 PM	#2
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Pro-stick won't fit in the stock console opening (the lever will hit the radio). I had to cut my console to place the PS where the ashtray was then I made a nice cover to go in the old shifter opening. Electronic O/D delete will be an ON-OFF switch. Cable to the TB is the TV cable and indeed controls downshifts. AODE won't have the TV since downshifts are controlled via the computer and TPS sensor. Go with the Lentech VB if you have the chance. __________________ 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!"

02-13-2002, 04:52 PM	#3
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	the AOD is a bigger beefer tranny then the A4LD. the 4cyl A4LD has shift patterns 1, 2, 3, OD, N, R. the AOD goes 1-2, 3, OD, N, R. that will help determine its a AOD. i have the B&M rachet shifter and after getting use to the rachet action i like it better then the stock one. its quicker and is not sloppy. plus the looks are a lot better then that stock one. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

02-13-2002, 06:09 PM	#4
silver_pilate DURKA DURKA!! Join Date: Sep 1997 Location: Lubbock, TX...(TX panhandle) Posts: 1,418	You acutally don't have to get a shifter if you don't want one. The Lentech valve body will with electric OD delete will work with the stock shifter. "1" remains first gear only. "D" becomes second gear only. "OD" becomes third gear only as long as the electric OD delete switch is activated. When you're done racing and are at a suitable highway cruising speed, you flip the switch to engage overdrive in the "OD" position electronically. When you're in town or when your racing, keep the overdrive locked out. Everything I've heard about the Lentech VB has been great. Shifts and custom tailored to your order and occur crisply without delay. --nathan __________________ '91 GT, Coast 347, 9.5:1 compression, full intake, Wolverine 1087 cam, exhaust, Keith Craft ported Windsor Jr. Irons (235 cfm intake, 195 cfm exhaust), AOD, PI 3500 converter, Lentech valve body, 3.73's (4.10's in the works), and Yokohama ES100's out back. Daily Car: '04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 6MT

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