I was wondering if the AOD in our cars can be upgraded cheaply with a Mustang specific valve body and a mild Torque converter? Nothing trying to make it super quick, but if I could firm up the shifts AND extended the rpm before it shifts that would be great. I do plan on upgrading the entire trans with a Monster rebuild kit in the future but for now was thinking if this would work.
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I believe the mustang governor would provide an extra 500 rpm before shift on WOT although the stock cam wont really put much farther anyways. A higher stall with a torque converter wouldn't necessarily provide firmer shifts, but only create more heat and put it further in it's powerband even though the stock is well paired with the stock cam. A shift kit would create firmer shifts assuming you dont screw up the drilling and install. A new valvebody would be the best idea.
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The stock shift scheduling is kind of lame, and the torque converter stalls very low. The stock engine has a very low peak torque rpm though, so its not inappropriate for it. With an engine that will turn a couple rpm or has a higher rpm torque peak, it would do well with a higher stall converter.
So the short answer is yes. Silverfox makes a nice valve body.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Ive done the shift kit route as well as the higher revving governor. Just get a silver fox valve body and be done with it. Save the money and hassle and just get the right thing to begin with.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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That's why i was asking...didn't know some one already made a worthy usable valve body.
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1999 Expedition EB mildy lifted on 33" Toyo's
2012 4Runner Trail, 33" Duratracs, KDSS,lifted and louder.Comment
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Its the route I should have went. Ultimately going manual transmission with my car now.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Yeah i don't wanna go manual..not that I'm against them but that's not what my dad and I talked about years ago. Also for the price of that silver fox VB....dude at 275 bucks I'll be ordering one before the end of the month!
Sent while like doing stuff and what not.1990 Crown Vic - Lowered, E303 cammed, Short tube headers, H-pipe and Thursh welded mufflers dumped....MANY UPDATES COMING
1999 Expedition EB mildy lifted on 33" Toyo's
2012 4Runner Trail, 33" Duratracs, KDSS,lifted and louder.Comment
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He has one with an electric overdrive lock out option too. I have one in my Mark VII. Haven't hooked up the OD lockout yet, and it needs adjustment to get the 1-2 shift where it belongs but it seems promising. I stuck it in there to fix a problem that cropped up after a shift kit install lost most of the gears. I have 4 speeds now but I never spent the time to dial it in and the car has been otherwise occupied for some time now.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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That's probably because the valve body that's in your Mark was set up for my vic haha. I love my silverfox valve body. I've never driven another AOD that shifted so crisp.Originally posted by gadget73 View PostComment
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Maybe, but that 3200 rpm 1-2 shift at full throttle sucks ballsack and it needs to be adjusted. I don't think the motor in your car is enough different to make the shift points that screwed up. The 2-3 is fine.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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My 1991 GM trans is slipping while going into 4th and now, while on hills, it slips going into 3rd. If I need a rebuild, is there a known kit that is longer lasting than the stock Ford stuff? I'm not looking for performance enhancement, just want some quality parts.Comment
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Which one and type of shifter?Originally posted by 87gtVIC View Post
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Yeah damn it, noticed the trans in my "new" car isn't as tight as the other one was, even though it's got way less miles. Even has the brass bushing in it when I got it, but who knows how long the shitty one was in there before that happened. Oh well, may just order the silver fox VB, goddamn it...
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In the air. Either TKO of some sort or a new t5z. Hurst shifter. Weary about the tko because of tranny cross member modifications.Originally posted by BigMikeIT View Post~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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I've heard wonderful things about the A5 Astro transmissions, especially those build in the G-Force cases - near indestructible and rated to up and above 650hp.
1985 LTD Crown Vic, factory hard top, 302 soon to be gt40p headed (lightly ported & blended), summit brand stealth (port matched), stock cam, summit annular 600cfm VS, dual exhaust, 3.55 LSD, AOD, electric fan swap, tan interior.Comment
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