AOD Trans Swap
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
AOD Trans Swap
I'm new to this site, and I have a 1972 Ford F250. I'm interested if anyone has swapped from the C6 to the AOD and what motor they had. I'm running the 360. So any info you guys can provide would be awesome and much appreciated. Thanks all.
Super Moderator
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,481
Likes: 2,801
AOD Transmission from PATC, AOD Transmissions
What mpg do you get now? 9? 10?. Do the math--if you picked up 20% and got up to 11 or 12, would it pay for the change? Keep in mind a decent AOD isn't free. And if you buy one, the '88-'93 units from behind a V8 or from a truck are the ones to get--early units are trouble.
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: SW Florida
To me one of the benefits beyond mileage is drivability; the fun of being able to drive it at 80 mph on the interstate without having the motor at 3200 rpms. If you compare spending 1500 to 2K on a swap like this to making payments on something newer, and if you really enjoy the truck, then for years and years long after the swap is paid for you'll enjoy driving it.
Just spend the money and do it right and you'll enjoy it for a long time.
Just spend the money and do it right and you'll enjoy it for a long time.
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
So I will need an adapter for it. I was looking at Monster Transmission and they sell a kit that is roughly two grand for the entire kit to be swapped. And right now I have a fairly unfriendly to the highway gear, so that is a large part of the reason I wanna do the swap. Money isn't really an issue, I'm planning on pulling the 360 and putting in a new remaned one anyway. So I got step one outta the way, the linkage, adapter plate, how about the trans tunnel? Is that gonna need to change? The C6 I have anyway is going down the toilet, so this is gonna also be outta need, more than want.
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
Likes: 5
From: The hills of No. Calif.
You might consider staying with a C6 but putting an overdrive behind it. A used Gear Vendors can often be had pretty reasonable, and there is also the Doug Nash/US Gear unit that can be found used. I've seen a few of these, and have one sitting waiting for me whenever I feel like bothering to go pick it up. Here's a little explanation of the differences and similarities:
Auxiliary transmissions
Auxiliary transmissions
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
Yeah, I had pondered using a gear vendor, but I choose not to simply cause it will wind up costing me more in the long run with the new drive shaft, new transmission, and gear vendor unit. So it wasn't really worth it to me. Plus all I really need is that extra gear, I don't need to split all my gears. Though, I may consider one for my Merc. 
Trending Topics
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
Likes: 5
From: The hills of No. Calif.
I rarely use it for more than to overdrive 4th, though often third as well if I'm pulling a hill while in O/D and need as lower gear, I'll just leave it engaged and downshift the tranny. I was able to piece together a driveshaft from parts I had around so that wound up costing me nothing but my time and some u-joints.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Hotshot
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 12,170
Likes: 5
From: The hills of No. Calif.
No, I was talking about the Doug Nash/US Gear unit that goes on the back of a C6. My ex-boss has one sitting outside the shop that he said I could haul away. That's my favorite price, for that, I'd figure out a way to make it work if I didn't already have the GV unit in the truck.
I've seen the GV units selling used on craigslist for anywhere from about $600 up to $1500.
I've seen the GV units selling used on craigslist for anywhere from about $600 up to $1500.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Kelly Burleson
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Dec 18, 2014 09:13 AM
RP27G8G
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Oct 23, 2006 09:43 AM
witdog2020
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
5
Jan 9, 2006 07:47 AM
ktlspop
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Mar 23, 2005 08:08 AM
Katmandu
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Aug 22, 2004 11:25 PM
