OD auto for FE ??
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5th Wheeling
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OD auto for FE ??
Is there a modern 4 speed overdrive automatic trans that can be used with the old FE (361, 390) engines?? Straight bolt up, or is an adapter needed?
Or am I stuck with running a C6 and turning like 3200 rpm on the expressway?? Yes I know I could run 2.5:1 gears in the rear end and cruise at a decent rpm on the expressway, but I'd also like to be able to move, not crawl, away from a stoplight.
Piper106
Or am I stuck with running a C6 and turning like 3200 rpm on the expressway?? Yes I know I could run 2.5:1 gears in the rear end and cruise at a decent rpm on the expressway, but I'd also like to be able to move, not crawl, away from a stoplight.
Piper106
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Or the high priced alternative:
http://www.gearvendors.com/
They may be competitive vs. a rebuilt AOD.
I think the AOD has a locking torque converter which you won't get staying with the C6, but who needs it anyway after all these years...
http://www.gearvendors.com/
They may be competitive vs. a rebuilt AOD.
I think the AOD has a locking torque converter which you won't get staying with the C6, but who needs it anyway after all these years...
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Doug, The answer is no to your question. Which FE are you running. I have a 3.00 rear in my truck and like it pretty good. I pull a 18 ft. car hauler with F150s on the back every now and again. I haven't done a check empty but did get 13.9 pulling the trailer empty down near the coast on very flat land while maintaing 70 mph.
John
John
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Huh - Why Not I'm just one of many that have AOD - FE
Originally Posted by jowilker
Doug, The answer is no to your question. Which FE are you running. I have a 3.00 rear in my truck and like it pretty good. I pull a 18 ft. car hauler with F150s on the back every now and again. I haven't done a check empty but did get 13.9 pulling the trailer empty down near the coast on very flat land while maintaing 70 mph.
John
John
