Automatic conversion
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Automatic conversion
Has anyone ever used an automatic shifter in the floor for a Ford P/U Manual to auto conversion? What about an automatic floor shifter from a Ford Aerostar van to be used in a 1988 Ford F150 XLT Lariat that will have a 4spd automatic Tranny installed?
I am seriously having problems finding a 4spd auto steering column in South Georgia.
I am seriously having problems finding a 4spd auto steering column in South Georgia.
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From: Lima, OH
Automatic conversion
I have good news and bad news for ya. I've also been looking into this lately, and her's what I got from B&M.
You can use any 3-speed shifter, but will have to fabricate a custom cable bracket at the transmission as there are currently none made for the E4OD. You will also have to rewire the OD button to somewhere in the dash or center console (if you're making one as I am).
TrailDawg
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1993 F150 2WD
4.9L-Auto
Pro-Comp Stage-2 6" lift
Auburn Pro-Series Diff. w/4.30:1 gears
35x12.50x15 General Grabber MT's
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You can use any 3-speed shifter, but will have to fabricate a custom cable bracket at the transmission as there are currently none made for the E4OD. You will also have to rewire the OD button to somewhere in the dash or center console (if you're making one as I am).
TrailDawg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/User_files/3aaa4bac6f539876.jpg
1993 F150 2WD
4.9L-Auto
Pro-Comp Stage-2 6" lift
Auburn Pro-Series Diff. w/4.30:1 gears
35x12.50x15 General Grabber MT's
http://www.geocities.com/ProjectTrailDawg
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From: St. Paul, MN
Automatic conversion
Traildawg- he most likely has an AOD in his truck due to the year. In this case, any three speed shifters would work as the OD is controlled by the shifter itself. Take a look in Summit's catalog, they list a few for AOD's.
Dustin Siebert
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>Traildawg- he most likely has
>an AOD in his truck
>due to the year.
>In this case, any three
>speed shifters would work as
>the OD is controlled by
>the shifter itself. Take
>a look in Summit's catalog,
>they list a few for
>AOD's.
>
>Dustin Siebert
>mrlaserboy(No Email Addresses In Posts!)
>Registry: http://www.superford.org/cgi-bin/sf.cgi?uid=default&vr2=1&ID=201
>Home Page: http://www.superford.org/users/ylobronc/index.html
>'88 Bronco XLT 302EFI/AOD/BW1356/44IFS with
>8 lugs(open)/10.25 FF(Lockright locker)/4.56/6" Superlift/2"
>BL/35's-street/38.5's-trails
>2 BIG BRONCOS 4X4 CLUB -
>GREAT LAKES CHAPTER http://www.2bigbroncos.org
>
Mr Laserboy,
I currently have a worn out 5spd Mazda tranny that is going to cost about $600-$800 to rebuild the top end. I would rather spend $500 more and put in an automatic.
>an AOD in his truck
>due to the year.
>In this case, any three
>speed shifters would work as
>the OD is controlled by
>the shifter itself. Take
>a look in Summit's catalog,
>they list a few for
>AOD's.
>
>Dustin Siebert
>mrlaserboy(No Email Addresses In Posts!)
>Registry: http://www.superford.org/cgi-bin/sf.cgi?uid=default&vr2=1&ID=201
>Home Page: http://www.superford.org/users/ylobronc/index.html
>'88 Bronco XLT 302EFI/AOD/BW1356/44IFS with
>8 lugs(open)/10.25 FF(Lockright locker)/4.56/6" Superlift/2"
>BL/35's-street/38.5's-trails
>2 BIG BRONCOS 4X4 CLUB -
>GREAT LAKES CHAPTER http://www.2bigbroncos.org
>
Mr Laserboy,
I currently have a worn out 5spd Mazda tranny that is going to cost about $600-$800 to rebuild the top end. I would rather spend $500 more and put in an automatic.
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From: Lima, OH
Automatic conversion
Both B&M and Hurst make shifters and cable brackets for the AOD transmission. If you go with the E4OD trans, my post above would apply. Then there's the AODE, which is the newest rendition of the AOD (E is for the electronic controlled OD). The only shifter I've seen for this trans is B&M's Hammer, but it's a console model for Mustangs.
I'm planning to build a center console and use B&M's QuickSilver shifter for my E4OD. I'll probably go with the console model for the 70's Camaro/Firebird just for that "made to fit" look. Hope this helps some and good luck
TrailDawg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/User_files/3aaa4bac6f539876.jpg
1993 F150 2WD
4.9L-Auto
Pro-Comp Stage-2 6" lift
Auburn Pro-Series Diff. w/4.30:1 gears
35x12.50x15 General Grabber MT's
http://www.geocities.com/ProjectTrailDawg
I'm planning to build a center console and use B&M's QuickSilver shifter for my E4OD. I'll probably go with the console model for the 70's Camaro/Firebird just for that "made to fit" look. Hope this helps some and good luck
TrailDawg
https://www.ford-trucks.com/dcforum/User_files/3aaa4bac6f539876.jpg
1993 F150 2WD
4.9L-Auto
Pro-Comp Stage-2 6" lift
Auburn Pro-Series Diff. w/4.30:1 gears
35x12.50x15 General Grabber MT's
http://www.geocities.com/ProjectTrailDawg
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