Tranny 300+ HP
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Tranny 300+ HP
I am in the process of making a 331 out of a 302. My current transmission is an AOD. Its an 85 F150. I am going to make this my racing truck. What is a good manual transmission to use that will support some HP? Will a M50D work? I know where a few of these are. Also, can i use a M50D From a 300 I6 on a 5.0 without any modification?
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the lentech valvebodys work really well.the only other thing i do is i use the 4r70w wide ratio gear set and i also use the wider reverse drum so you can use the 2 in 0d band.also set end play to .010 to .020 . with a good overhaul and a premiume shift kit it should be able to hand the 331 you built.just dont use od
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just dont use od[/QUOTE]
umm...so he may as well put a c4 in then?od is ok just don't do any full throttle shifts into od.the lentech vb has an electric overdrive like an aod-e so it's od off at the strip or in town but can turn od on for highway driving.
umm...so he may as well put a c4 in then?od is ok just don't do any full throttle shifts into od.the lentech vb has an electric overdrive like an aod-e so it's od off at the strip or in town but can turn od on for highway driving.
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your right bronco.even though you can us od , but the band will burn with anything over 450 hp.i know the c-4 is a strong unit, but i like the od for street cruising.i feel the aod with a wide gear set has a better gear ratio than the c-4.everyone has there own oppinion,its just my 2 cents
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hmm, that may be worth some research. Can someone explain the stall speed of a torq converter for me? Would i need an upgrade. This truck i want to be nice to drive on the street, but able to fend for itself at the strip.
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The M5OD probably won't be enough for your engine, but the ZF5 is good for over 400 lb/ft torque, and of 3 bolt patterns, one should fit your 302. If you do go with AT, you got many choices -- I'd probably pick the E4OD, though you also need a control unit for that.
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A good conveter and (as mentioned above) a good valve body will help your AOD live longer. I would suggest keeping your transmission an automatic type for drag racing. Autos don't miss a shift (unless they're broken) and they will provide consitant 60' times, trap speeds and ET's.
Stock for stock, the E4OD will be more durable and handle more torque. But I think the cross member needs to be relocated and different (correct length) driveshaft. Also, and E4OD will need a trans controller to run it.
I'd do the valve body and converter and drive it till it blows. Then go with a built C6 if overdrive isn't a neccesity.
Stock for stock, the E4OD will be more durable and handle more torque. But I think the cross member needs to be relocated and different (correct length) driveshaft. Also, and E4OD will need a trans controller to run it.
I'd do the valve body and converter and drive it till it blows. Then go with a built C6 if overdrive isn't a neccesity.
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Originally Posted by Peter94
hmm, that may be worth some research. Can someone explain the stall speed of a torq converter for me? Would i need an upgrade. This truck i want to be nice to drive on the street, but able to fend for itself at the strip.
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Okay, right now i have everything running through the radiator, then i have the tranny lines going through that then through an aux. tranny cooler. I plan on re-doing all of this with the new engine though.