automatic Overdrive me PLEASE????
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automatic Overdrive me PLEASE????
I was just wondering if there is an aftermarket controler for the e4od i am contemplating installing the e40d with the cure to make it shift right however i still need an aftermarket controler were i dont have fuel injection. anyhelps would be great i am totaly fixing this truck up.
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Aftermarket controller, just send money:
E4OD and 4R100E Performance Products
There are other OD automatics, what engine and what are you going to do with the vehicle?
E4OD and 4R100E Performance Products
There are other OD automatics, what engine and what are you going to do with the vehicle?
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'88-'93 are the years after Ford "fixed" most of the early issues. The AOD can be beefed up. Even a stock AOD will work fine in your application, as per your other posts. For far less money than the E4OD and trimings, some beef can be added to the AOD if you feel the need.
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I priced the controller for my own truck and it was in the $400 dollar range for a big block. You could get an early AOD from a 82-85, they did not require a controller to run the OD. I need the controller because they didn't build a AOD for the big block till 87 and they were all electronic. As for durability, I had the same questions as you, but my local tranny God says they were not as bad as belived and that if they are rebuilt well can take a sevre pounding with alot of HP. JMO
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If i got a 88 version of the AOD wouldnt i still need a controller because of the fact if i am not mistaken 88 would be a fuel injected engine and there fore would have a computer controlled tranny
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For the 86 and older, they used the computer to shift the trans. 85 and older won't need to install a controller. I'd look for the tranny out of a T-bird or cougar. I think the truck came with electronic OD in 85. I have a good memory ----------but it's short.
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'93 is the last year of the non-E AOD. Followed by the AOD-E and 4R70W.
The beefup trick is to use 4R70W parts in an AOD case, for a stronger non-electronic OD trans.
Info here:
TCI - Ford AOD, AODE and 4R70W
The beefup trick is to use 4R70W parts in an AOD case, for a stronger non-electronic OD trans.
Info here:
TCI - Ford AOD, AODE and 4R70W
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No controller is needed for an AOD. After the AOD was discontinued, the AODE was introduced, then the 4R70W. The AOD uses a cable operated throttle valve to control pressure and shift points. If you use an AOD on an older vehicle, all you will need is an aftermarket TV cable to connect to your carb, like the one made by Lokar (easy set up). The TV cable is critical to the AOD transmission, without it, the AOD will burn up in only a couple of miles. Baumann Electronic Controls (Electronic Performance Products -- Baumann Electronic Controls, LLC) makes a stand alone controller to use a AODE in an older vehicle, they also carry AOD parts. They manufacture great products and have great customer service. If you are serious about this swap, give them a call, they will probably try and convince you to go AODE or 4R70W. The AOD can be built to take some moderate abuse, but stock, craps out around 300hp. The AODE & 4R70W can handle over 400hp in stock form. It's true you can run the 4R70W internals in an AOD to beef it up, and you'll also have a lower 1st gear than the stock AOD (I have this mod on My Son's F150)
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i have heard of the weak AOD, but my truck has a AOD, but i got mine rebuilt so it would have the longer output shaft (because i am using it on my 4x4 truck) and they also upgraded it with a shift kit and extra clutch packs and other parts to beef up the AOD, and my truck is a 1977 F-150 short box 4x4, it has a 1971 Torino 302w in front of the AOD, also when the transmission shop was rebuilding mine, they said it was a Lincoln AOD, also its a early one, there is no need for computers or controllers, which is nice, since i hate computers, and i even got a later early 90s transfer case connection adapter from the junkyard, and guess what, it bolted right up to the early AOD and to the 1977 NP205! luckily the bolt pattern never changed, i just had to do a easy quick grind, so the 4x4 shifter cleared the adapter,
i think any AOD will make a good transmission, just make sure its a good one, which is difficult, a rebuild is the best bet, since you then will know whats inside, and its tough enough for you, anyways good luck, good fuel mileage is a tough thing to get in these old trucks, but they can be improved and make some gains,
-Brent
i think any AOD will make a good transmission, just make sure its a good one, which is difficult, a rebuild is the best bet, since you then will know whats inside, and its tough enough for you, anyways good luck, good fuel mileage is a tough thing to get in these old trucks, but they can be improved and make some gains,
-Brent
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According to the TCI site and some others, the '88 to '93 boxes are preferred. Early transmissions had oiling and other issues.
Added beef is a good idea anyway. But, keep in mind the OP is not building a racer or tow rig, it's a DD light duty application.
Added beef is a good idea anyway. But, keep in mind the OP is not building a racer or tow rig, it's a DD light duty application.
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all i know is mine cost me 800 bucks to have mine rebuilt and toughened up and the tail stock swapped out for the longer 4x4 one, that is fairly cheap for a new transmission, i am sure he can easily get a AOD rebuilt and toughened up for under or around a grand, also the op did not say what his budget is? i know its a daily driver and so is my truck, but i figure around a 1000 bucks is a easy target when you get into transmissions, also if the original poster is not concerned with the AOD's strength then why is he worried about the strength if it ???? if his truck isn't a tow rig or race truck? all i know is the AOD is the best bet and best bang for your money when it comes to overdrive transmissions, unless you want to get into 1000s of dollars with a modded c6 that has overdrive, or some other expensive transmission that may need a cpu to even work, just saying
-Brent
-Brent