Swapping in an AOD tranny?
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Swapping in an AOD tranny?
We have what I believe to be a C6 in our 1985 4x4 F150, which works fine but the question I have is, is there a bolt in tranny from something else that will give the AOD option i.e the 4 speeds instead of the 3. We use our truck to pull our horse trailer and I would love to get a lower RPM cruising on the highway.
I tried searching this forum but I didn't have any luck really understanding what I was seeing.
I tried searching this forum but I didn't have any luck really understanding what I was seeing.
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What motor is in the truck?
If it's a SBF or I6 then an AOD will bolt right in(with the matching x-fer case, chassis crossmember, and driveshafts). But in stock form it's not built to tow a heavy load in OD so you'll have to spend some $$ beefing it up. A better option would be to swap in a ZF 5-speed manual, that will give you OD with the strength to tow a load.
If it's a SBF or I6 then an AOD will bolt right in(with the matching x-fer case, chassis crossmember, and driveshafts). But in stock form it's not built to tow a heavy load in OD so you'll have to spend some $$ beefing it up. A better option would be to swap in a ZF 5-speed manual, that will give you OD with the strength to tow a load.
#3
It has the 351 in it. I hear you about the manual but since it is my daughters truck which we are using to teach her to drive I really need to stay with the automatic. I don't mind changing a few things, if I had I could get new driveshafts made up. I just don't want to get into a complete chopshop rebuild.
#4
And AOD beefed for towing in a 4x4: $2000 or so
TCI Auto: AOD StreetFighter® Transmission 4X4
AODs from '88-93 are the better ones, but for your application, I'd just suck it up with the C6.
TCI Auto: AOD StreetFighter® Transmission 4X4
AODs from '88-93 are the better ones, but for your application, I'd just suck it up with the C6.
#6
they had a E4od-I would not recommend-they are electronic shifted you'll need the computer and a bunch of wiring-they also had an aode which I know nothing about other than a lot of bad reps on forums I got to -maybe a bolt on overdrive unit that will go behind the trans -remember hearing about them way back-if available you will have to shorten the driveshaft
#7
AODE and 4R70W, electronic, probably need to be beefed up and a controller:
AODE and 4R70W Performance Products - Baumann Electronic Controls
E4OD, huge but strong trans, electronic, needs a controller. You can find info on it at the above link as well.
OD unit: Gear Vendors is the only game for that afaik, $3000.
Drive shaft mods? Sure. The least of your worries.
AODE and 4R70W Performance Products - Baumann Electronic Controls
E4OD, huge but strong trans, electronic, needs a controller. You can find info on it at the above link as well.
OD unit: Gear Vendors is the only game for that afaik, $3000.
Drive shaft mods? Sure. The least of your worries.
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