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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 11:14 AM
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C-6 vs A4LD

I have an 86 F150...Im planning on doin a lil bit of a restoration. But my question is im gonna do some work to the 5.0 it has, I was thinking of going with something similar of an early 90s mustang 5.0, so what tranny should I go for? for overall performance??? the truck has a A4LD now but I also have a C-6 in my garage. So what do yall think?? Any other suggestions are welcome???

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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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A4LD in an F150? Didn't know that, thought they were Ranger/Aerostar etc.

If you are going to repower with an '88-'93 Mustang 5.0, find one with the automatic attached. It will be an AOD, and the '88-'93 AOD from behind a V8 is the best one offered from the factory. You can beef it up on top of that.

Otherwise, if you are going to go 3 speed, use the C4. Smaller, lighter, uses less power, strong enough for your application.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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Ford never installed an A4LD in an F150. They did install a lot of AODs.....
 
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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A A4ld behind a 302? That WILL GERNADE the OD basket really fast!
 
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