89 Tbird Sc AOD transmission behind 70 351C

[Cougar20th 11]

Does anyone know of any issues with using a AOD from a 89 tbirdsc behind a 351C. Thats my plan at this point instead of the fmx that came in my 69.

 

I know that the crossmember will need to be replaced. What about the flexplate? or do I juse use the one that was on the supercharged 3.8

[miketyler 15]

89 model should be ok, and I think Super Coupes have one of the ideal AOD's for conversion with beefed up planetary assembly and other performance hardware. I think you need to keep the 351C FMX plate. Its externally balanced and is critical to the 351C operation

[Cougar20th 11]

what would you use for a shifter, I would like the stock look but be able to access all the lower gears as well.

[miketyler 15]

I'm pretty sure your stock floor shifter will work. they have conversion shift rods you can buy to do that or they are easy to make.

[miketyler 15]

I'm pretty sure your stock floor shifter will work. they have conversion shift rods you can buy to do that or they are easy to make.

[miketyler 15]

I'm pretty sure your stock floor shifter will work. they have conversion shift rods you can buy to do that or they are easy to make.

[stangs-R-me 121]

If it is a regular AOD (not AODE) then it has the same number of positions / detents ... there is not an extra one because of the added gear.

 

It has been 18 years since I last had and AOD but I think it goes "P, R, N OD, D, 1".

 

Are you certain a 3.8L V6 bellhousing bolt pattern is the same as a small block V8 ??

 

If so, thats good to know but funny I never knew this after owning four 3.8L powered Fords since 1994. Not that I was ever looking into tranny swaps, but I think I would have at least read or heard of this little bit of knowledge at some point.

 

Doug

[stangs-R-me 121]

If it is a regular AOD (not AODE) then it has the same number of positions / detents ... there is not an extra one because of the added gear.

 

It has been 18 years since I last had and AOD but I think it goes "P, R, N OD, D, 1".

 

Are you certain a 3.8L V6 bellhousing bolt pattern is the same as a small block V8 ??

 

If so, thats good to know but funny I never knew this after owning four 3.8L powered Fords since 1994. Not that I was ever looking into tranny swaps, but I think I would have at least read or heard of this little bit of knowledge at some point.

 

Doug

[stangs-R-me 121]

If it is a regular AOD (not AODE) then it has the same number of positions / detents ... there is not an extra one because of the added gear.

 

It has been 18 years since I last had and AOD but I think it goes "P, R, N OD, D, 1".

 

Are you certain a 3.8L V6 bellhousing bolt pattern is the same as a small block V8 ??

 

If so, thats good to know but funny I never knew this after owning four 3.8L powered Fords since 1994. Not that I was ever looking into tranny swaps, but I think I would have at least read or heard of this little bit of knowledge at some point.

 

Doug

[CG in TX 16]

You can use your stock shifter with the Performance Automatic AOD shift linkage kit. I bought one but ended up using a rachet shifter. I have the brand new AOD linkage kit listed now on fleebay item #130645900849 if interested.

[CG in TX 16]

You can use your stock shifter with the Performance Automatic AOD shift linkage kit. I bought one but ended up using a rachet shifter. I have the brand new AOD linkage kit listed now on fleebay item #130645900849 if interested.

[CG in TX 16]

You can use your stock shifter with the Performance Automatic AOD shift linkage kit. I bought one but ended up using a rachet shifter. I have the brand new AOD linkage kit listed now on fleebay item #130645900849 if interested.

[Cougar20th 11]

Now that is something I can say Ive never thought to do is check, Ive always been told they were the same, I should look into that.

[Cougar20th 11]

Now that is something I can say Ive never thought to do is check, Ive always been told they were the same, I should look into that.

[miketyler 15]

Yes, they are the same. The Baumann website has some good technical info. Ck out the info in Ch4/ They discuss the selection process and best candidates. They call out the SuperCoupe specifically in one bullet point.

 

http://www.becontrols.com/tech/ch4usedtrans.htm

[miketyler 15]

Yes, they are the same. The Baumann website has some good technical info. Ck out the info in Ch4/ They discuss the selection process and best candidates. They call out the SuperCoupe specifically in one bullet point.

 

http://www.becontrols.com/tech/ch4usedtrans.htm

[LindenBruce 27]

Yeah, the Super Coupe AOD's are the best one's to get. Better internals and stronger cases. But they are hard to come by. Good find Cougar. Bruce

[LindenBruce 27]

Yeah, the Super Coupe AOD's are the best one's to get. Better internals and stronger cases. But they are hard to come by. Good find Cougar. Bruce