School Me ON AOD Trannys

I would like to know what AOD trannys are best to use behind a 5.0 to put in a 64 falcon two door. I'm looking for a non electric the will bolt up to a 302. Any and all information would help thanks.
Josh

 

The regular AOD does not need any electrical connection at all, save for the neutral safety switch. Later Mustangs (not sure, after maybe '92 or so?) got the AODE, which needs a computer.

 

Look for the ones that have 3 ribs in the top center of the case. These are the later model with better lubrication to the back end.

 

The Later AOD, Like from a 88 or so truck are a better choice, because they use a cable for the shift modulator. The earlier AOD had a hard linkage like the kick down rod on regular 3 speed automatics. they are hard to get adjusted properly.

It is very important that the cable is properly adjusted, or the tranny will melt down.....

 

1994 was the year the AOD/E was introduced. A computer is needed to operate it.

As was stated the 88 and up AOD has the better rear oiling system. All AOD's are supposed to have this startign in '88.

#1 cause for AOD failure is reported to be an incorrect T/V (throttle valve) cable adjustment.

A few items make the AOD quite tough.

Hardened input shafts, shift kits, A servo's, and a couple other small parts are nearly mandatory for a hot street setup.

All the normal auto goodies apply too. Tranny coolers, torque convertor, etc...

Lastly... do not fall into the manual shift is ok mind set. AOD's don't live long with it. Some people put it in 1st gear and then when they want 2nd they move the shifter to Drive until it's in gear and then pull back to 1st to hold it in 2nd, the drive for 3rd when ready. The pattern on the shifter is P-R-N-O/D-D-1.

There are 2 companies with a lot of AOD info.

Lentech www.lentechautomatics.com makers of the recalibrated valvebody P-R-N-3-2-1 with O/D activated by a switch.

Baumann Engineering http://www.becontrols.com/ Tons of tech info and a really nice shift kit if you use the stock valvebody.

For a convertor www.converter.com is supposed to be one of the best. They have a high torque multiplication factor. Said to give as much as 40-50 more ft-lbs at the wheel over stock in MM&FF magazine many years ago.