Badass AOD

WWhittle · 12-02-2008, 08:08 PM

What would it cost to swap a 5 speed in a fox mustang to a bad ass AOD?? don't need exact numbers, just roughly.
Also- what could you sell a used 5 speed for?

clubracergt1 · 12-02-2008, 08:17 PM

Well, if that used 5-speed is a T-5, you could sell it for use as a paperweight. LOL

Sorry, Check with Hal (Lxtasy), he has done that very swap. And he is a cheap-ass.

SlowBlk4dr · 12-02-2008, 08:26 PM

LMAO ( really )

... I am going in the opposite with one of the RoadPigs ... A Canuck up in the 'burbs of Montreal will be doing a 5-speed for me ...

WWhittle · 12-02-2008, 08:45 PM

Jeff (RM1) just did this same swap in the same car so it would be great if he would chime in!!

LXtasy · 12-02-2008, 08:56 PM

It cost me $2700 when all said in done (including a $800 POS aod at first.)

My built AOD ran me $1600.
Shifter and all linkage etc $800 (along with a POS transmission)
WRONG converter $200
Misc fluids, ARP bolts and transmission cooler (used) $100

All of that was on an 89 lx 5.0

Mike · 12-02-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LXtasy

It cost me $2700 when all said in done (including a $800 POS aod at first.)

My built AOD ran me $1600.
Shifter and all linkage etc $800 (along with a POS transmission)
WRONG converter $200
Misc fluids, ARP bolts and transmission cooler (used) $100

All of that was on an 89 lx 5.0

That's close to what we will have in our conversion. I'm still hoping to sell the T-5 for few hundred to offset some cost.

Bradleyrj · 12-02-2008, 09:26 PM

Depending on what you spend on the convertor... should be able to stay under 4k. Thats assuming you go with a good Lentech auto or custom built unit from someone else.

rm1 · 12-02-2008, 09:53 PM

My car had a world class 5spd with a steeda shifter. Sold it with clutch,flywheel,and cable too for $600. The aod, isn't nothing special I have. Just a shift kit and a harden input shaft and upgraded servo. About $1100 in parts and labor. Convertor is from tq.services for $425. Aod in the black car had a lentch manual valve body with trans break ($725) solid one piece input shaft ($350) and lower gear set($400)

rm1 · 12-02-2008, 10:04 PM

Wes, I have another aod core if you are looking for one.

WWhittle · 12-02-2008, 10:15 PM

ill let you know if i need it- i might do something stupid and buy another car. i found one i love, just need to decide if i want to spend the money.

slowgreen99 · 12-02-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by streetsweeper

ill let you know if i need it- i might do something stupid and buy another car. i found one i love, just need to decide if i want to spend the money.

balla

WWhittle · 12-02-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by slowgreen99

balla

wrong. due to the other car breaking the bank and work almost at a standstill my balla card has been revoked.

slowgreen99 · 12-02-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by streetsweeper

wrong. due to the other car breaking the bank and work almost at a standstill my balla card has been revoked.

Time to start grudge racing again.

WWhittle · 12-02-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by slowgreen99

Time to start grudge racing again.

yeah, i'd like to get back in the street some.

gearmesh, inc. · 12-03-2008, 12:04 AM

If you have a decent AOD core (preferably one out of a 5.0 Mustang for ~6K rpm shift points), I can build you an AOD for typically $1000-$1300 parts and labor depending on what the core needs. This includes a hardened direct shaft and the Transgo shift kit that will give you shift points around 5800-6000 rpm and all you have to do is just leave it in Drive and floor it. This combo will handle 500hp easily with a lockup converter and about 600hp non-lockup with a 1-pc hardened input shaft (+$300 Lentech 1-pc. shaft).

Of course, in addition to the above would be your choice of torque converter. A good converter will run you from about $450 to $700, depending on who you get one through. The most efficient stall converters that I have ever had experience with are Cameron's at Torque Converter Services in Columbia, SC. Don't forget to budget in a transmission cooler to go with that stall converter($50-$100). A good cooler is a must have with high performance and stall converters.

Now if you want to convert up to the AODE 2" overdrive band with the indestructable 2nd gear sprag, that will add $300 more in parts.

Now for those of you looking to breach the 600hp mark, you will need the Lentech 1-pc input shaft($300) and the Lentech strip terminator valve body($660). This combo will hold up to 800-1000 hp.

If you have any more power than this, you really don't have a streetable enough ride to even justify the cost or need of an overdrive transmission. Time for a built glide or a Lenco at that point.

WTFWSAT · 12-03-2008, 12:16 AM

Paid 2500 for new (ebay) lentech strip terminator w/ 4k stall, once all the other parts are added..flexplate, shifter, cooler, cross member id say 3000-3200 to be on the safe side.

Chris

WWhittle · 12-03-2008, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearmesh, inc.

If you have a decent AOD core (preferably one out of a 5.0 Mustang for ~6K rpm shift points), I can build you an AOD for typically $1000-$1300 parts and labor depending on what the core needs. This includes a hardened direct shaft and the Transgo shift kit that will give you shift points around 5800-6000 rpm and all you have to do is just leave it in Drive and floor it. This combo will handle 500hp easily with a lockup converter and about 600hp non-lockup with a 1-pc hardened input shaft (+$300 Lentech 1-pc. shaft).

Of course, in addition to the above would be your choice of torque converter. A good converter will run you from about $450 to $700, depending on who you get one through. The most efficient stall converters that I have ever had experience with are Cameron's at Torque Converter Services in Columbia, SC. Don't forget to budget in a transmission cooler to go with that stall converter($50-$100). A good cooler is a must have with high performance and stall converters.

Now if you want to convert up to the AODE 2" overdrive band with the indestructable 2nd gear sprag, that will add $300 more in parts.

Now for those of you looking to breach the 600hp mark, you will need the Lentech 1-pc input shaft($300) and the Lentech strip terminator valve body($660). This combo will hold up to 800-1000 hp.

If you have any more power than this, you really don't have a streetable enough ride to even justify the cost or need of an overdrive transmission. Time for a built glide or a Lenco at that point.

lentech would be the route i would have to go- i dont see much point in having a toy with less than 700+ HP.

Thanks for all the info.

Pesce Nero · 12-03-2008, 03:28 PM

sheeezzz, i thought mopars are expensive

KRYPTONITE · 12-03-2008, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SIXPACKGUT

sheeezzz, i thought mopars are expensive

What are you talking about...... they expensive..to me thats cheap

wade w · 12-03-2008, 07:30 PM

We have a glide with a gear vendor and I love that thing. I know they can make a glide fit anything. A gear vendor can handel 1200 HP with no mods and can be moded to handel 2000 HP.

12-02-2008, 08:08 PM	#1
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	Badass AOD What would it cost to swap a 5 speed in a fox mustang to a bad ass AOD?? don't need exact numbers, just roughly. Also- what could you sell a used 5 speed for?

12-02-2008, 08:17 PM	#2
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	Well, if that used 5-speed is a T-5, you could sell it for use as a paperweight. LOL Sorry, Check with Hal (Lxtasy), he has done that very swap. And he is a cheap-ass. __________________ This space for rent

12-02-2008, 08:56 PM	#5
LXtasy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 9,564	It cost me $2700 when all said in done (including a $800 POS aod at first.) My built AOD ran me $1600. Shifter and all linkage etc $800 (along with a POS transmission) WRONG converter $200 Misc fluids, ARP bolts and transmission cooler (used) $100 All of that was on an 89 lx 5.0 __________________

12-02-2008, 09:26 PM	#7
Bradleyrj Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 2,347	Depending on what you spend on the convertor... should be able to stay under 4k. Thats assuming you go with a good Lentech auto or custom built unit from someone else. __________________

12-03-2008, 12:04 AM	#15
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	If you have a decent AOD core (preferably one out of a 5.0 Mustang for ~6K rpm shift points), I can build you an AOD for typically $1000-$1300 parts and labor depending on what the core needs. This includes a hardened direct shaft and the Transgo shift kit that will give you shift points around 5800-6000 rpm and all you have to do is just leave it in Drive and floor it. This combo will handle 500hp easily with a lockup converter and about 600hp non-lockup with a 1-pc hardened input shaft (+$300 Lentech 1-pc. shaft). Of course, in addition to the above would be your choice of torque converter. A good converter will run you from about $450 to $700, depending on who you get one through. The most efficient stall converters that I have ever had experience with are Cameron's at Torque Converter Services in Columbia, SC. Don't forget to budget in a transmission cooler to go with that stall converter($50-$100). A good cooler is a must have with high performance and stall converters. Now if you want to convert up to the AODE 2" overdrive band with the indestructable 2nd gear sprag, that will add $300 more in parts. Now for those of you looking to breach the 600hp mark, you will need the Lentech 1-pc input shaft($300) and the Lentech strip terminator valve body($660). This combo will hold up to 800-1000 hp. If you have any more power than this, you really don't have a streetable enough ride to even justify the cost or need of an overdrive transmission. Time for a built glide or a Lenco at that point. Last edited by gearmesh, inc.; 12-03-2008 at 12:08 AM.

12-02-2008, 08:26 PM	#3
SlowBlk4dr Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SUMMERVILLE,SC Posts: 206	LMAO ( really ) ... I am going in the opposite with one of the RoadPigs ... A Canuck up in the 'burbs of Montreal will be doing a 5-speed for me ...

12-02-2008, 08:45 PM	#4
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	Jeff (RM1) just did this same swap in the same car so it would be great if he would chime in!!

12-02-2008, 09:53 PM	#8
rm1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 331	My car had a world class 5spd with a steeda shifter. Sold it with clutch,flywheel,and cable too for $600. The aod, isn't nothing special I have. Just a shift kit and a harden input shaft and upgraded servo. About $1100 in parts and labor. Convertor is from tq.services for $425. Aod in the black car had a lentch manual valve body with trans break ($725) solid one piece input shaft ($350) and lower gear set($400)

12-02-2008, 10:04 PM	#9
rm1 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 331	Wes, I have another aod core if you are looking for one.

12-02-2008, 10:15 PM	#10
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	ill let you know if i need it- i might do something stupid and buy another car. i found one i love, just need to decide if i want to spend the money.

12-03-2008, 12:16 AM	#16
WTFWSAT Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Summerville Posts: 861	Paid 2500 for new (ebay) lentech strip terminator w/ 4k stall, once all the other parts are added..flexplate, shifter, cooler, cross member id say 3000-3200 to be on the safe side. Chris

12-03-2008, 03:28 PM	#18
Pesce Nero Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,680	sheeezzz, i thought mopars are expensive

12-03-2008, 07:30 PM	#20
wade w Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 1,725	We have a glide with a gear vendor and I love that thing. I know they can make a glide fit anything. A gear vendor can handel 1200 HP with no mods and can be moded to handel 2000 HP.