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Posted by TRIXSNK (Member # 2844) on :
 
What's a good mainly street use way to rebuild a tranny out of a 91 LX?

Car might see occasional track duty but will mainly be a ride for my lady (she wants to ride a 5.0 for a while)

Primarily need it to be reliable but also wouldn't mind upgrading w/ a shift kist and torque converter if fairly reasonable in price while it's out.

Also ....recomendations of where to get it rebuild and price?

Thanks all.

edit:

Car has:
-e303 cam
-gear drive
-headers / cb
-eventually 3.73's / pullies / alum drive shaft



[ May 02, 2005, 08:59 AM: Message edited by: TRIXSNK ]
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
You can go with a stock rebuild and install a shift kit with mild converter, OR, spend $1,700 for a KILLER trans/converter shipped to your door.
 

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Posted by TRIXSNK (Member # 2844) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
You can go with a stock rebuild and install a shift kit with mild converter, OR, spend $1,700 for a KILLER trans/converter shipped to your door.

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
My setup was $1,700.

Stock setup can get expensive if you have shops do it for obvious reasons. See if JohnB or someone on the side can do a rebuild/shift kit. I don't have a clue what it will really cost. Forced331 removed his AOD and installed a shift kit HIMSELF. We then re-installed the the trans and to this day it feels GREAT for a stock AOD. Shift kit was around $150.

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Would the tq conv. be a wise thing to do at this time or would that be overkill?

I think i located a tranny but it has the stock conv and i'll throw on a shift kit for sure.

Thanks for the input.
 

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Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
a stock rebuild can be $1800 plus

the converter alone is $600 for a good one

converter is not overkill since aod's need ALL the help they can get to just move out of the way
 

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Posted by forced331 (Member # 1270) on :
 
Shift Kit was $59.00 from www.baumannengineering.com Great shift kit, you can adjust the shift points etc..
 

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Posted by BlueOvalRacing (Member # 1531) on :
 
The best way to help an AOD on a budget is to upgrade to the later 4R70W internals. They have a better intermediate one-way, bigger o/d band, 6 friction direct clutch drum, and a 4 friction intermediate clutch pack. Those pieces, a shift kit, and maybe a converter (IMO, your girl doesn't really NEED a high stall converter, but YOU might ) will make a decent street AOD. Or just do what hiddn.o.s said and plunk down the cash for an already built unit.
 

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Posted by Mr JoCo (Member # 1549) on :
 
There's Grant and Dan's transmission right down blacow. just head towards central about 1 block(after you buy the car) and turn right. They'll be on your right. You can stop by there and get a quote.

they did my t-5 and im still burnin rubber
 

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Posted by 1FAST89GT (Member # 5071) on :
 
the best way to rebuild a aod is to replace it with a t-5
 

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Posted by z pyro (Member # 3745) on :
 

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
Forced331 removed his AOD and installed a shift kit HIMSELF. We then re-installed the the trans and to this day it feels GREAT for a stock AOD. Shift kit was around $150.

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Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
the best way to rebuild a aod is to replace it with a t-5

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Sorry forgot to state that my girl doesn't drive a manual so this fits the bill.

Also would you think it would be ok to go with a low milage tranny w/ stock converter but before bolting it up throwing on a shift kit similar to the one stated or how are the Transgo or B&M kits?
 

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Posted by Rickster (Member # 962) on :
 
I used the Trans-go, and I thought it felt good. But I don't have anything else to compare it against. My OD is slipping really bad, so I will be looking for some 4R70W internals soon. From what I understand this is basically the "High ratio" kit offered by some rebuilders? I figure this coupled with a Lentech valve body and slightly higher stall will do me good.
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
i used the transgo shiftkit. i installed it myself so it was a pain in the butt. However, it should only take a few hours if you get the kit with the instructional video.
I'm pretty happy with the way the aod drives now.. that is until i can get the last piece i'm missing for a 5speed swap.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 

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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
[qb]Also would you think it would be ok to go with a low milage tranny w/ stock converter but before bolting it up throwing on a shift kit similar to the one stated or how are the Transgo or B&M kits?

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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
TRIXSNK, email JMIR??. He has a great condition AOD "with" a shift kit already installed. He is changing to a 5 speed very soon so this works out PERFECTLY for you!

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hidn - thanks for lookin out bro

I'll be sure to pm him now.
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
No problem
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
check your email,
thanks.
 

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Posted by TRIXSNK (Member # 2844) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jmir018:
check your email,
thanks.

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got it

...many thanx once again

Cali Fords
 

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Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 

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Originally posted by 1FAST89GT:
the best way to rebuild a aod is to replace it with a t-5

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ahahhaahahaha thats hilarious shit right there

 

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