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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: Norman Bagi on December 03, 2008, 07:59:50 PM

Title: AOD Transmission install
Post by: Norman Bagi on December 03, 2008, 07:59:50 PM
Who here has done an AOD transmission change out?  Checking in previous posts, there are conflicting statements on the difficulty of this install, so I am ins earch of the truth.  Does anyone have any pictures or details.  Please reply only if you have the information.  Thank You.

Title: Re: AOD Transmission install
Post by: map351 on December 04, 2008, 07:58:27 AM
I have a AOD in my 40 Ford i don't think it's gonna fit in a pinto tunnel..

Mike
Title: Re: AOD Transmission install
Post by: turbo74pinto on December 04, 2008, 09:13:55 AM
Quote from: map351 on December 04, 2008, 07:58:27 AM
I have a AOD in my 40 Ford i don't think it's gonna fit in a pinto tunnel..

Mike

i agree, thats a pretty big bell compaired to pinto stuff.  but for what its worth stinger makes an addapter for ford v8 trannys to 2.3s. 

bob

www.stinger-performance.com
Title: Re: AOD Transmission install
Post by: Norman Bagi on December 04, 2008, 07:35:41 PM
This is for a 302 Pinto, I just want to know if anyone has accomplished this.  The reason is obvious, better highway mileage with the .67 overdrive gear.  if this hasn't been done, I may go with a gear vendors, but that is more than I want to spend.   :read: Thanks.
Title: Re: AOD Transmission install
Post by: 75bobcatv6 on December 04, 2008, 08:41:58 PM
i I am working on this install with a 3.8, if you use the 2.3l left side Long mounts as a friend did with his 77 CW and 302 combo you might get the clearance you need. i do say might.
Title: Re: AOD Transmission install
Post by: 302Pinto on December 04, 2008, 10:52:53 PM
I have a '79 pinto with a 302 with the AOD. It does fit but the front end has been extended out by 4 or 5 inches. I'm not sure if the drive shaft is the original or if you have to find a shorter one. So, just in case you're wondering, it does fit.
Title: Re: AOD Transmission install
Post by: hoots on December 06, 2008, 02:25:36 PM
I have a 302/AOD installed in my 76 wagon. Had to customize the tranny mount, but it's in. The drive shaft I'm using was also used when I had a C4, it fit right in.