Thread: Which AOD would be right???

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I'm not an automatic tranny guy at all, but my new driver is going to have one. It's a '71 Ford pickup, 351 Windsor (stock). I currently have a C-6 installed in the truck, but with the price of fuel I am considering switching to an AOD trans. I don't plan on towing very often with it, mostly just a driver. Which tranny would I be best off with that would be the most hassle free installation as far as electronic controls go???

what about an overdrive box behind the C6?

I don't want to spend $2400.00 on a gear vendors for a daily driver!!! Other than that, good idea.

Try looking for an AOD transmission. They are called AOD or FIOD. You can find them in many ford cars and trucks. They came out in 1980 and up to 1992 had no electronics except for a neutral saftey switch. From 93 on they are all electronic and switched names from AOD to AODE then 4R70W. They are not hard to find and are not that much more expansive to rebuild compared to a C6. The only thing you would need is a throttle valve cable. It is in a way like the 700R4 in that it has no modulator and works off throttle pressure. Hope this helps.

Originally posted by Dave Severson
I don't want to spend $2400.00 on a gear vendors for a daily driver!!! Other than that, good idea.

I didn't realize they cost that much, I thought they were like 1,500. at 2,400 you could likely build/ have built more than a few AOD's.

Strange that you would automaticly go with an AOD rather than a 5speed or a 4spd manual with OD. As for the TV cable issue with the AOD, there is anohter option. The older AODs used a shift rod to controll shift points. This is a LOT easier to install than fighting with the TV cable. One problem that may come with this tranny behind a 351 is burning of the clutch packs. You may want to consider doubling the OD packs, as there are only 2 if memory serves me right. Best of luck man

Thanks for the info. I think I will just stick with my C6, the AOD stuff sounds like reliablity could be an issue. I know I've got a set of 2.73 gears around here someplace.......

I'll second the 5 speed idea, sounds like it will do every thing you want, AOD's & AODE's are iffy at best (imho) and the add on OD's are costly...........ya do remember how to shift don't ya.

Yeah Viking, I can still bang gears with the best of em!!!! Trying to make the pickup just a driver and not wrap a bunch of money up in pieces or the 5 speed would be in their allready. I ended up with this C6 on a trade deal, low miles on a quality rebuild, and am just trying to use the parts I have. Just need to get the truck done, sell it, and use the money on more interesting stuff!!!

Oh, I thought from your first post that you were going to keep/drive/tow with it, and I was talking about a newer bone yard 1/2 ton truck 5 speed, not a nash or something.

It should sell fine with the C-6 in it, put some pics up

Hey Viking, it'll be like every other driver I've had, my daily driver until someone else wants it more than I do!!!!! Everything is for sale, just have to negotiate the price!!!!!!!! I'll post some pics of the beast when I get the front sheet metal put back on it and it looks a bit more presentable.

Ok, maybe one or two shots of the in progress stuff on the '71. Here's one of the interior, had to fab a console to get the shifter raised up to where you can reach it. That's an old Hurst ratchet shifter that has been laying around the shop shince Lassie was a pup!!!!!

And here's one of the engine, it's a 351 W factory reman with a bit under 10,000 miles on it. Took it out of a '75 Ford Elite that had an unpleasant meeting with Bambi on the highway!!!! Yeah, I know I put the alternator on the wrong side but I just have this terrible time leaving anything stock!!!!!

is that a GM alt. dave? kinda looks like it, but the old eyes ant what they used to be.

Nope, it's one of the old style Ford's with the external regulator, got some rewiring to do, huh?????