AOD Donor

I have a 67 289 HiPo engine in my mustang with a c4 tranny. I am looking to swap this out and put in an AOD.

Does anyone know of 4 or 5 different types of cars that "donate" an AOD to me? I'm looking for models and years of possible donors.

Thx

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83-90 something, I think like 94 or so. Towncars,Mustangs,cougar,crown vics MAYBE. Wait till Kultulz reads this post, he knows more than I do. Steve

late 80s to 93 cougars, mustangs, f-150s, thunderbirds, towncars, crown vics with v8s.

Is it a pretty straight swap?

-C4 To AOD Swap (Comprehensive)-

[quote]If you are searching the for a used AOD-E/4R70W or AOD transmission to swap into your project vehicle (or for a performance buildup), this section should prove helpful.

In addition to the specific tips below, please be aware that all AOD and AOD-E/4R70W transmissions can have either a seven or eight tooth speedometer drive gear machined into the output shaft. Generally speaking, vehicles with 2.73-1 axle ratios may have an eight tooth output shaft. If unsure, it would be wise to remove the extension housing and count the helical teeth. Depending upon tire size used, an eight tooth output shaft may make speedometer correction difficult for axle ratios lower (numerically higher) than 3.27-1. Unfortunately, output shafts cannot be changed without disassembling the transmission.

If you are seeking an old-style AOD, the following tips apply. Also, remember that most of these transmissions are quite old and crusty now, so choose carefully.

• Try to avoid pre-1988 models without rear-lube enhancement. It is likely that planet bushing damage may have already occurred, mandating expensive new gear-train parts as well as an updated output shaft.
• 1992-93 E and F series trucks (those with AOD’s and not E4OD’s) contain the strongest production AOD transmissions. Included is the two-inch wide overdrive band (part of the Motorsport Wide Ratio Kit, or available as a separate conversion kit from Baumann Engineering for close-ratio applications, and highly recommended for full-throttle use of overdrive) and the now-famous "A" overdrive servo.
• All Thunderbird SC supercharged V-6 transmissions contain the "A" servo (its original application) and the strong H.O. V-8 style clutches but still use the 1.5-inch overdrive band.

In situations other than those listed above, any 1988 or later V-8 AOD transmission (steer clear of the base V-6 units) should prove adequate for most AOD buildups. Be warned, however, that most Lincolns and some trucks use a one-inch-longer output shaft than the Mustang and other vehicles. Naturally, you will have to re-use your vehicle’s manual lever and external linkage.<hr></blockquote>

Excerpt from;

-Baumann Engineering-

What'd I tell you??? Kultulz! . Steve