A.O.D. Trans

munster · 10-27-2007, 12:44 AM

Could anyone tell me how strong these tranys are say compared to the C4 or what kind of power they can manage. Considering one in a 5.0 mustang to do some brackett racing. Thanks.

Earle Holt · 10-27-2007, 09:46 AM

My understanding is that they can be built to handle alot of HP, but are heavy and internally inefficient compared to the C-4.

Many put a one-piece input shaft in them because the stock two-piece unit is prone to breakage. You probably know this, but Lentech is the leading Co. that has developed the AOD.

I built one for the street years ago and it was great. I moved to a C-4 for the track and the car picked-up at least a couple of tenths. The unique part of using the trans is the shift pattern. To shift it manually, you have to make the 1-2 shift, then pull the shifter back to 1st...the trans will stay in second gear...then you shift again to make the 2-3 shift.

munster · 10-27-2007, 01:02 PM

Thanks Earl I think I'll stick with the C4. That shift pattern wouldn't work to good with a ratchet shifter ah.

10-27-2007, 12:44 AM	#1
munster Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A.O.D. Trans Could anyone tell me how strong these tranys are say compared to the C4 or what kind of power they can manage. Considering one in a 5.0 mustang to do some brackett racing. Thanks.

10-27-2007, 09:46 AM	#2
Earle Holt Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 194 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: A.O.D. Trans My understanding is that they can be built to handle alot of HP, but are heavy and internally inefficient compared to the C-4. Many put a one-piece input shaft in them because the stock two-piece unit is prone to breakage. You probably know this, but Lentech is the leading Co. that has developed the AOD. I built one for the street years ago and it was great. I moved to a C-4 for the track and the car picked-up at least a couple of tenths. The unique part of using the trans is the shift pattern. To shift it manually, you have to make the 1-2 shift, then pull the shifter back to 1st...the trans will stay in second gear...then you shift again to make the 2-3 shift. __________________ Earle Holt 1055 Stock Last edited by Earle Holt; 10-27-2007 at 09:51 AM. Reason: spelling

10-27-2007, 01:02 PM	#3
munster Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A.O.D. Trans Thanks Earl I think I'll stick with the C4. That shift pattern wouldn't work to good with a ratchet shifter ah.