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Best shift kit for AOD?

I'm looking for opinions on what is the best shift kit to put in an AOD.
My last one had a B&M shift kit, and it stopped the trans from doing the weird hunting for the right gear shifting.
I now have a factory rebuilt AOD, and am getting tired of the stock shifting habits.
Any opinions on what brand kit is the best for a daily driver?

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #1
Transgo. There are a few more mods that are available.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #2
I'm using a Bauman kit with no complaints. I've also heard good things about the transgo kit too. Either kit is better than the B&M products, or so I've heard. Another good resource for AOD info is clickclickracing.com.
home ported E7's, HO intake, 93 Tbird cam, 65mm tb, Shorties, dynomax lers, TC 3.73 rear, Mach 1 springs, Bauman shiftkit, epoxy mod, SD, 3G alt, black magic fan

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #3
SPT-1 stage 2 http://www.silverfoxtrans.com/silverfoxtrans.com/VB_AOD.html  won't regret it!!
88 sport,TW heads, comp xe270hr, cobra u/Tmoss ported lower, 65 mm throttle body, under drives,smog delete,
1.7 roller rockers, cai, k&n, bbk adj regulator, 76mm Pro-m,all MSD ign. MSD dist,18° base timing, 3g alt.1 5/8 ceramic headers, 255lph walbro, 2.5" h-pipe, flowmasters, silverfox valvebody, 3.73 gear,
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/flipnbird/DSCF0185.jpg ( RIP : ( )

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #4
Quote from: flipnbird;425185
SPT-1 stage 2 http://www.silverfoxtrans.com/silverfoxtrans.com/VB_AOD.html  won't regret it!!

THIS^

Put one in mine and love it!  Replaced the TransGo I had about a year and a half ago.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #5
Quote from: flipnbird;425185
SPT-1 stage 2 http://www.silverfoxtrans.com/silverfoxtrans.com/VB_AOD.html  won't regret it!!

Quote from: V8Demon;425200
THIS^

Put one in mine and love it!  Replaced the TransGo I had about a year and a half ago.

put me down for a hearty seconded!!
64 falcon
66 mustang
05 grand marquis

yeah though i drive through the valley of rice

i shall fear no turbo for torque art with me

thy rod and thy piston they comfort me

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #6
i ve had the transgo kit since 2002 and it shifts like a stick car, but that other kit looks pretty sweet
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #7
ooo that SPT-MAC looks tempting at $450. I hate the TV cable controlling line pressure
Currently Birdless but never Foxless

86 Mustang GT

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #8
I agree trying to set that thing by the correct pressure sucks, and a good TV cable is $70-$80
1986 T-bird
347 stroker motor
185 AFR Heads
TrickFlow cam 224/232-542/563
Victor Jr. intake CNC ported
Quickfuel Holley 800 cfm
Hooker 1-3/4 long tubes
Custom built AOD
B&M 3000 stall
8.8 w/4.30 gears
UPR K-member,A-Arms,and coil-overs
UPR upper/lower control arms
Strange shocks/struts
26x10x15 M/T slicks
11.48@119.27
(coming soon Tremec 3550)
The Finished Product
http://s174.photobucket.com/albums/w92/03grinnie/T-bird/

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #9
I added the Silverfox overdrive servo too.  Holy indestructible, Batman!  This thing looks to be high end military grade.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #10
Quote from: flipnbird;425185
SPT-1 stage 2 http://www.silverfoxtrans.com/silverfoxtrans.com/VB_AOD.html  won't regret it!!


who has used this kit and installed it themselves? it says its super easy on his site, but i wanted to know if this is something that can be done with no auto trans knowledge in a driveway
1988 Thunderbird sport
2004 Ford F150 Lariat
2008  Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
2007 Suzuki DR-Z400S dual sport/Supermoto
1988 Thunderbird LX - sold
1988 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with GST kit - gone

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #11
My son and I done mine in the garage, follow the directions that he sends and its a no brainier ...really not that hard
88 sport,TW heads, comp xe270hr, cobra u/Tmoss ported lower, 65 mm throttle body, under drives,smog delete,
1.7 roller rockers, cai, k&n, bbk adj regulator, 76mm Pro-m,all MSD ign. MSD dist,18° base timing, 3g alt.1 5/8 ceramic headers, 255lph walbro, 2.5" h-pipe, flowmasters, silverfox valvebody, 3.73 gear,
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc154/flipnbird/DSCF0185.jpg ( RIP : ( )

Best shift kit for AOD?

Reply #12
Easier than installing a TransGo IMO.  No swapping checkballs or anything.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!