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mustangsteve
08-04-2008, 05:50 AM
I like to swap my 5-speed for a Auto and like some info on the best Auto to go with... AOD or C-4 ??????
04 Mach1
08-04-2008, 06:27 AM
What are the plans for the car? The c4 will handle the power cheaper meaning less expensive to build. Aod can take the abuse depending on the size or your wallet.
qkjuicedpony
08-04-2008, 06:35 AM
If the car sees more street and highway use than track use I would use an AOD.

If it is just an around town cruiser then go with the c4.
coupe
08-04-2008, 08:20 AM
Good advice. I have had both and that overdrive is really nice to have.
RedSuperRanger23
08-04-2008, 02:15 PM
I built an AOD once that had the wide ratio gearset from Ford Racing (essentially a 4R70W w/o electronic control) with a Lentec electric valve body with a switch wired in the cab to turn O/D on and off. It was very nice. Ive never had any dealing with the C4, but Ive heard you can build them to be bullet-proof. I like having O/D for the street though.
coupe
08-04-2008, 09:21 PM
Ive never had any dealing with the C4, but Ive heard you can build them to be bullet-proof.
Depends on what kind of bullet you're using.
mustangsteve
08-05-2008, 12:19 PM
Is Drive Shaft different from a 5-speed ?????
coupe
08-05-2008, 02:42 PM
Nope. Same driveshaft works for the T5, AOD, and even the C4... although it could stand to be lengthened a little bit for the C4. Run a loop anyways, just for safe measure.
EHardy1971
08-06-2008, 11:08 AM
Good advice. I have had both and that overdrive is really nice to have.
:yup: Especially if you're running anything lower than 3:55's in the rear end.
mustangsteve
08-18-2008, 03:33 PM
Does anyone have a c-4 laying around they need out of the way or know anyone who may have one that I can use to build ???
EHardy1971
08-18-2008, 04:06 PM
Does anyone have a c-4 laying around they need out of the way or know anyone who may have one that I can use to build ???
I have a C4 short shaft out of a '71 ford truck I posted up for sale on here awhile back out in my shop.It will need to be rebuilt though.
coupe
08-18-2008, 05:25 PM
Dang. I gave a stocker away last year. :(
I have an AOD though if you're interested. Needs input shaft and a build.

Give me a call Steve. I guess you're still not happy with the stickshift.