motorman524

ok so my mustang is about together and I've decided to have fun with my old unbuilt AOD until it dies(it is still in very good running order, shifts strong, doesn't slip, very good trans). my question is what needs to be built into it to make it stronger when I do the rebuild? It will be a total rebuild but what parts specifically need to be "beefed up" to handle my engine's performance? (I plan on supercharging one day, mods are listed in my signature) thanks

FLcracker9

If your plans are to exceed 300hp (and a blower would), I would build a 7 clutch direct drum, 4 clutch intermediate drum (I would suggest Alto Red Eagle clutches & Kolene steels), stamped steel drum (if you don't already have one), re-enforced sun gear, 2" band conversion, mechanical diode, 1 piece hardened input shaft (you would need a non-lock up converter), A or A+ servo, and I would also suggest the rear bushing lubrication mod. A Trans-go or Baumann Electronics valve body reprograming kit to control the shifts, and if funds allow, a wide ratio gear set from a 4R70W. Of course you will also need to run a good trans cooler. I might have missed something, but this will give you an idea of what you need to build a stout AOD.